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Force-Controlled Assembly With Robots

Force-Controlled Assembly With Robots

Tactile sensing technology opens up new applications for automation
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Austin Weber
February 1, 2019
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Robots have always struggled to match human touch. But, recent advances in sensor technology now enable machines to process the sensitive forces needed for delicate assembly tasks, such as placing, inserting and tightening parts.
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Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

2018 Assembly Plant of the Year: Ford Shifts Flexible Assembly Into High Gear

The Van Dyke transmission plant excels at high-volume, high-mix production.
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Austin Weber
October 2, 2018
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One of the top transmission assembly plants in the world is Ford Motor Co.'s Van Dyke facility in Sterling Heights, MI. It's part of a network of Ford factories that mass-produce axles, engines and other power train components used in the company's cars and trucks.
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Automotive Supplier Doubles Production With High-Tech Assembly System

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John Sprovieri
November 3, 2015
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Midwestern automotive supplier uses servo-driven presses to install sleeves, bearings and plugs in transmissions on an automated assembly line. Precision and data collection are key benefits of the system.


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Toyota May Expand Alabama Engine Assembly Plant

July 31, 2015
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HUNTSVILLE, AL—Toyota Motor Corp. is considering a plan to manufacture transmissions at its engine assembly plant here.


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Decentralized Control Lends Flexibilityto GM Plant

Decentralized Control Lends Flexibility to GM Plant

Jim Remski
February 3, 2015
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After revamping its transmission production line, GM improved workflows, reduced changeover time, and cut costs.


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Transmission Supplier Gets Lean With Logistics

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Jim Camillo
January 9, 2015
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GETRAG has been the world’s largest supplier of transmission systems for passenger cars and commercial vehicles for several years.


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Leak Testing Aluminum Castings

Steve Kurzava
January 5, 2015
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Helium-based leak detectors can quickly find even microscopic leaks in cast aluminum components.


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