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PLEASANTON, CA—Robotics supplier Adept Technology Inc. is hosting an automation conference Oct. 15-17 at its headquarters here.

BRUSSELS—Seven European countries are involved in a project to test a robotic exoskeleton suit that can be worn by factory workers.

Standardization is a key concept behind lean manufacturing. It allows assemblers to reduce variation, increase consistency, cut costs and improve productivity by following a prescribed set of work instructions.

SALZGITTER, Germany—Volkswagen uses a lightweight six-axis robot to install glow plugs at its engine assembly plant here. The robot works directly with people on the line, without any guards.

Semiconductor processing equipment is a notoriously demanding application for motion control engineers. Extreme precision, reliability and smoothness are absolute requirements. At the same time, space is at a premium.

PLEASANTON, CA—Robotics supplier Adept Technology Inc. has opened an application and demo center in Amherst, NH.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI—Systems integrator Trantek Automation Corp. has opened a satellite office in Grand Rapids, MI.

MIDDLEVILLE, MI—Systems integrator TranTek Automation has designed and built an automated assembly system that has enabled Bradford White Corp. to keep producing water heaters in the United States.

WARRENDALE, PA—A new book from SAE International examines how to automate the process of drilling and countersinking holes during airframes production.

HOUSTON—A machine-tending robot has improved productivity and saved jobs at a manufacturer of oil- and gas-drilling equipment here.