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PARIS—A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute claims that AI technology will unlock new opportunities for manufacturers.

PIA's Automation's assembly system, custom-built for Bic, includes six blade-handling modules, which are connected by two parallel transport systems. The fully automated system is capable of high-volume production while maintaining high quality.

Volvo's skilled workers were spending more time on non-value-added tasks—moving material, hooking it up to a crane, and setting it in a fixture—instead of doing what they do best: complex welds. The automated process has improved ergonomics and requires less manual intervention.

This roundup highlights the latest robotics innovations aimed at improving throughput, simplifying deployment and helping manufacturers address ongoing labor and process challenges.

From predictive maintenance sensors and cloud-based machine vision platforms to high-resolution inspection cameras and 3D vision-guided robotics, these technologies are helping manufacturers reduce downtime, accelerate setup, and improve quality across assembly and production operations.

From robotics to real-time analytics, connectivity is becoming a critical constraint on how far manufacturers can take automation.

One of the newest cured-in-place gasket materials on the market is Vitralit CIPG 60200 from Hoenle Adhesives Americas Inc. This UV-curing polyacrylate material is specifically engineered for high-performance electronic housings in automotive and electric vehicle applications.

Sankyo Automation's IC80 precision link conveyor offers high load capacity, long-term accuracy and fast and flexible indexing.

Here’s a look at some of the latest products for wire harness manufacturers.

GE Appliances' first in-house water filter manufacturing operation includes fully automated assembly and packaging, robotic pick-and-place systems guided by machine vision, 100 percent in-line leak testing, and end-to-end traceability.