Automated Assembly Systems

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In the world of assembly, ABB is known primarily for its leading-edge industrial robots. But, there’s much more to this multinational corporation, which operates 300 manufacturing plants in 100 countries, has nearly 150,000 employees, and reported global revenue of $42 billion in 2013.

Automotive assembly most often conjures up images of welding robots and electric nutrunners. But, another technology is just as important for assembling a wide range of automotive components—presses.

Many experts tout fuel cells as one of the cleanest forms of green energy, because the devices reduce CO2 emissions and provide greater energy efficiency than combustion engines.

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation has received a contract from a medical device manufacturer to provide two automated assembly systems that will produce cardiac panel sensors.

Linear motor pallet-transfer systems have been around for more than a decade.

 Speed is essential for high-volume assembly. However, speed also creates problems. 

Assemblers continue to invest in robots. Does your assembly plant employ robots? Is it planning to? Share your thoughts!

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation is building the fourth of seven custom assembly and test systems for a Tier 1 automotive supplier.

The latest technologies for robotics and automated assembly will be on display at the Automatica show June 3-6 in Munich, Germany.

Simulation and testing are vital for determining the feasibility of 3D vision guidance in an application.