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BROUGHTON, UK—Airbus admits the slow pace of automated wing-drilling on the A350-900 will delay the jetliner’s maiden flight.

ESSLINGEN, Germany—Bird beaks and gecko feet were the inspiration for two new gripper models introduced by Festo.

ZILINA, Slovakia—Thanks to a small army of robots, the Kia automotive assembly plant here is one of the few plants in the world capable of building up to eight different models on the same line.

ANN ARBOR, MI—The Robotics Industry Association will host a free webinar Aug. 9 to discuss pending changes to the ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 Robot Safety Standard.

STERLING HEIGHTS, MI—Bell Helicopters has picked KUKA Systems to develop the assembly line for a new commercial helicopter.

ANN ARBOR, MI—A free webinar will review robotic technologies for material removal, including grinding, laser cutting and waterjet cutting. The webinar will air Thursday, July 19, from noon to 1 p.m.

GOEPPINGEN, Germany—PV-Kraftwerker has developed a mobile robot that automatically assembles outdoor photovoltaic installations.

DETROIT—ATI Industrial Automation, a supplier of robotic end-effectors, will host its 6th annual Technology Training Fair at its office here on Aug. 16.

ROYAL OAK, MI—With orders to automate the auto industry increasing, systems integrator Comau Inc. has reopened its production facility here, investing $2 million in office and plant upgrades.