Automated Assembly Systems

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BRISTOL, England—Q5D Technology Ltd. has received a $3 million investment led by Lockheed Martin Ventures to develop an automated wiring harness assembly process.

Robots and automated assembly equipment can help address the labor shortage while making companies more profitable and efficient. However, not all automation systems are the same, nor do they deliver the same level of success.

Traditionally, airplane manufacturing has been difficult to automate, due to factors such as tight tolerances and stringent quality demands. However, a new breed of robots enhanced with artificial intelligence technology promises to change that scenario.

A linear motor transfer system is key to increasing flexibility and efficiency in a high-mix, high-volume production environment.

Nominees include AI software, a fast and precise robot, and a smart workbench for error-proof assembly.

TUCSON, AZ—American Battery Factory (ABF), a manufacturer of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries, has selected Lead Intelligent Equipment to supply custom automation equipment for its upcoming gigafactory here. 

More than a decade ago, Northrop Grumman adopted production technology from the auto industry and unveiled an automated assembly line to mass-produce fuselages for the F-35 jet fighter.

Lion expects to produce approximately 14,000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles per year at its.
new assembly plant in Mirabel, Quebec. Meeting that sort of production volume requires automation.

The process of disassembling EV batteries is mostly a manual process. Researchers at Argonne National Laboratory are trying to change that.

Systems integrator develops unique automation process to disarm mortar rounds filled with deadly mustard agent.