Automated Assembly Systems

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An automated assembly system that runs like clockwork doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, experience and attention to detail.

Drawing on its experience with robotics, vision inspection, controls and small-part handling, PrimeTest developed a more efficient, automated process.

ABB’s Smart Power business unit turned to JOT Automation to design and build a custom automated assembly system that could increase production volume; handle multiple product variants; and meet high quality standards.

Automakers could need more than 61 million wheels this year, and that doesn’t count aftermarket replacements and upgrades. Satisfying that kind of demand requires automation.

Factory acceptance and site acceptance tests play critical roles in automation projects.

Systems integrators deploy industrial internet of things technology to help manufacturers troubleshoot automation.

These tips and tricks will ensure reliable parts feeding in an automated assembly system.

This article will help you navigate the terminology in equipment specifications.

Servo control allows engineers to program jaw position, speed and gripping force.

Summit Engineered Automation has developed what it calls the Summit Agile Process to create true partnerships with customers by focusing on risk analysis early and throughout a project. The process was put to the test recently when the systems integrator was approached by start-up Corvida Medical of Coralville, IA, to build equipment to produce its latest product.