See how the Smart Function Kit can be easily, quickly configured to serve a multitude of factory manufacturing applications, from deburring and dispensing to handling, joining and pressing. 

For next generation handling applications, the Smart Function Kit for Handling makes it both easy and fast to build sophisticated handling solutions for a wide range of automation applications. 

ZWICKAU, Germany—Volkswagen’s state-of-the-art factory here is a showcase for electric car production.

WARREN, MI — The Paslin Company plans to invest $45 million to expand its operations here to supply assembly line robotic systems for electric-vehicle maker Rivian.

APEX, NC—ATI Industrial Automation will host an Automation Expo May 9 at its recently expanded and renovated headquarters here.

The North American robotics, machine vision and motion control market continues to set new records. According to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), the industry achieved several milestones in 2017.

Multistation automated assembly systems are a wonder to behold. A well-designed system can mass-produce hundreds of assemblies per minute with minimal human intervention.