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Suppliers of assembly technology are optimistic about 2026.

During the ASSEMBLY Show, Russ Hughes, product marketing manager at Desoutter Tools, joined ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss his company’s new tightening platform, AXON.

Cobot sales are expected to grow at a cumulative annual rate of 31 percent over the next five years.

By applying cutting-edge tools and production systems, the plant has achieved a 17 percent boost in productivity and a 30 percent gain in energy efficiency.

Few laser systems can consistently apply high-quality markings to the delicate valves, which usually have a curved surface.

The survey questioned 1,000 workers in each of five countries: U.S., China, Japan, U.K. and Germany. Across the board, workers are embracing robots.

Software companies are building a new manufacturing stack that includes four layers: ERP, MES, Connected Worker, and AI. Dan McKiernan, principal product manager with Epicor, joins us at the ASSEMBLY Show to talk about the success that arises when these systems work together in a stack rather than a patchwork of tools.

Detroit’s No. 3 automaker had a topsy-turvy existence, with lots of highs and lows.

Offline programming eliminates the need to halt production.

Automated material handling system replaces forklifts and manual transport.