Automated Assembly Systems

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Pella is investing in automation to boost productivity and improve the quality of its windows and doors.

WICHITA, KS—Researchers at the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR) at Wichita State University have developed a dual-robot automated fiber placement (AFP) system to fabricate thermoplastic composite structures directly in space without tooling.

Suppliers of assembly technology are optimistic about 2026.

Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

The survey questioned 1,000 workers in each of five countries: U.S., China, Japan, U.K. and Germany. Across the board, workers are embracing robots.

Offline programming eliminates the need to halt production.

LEXINGTON, KY—Kinemetrix, a provider of robotic automation and advanced manufacturing systems, has opened its newly expanded headquarters facility here.

Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

Jay Tavakolian, operations program director at Intricon, offers insight into the precision, scalability, and innovation required to accelerate production of micro medical devices while minimizing risk throughout the development cycle.

FRANKFURT— More factories are installing robots to improve productivity, boost quality and address severe labor shortages.