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ST. PAUL, MN—The new Adhesive Mix Monitor from 3M provides real-time feedback on mix quality when dispensing two-part structural adhesives.

ANN ARBOR, MI—The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) has released GigE Vision 3.0, the newest version of its interface standard for high-performance industrial cameras. 

Ford engineers are studying whether AI can play a role in detecting faulty run-downs. To do that, they first had to determine what constitutes a data anomaly.

PIA's Automation's assembly system, custom-built for Bic, includes six blade-handling modules, which are connected by two parallel transport systems. The fully automated system is capable of high-volume production while maintaining high quality.

From predictive maintenance sensors and cloud-based machine vision platforms to high-resolution inspection cameras and 3D vision-guided robotics, these technologies are helping manufacturers reduce downtime, accelerate setup, and improve quality across assembly and production operations.

For engineers and operations managers seeking to improve production performance, selecting the right throughput metrics is critical. This article outlines practical measurement approaches to help monitor, diagnose and improve your manufacturing operations.

WESTBROOK, ME—Systems integrator Lanco has been awarded a contract to design and build an automated, pallet-based test system for high-volume production of a medical device.

Here’s a look at some of the latest leak testing equipment.

This dual experimental-numerical approach provides a rare, holistic view of bonded joint performance under ballistic loading, bridging the critical gap between laboratory testing and real-world service demands.

BMW’s newest assembly plant makes the iX3 electric SUV, the first vehicle based on the automaker’s Neue Klasse platform.