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Midwest Is Most Robot-Dense Region

February 5, 2020

NEW YORK—A recent study claims that states in the Midwest have the highest robot density—typically at least twice the intensity of all other regions.

Sensor Optimizes Cutting-Edge Stone Processing System

Jim Camillo

January 13, 2020

Traditionally, multiple pieces of equipment have been required to process a stone slab. Separate machines that cut, drill or finish the slab surface have been used by stone-processing companies worldwide for centuries.

Alabama Trains Workforce in Robots and Tech to Stay Competitive

January 13, 2020

MONTGOMERY, AL—Alabama economic development leaders have rolled out a plan to keep the state competitive in the global manufacturing revolution.

Five Things: Aerospace Manufacturing

John Sprovieri

January 8, 2020

Airbus has inaugurated a highly automated fuselage assembly line at its A320 factory in Hamburg, Germany. The new line features a digital data acquisition system, 20 robots, automated guided vehicles, and automated positioning by laser measurement.

Turkey Manufacturer Achieves Silver Designation in World Class Manufacturing

January 8, 2020

CNH Industrial N.V. announces that its joint-venture TürkTraktör manufacturing facility in Erenler, Turkey has become the latest plant to be certified Silver Level in the World Class Manufacturing program.

Collaboration Ensures Quality Crankshaft Housings at BMW

Jim Camillo

December 16, 2019

In less than 15 years, cobots have come a long way. Not only have they gained acceptance in every major industry in manufacturing, but robot suppliers have significantly increased their cobot offerings.

Robotics Industry Growth Shifts from Fixed Automation to Mobile Systems

December 16, 2019

LONDON — The robotics market is set to transform over the next 10 years, based on the comprehensive robotics tracker released by global tech market advisory firm, ABI Research.

Airbus harnesses automation to boost fuselage production

Austin Weber

December 10, 2019

Automated assembly lines have been the backbone of the automotive industry for decades. Robots are widely used to rivet and weld car bodies. But, in the aerospace sector, automation is more elusive when it comes to building fuselages and wings for commercial aircraft.

PRI Robotics Announces Name Change

December 9, 2019

Eckhart, an American owned Industry 4.0 advanced manufacturing solutions provider, announced PRI Robotics will adopt the Eckhart name effective immediately.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report: Capital Spending to Increase

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

Despite some headwinds, manufacturers will continue to invest in assembly technology

John Sprovieri

December 9, 2019

In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.