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Industry 4.0 Technology and Manual Assembly

Amanda Aljinovic
March 15, 2023

In today’s manufacturing environment, which is characterized by change and unpredictable demand, the traditional assembly line is no longer convenient. New, flexible assembly systems are needed to deal with high production variety.


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Video Analytics Help Auto Parts Assembler Improve Cycle Time

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John Sprovieri
December 18, 2022

Contrary to widespread public concern about robots taking away jobs, people still play a key role on assembly lines. In fact, people still perform 72 percent of manufacturing tasks.


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Digital Technology Transforms Auto Assembly Lines

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Austin Weber
December 14, 2022

Automakers around the world are transforming their factories with digital technology. The goal is to improve productivity and increase the efficiency of both people and equipment.


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Velta Introduces Standard for Digital Safety in Industrial Environments

December 9, 2022

ST. CHARLES, MO—Velta Technology, a leader in digital safety for industrial environments, has developed a Connected Devices Vulnerability (CDV) Index that measures the relative security status of all connected devices within an industrial environment. 


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New Program at Arizona State Focuses on Next-Generation Manufacturing

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Austin Weber
November 30, 2022

Manufacturing in the age of Industry 4.0, digitally connected machines and smart factories require a new breed of engineers who are equipped with a fresh set of skills. That’s why Arizona State University recently launched the School of Manufacturing Systems and Networks.


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Conveyor-Less Micro Factories for Urban Car Production

Automakers don’t need conveyors to transport vehicles on assembly lines - the vehicles can move themselves.
Seog-Chan Oh Ph.D.
November 28, 2022

The current paradigm of car manufacturing, which provides a variety of models, colors and options, is called mass customization. However, mass customization is now transforming into mass individualization. In mass individualization, products are uniquely catered to consumers’ desires. For example, some car buyers may want to replace ordinary car seats with luxury brands, such as Louis Vuitton, to differentiate themselves.


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Smart Factories: Here and Now

Highly automated smart factories are no longer a pie in the sky concept.
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John Sprovieri
November 23, 2022

Rotor blades, guide vanes and other components for jet engines are made from costly materials and machined to precise tolerances. Such components are typically made in batches, due to the time involved in setting up machine centers. The process also requires a fair number of people to tend the machines and assist in changeover.


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Video: Meet Chuck Wetherington, Keynote Presenter of "Using Lean to Prepare for Manufacturing 4.0" at The ASSEMBLY Show

September 23, 2022

Meet The ASSEMBLY Show's Keynote Presenter, Charles Wetherington. Chuck is the President and COO of BTE Technologies, a manufacturer of hi-tech medical devices for physical rehabilitation. 


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Cybersecurity for the Factory of the Future

Large and small manufacturers are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Austin Weber
August 26, 2022

As assembly plants become more digitally connected to both suppliers and customers, the potential threat posed by cyberattacks will only get worse. Cyberthreats to manufacturers are real, and the consequences can be devastating.


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Digital Manufacturing Platforms in Industry 4.0

Jon Kepa Gerrikagoitia Ph.D.
August 25, 2022

In today’s smart factories, cyber physical systems monitor physical processes, create a virtual representation of the physical world, and even make decisions. The traditional structure of the automation pyramid and the distinction between information and operations technologies are blurring.


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