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Digital twins, once a concept of speculative fiction, are now essential in manufacturing and quality control. These virtual replicas of physical assets enable organizations to simulate and optimize processes, allowing for precise predictions and error detection far beyond traditional trial-and-error methods.

Flexibility on assembly lines is more important than ever. A product that was run one week may not get produced at all the next. Assembly cells must be rearranged; part supplies must be repositioned; and it all must be done quickly and efficiently.

Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.

Automating the screwdriving process increases throughput, improves quality, reduces the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

Next-generation systems are making diesel- and gas-powered engines cleaner and more fuel efficient.

ZF Lifetec employs both physical and virtual testing to ensure reliability and performance of seat belts, air bags and steering wheels.

Mercedes is testing humanoid robots at its assembly plants in Berlin, Germany, and Kecskemét, Hungary, and the automaker plans to bring them to other factories in the near future.

When manufacturers begin exploring automation, they often jump straight to the most complex challenge on their production line. But starting with a more straightforward application is much better way to go.

Competitive market pressures forced Cat to adopt new technology and implement lean manufacturing processes.

Engineers combined generative AI with physics simulators to enable a quadruped robot to learn from synthetic data rather than real-world experience.