Automated Assembly Systems

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Ford is marking the 150th anniversary of the birth of Henry Ford and the 100th anniversary of the assembly line.

Today’s global marketplace requires manufacturers to profitably respond to the dynamics of market demand in a timely manner.

We’ve all been there: You spent hours researching a new identification, tracking or data collection system. Just when the allocated funds have been spent and the scanners and management software systems are installed, you think: “Just one small task left to finish this huge project—pick a label.”

Assemblers must work quickly while meeting strict quality requirements.

The facility was created by Lipson in 2001 to develop robots that “create and are creative. We explore novel autonomous systems that can design and make other machines automatically,” he points out.

PLEASANTON, CA—A Chinese explosives manufacturer has placed a $1.1 million order with Adept Technology Inc. for its Quattro s650 delta-style robots. Shenzhen King Explorer Science & Technology Co. will use the robots on its automated packaging lines.

WEST CALDWELL, NJ—Japan UNIX has given Fancort Industries exclusive distribution rights to sell and service their robotic soldering systems throughout North America.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—ABB Robotics and Fronius International have agreed to collaboratively develop fully equipped robotic welding packages.

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation Specialists has received a contract from a Tier 1 automotive supplier to provide two custom, semiautomatic assembly cells that will simplify the production of automobile seat rail link arms.

MADISON, WI—Sixty-nine percent of control system integrators expect revenue growth this year, and a quarter of those look for gains of 15 percent or more, according to a new survey.