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Articles about Cartesian, SCARA and other robots, as well as peripheral equipment, such as grippers.
2022 Assembly Plant of the Year: Continuous Improvement Culture Thrives at Brose

2022 Assembly Plant of the Year: Continuous Improvement Culture Thrives at Brose

Brose Tuscaloosa Inc., Vance, AL, is the recipient of the the 2022 Assembly Plant of the Year Award.

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JOT Helps Battery Manufacturer Automate Assembly

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John Sprovieri
June 2, 2023

JOT Automation Inc. has overhauled a production line to assemble and test battery packs for electric vehicles and renewable energy projects.



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AI-Controlled Robots Prep Car Bodies for Painting at BMW

May 16, 2023

REGENSBURG, Germany—BMW’s assembly plant here has become the first automotive factory in the world to use an end-to-end digitalized and automated process for inspection, processing and marking of painted vehicle surfaces in standard production. 


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Renault Retrofits Robots at Refactory

By rehabbing its own used robots, renault saves money and reduces delivery times.
Florentina Deca
May 10, 2023

At the end of 2020, the Renault assembly plant in Flins, France, embarked on a new path to focus on the circular economy. The automaker set a goal of buying less, extracting value from existing products, and creating a new industrial model centered on sustainability.


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Software Simplifies Programming of Robots

New software enables defense contractor to program robots quickly and easily for high-mix production.
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John Sprovieri
May 9, 2023

Missiles are the premier weapon of modern warfare. According to consulting firm Polaris Market Research, global sales of rockets and missiles are expected to increase from $58.3 billion in 2021 to $73.8 billion in 2026, growing at a cumulative annual rate of 4.8 percent.


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SCARA Robots Solder Circuit Assemblies

Electronics assembler’s DIY automation project saves money and increases efficiency.
May 8, 2023

Delta Systems uses more than 20 Epson robots for pick and place, assembly, dispensing and soldering operations.


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Cobots Can Weld

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John Sprovieri
May 3, 2023

Machine tending is, by far, the most popular application for collaborative robots. It’s a perfect fit for a cobot’s unique ability to work alongside or together with people without safety fencing.


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Inside GE Appliance's State-of-the-Art Water Heater Assembly Plant

A factory that used to mass-produce refrigerators now assembles water heaters.
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Austin Weber
May 1, 2023

Water heaters are one of the least glamorous types of home appliances. The vertical metal tanks typically sit out of sight in dark corners of basements or behind closet doors. Most homeowners never think about the devices—until there’s no hot water. 


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Cobots Install Cable Ties

Ciro A. Rodriguez Ph.D.
April 17, 2023

By some estimates, 90 percent of wire harness assembly tasks are done manually. As a result, harness assemblers are at risk of occupational health problems due to repetitiveness and awkward postures. 


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Robots, People Collaborate on Product Assembly

A cobot with a special gripper from the Zimmer Group improves ergonomics and productivity on Weidmüller’s assembly line.
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John Sprovieri
April 11, 2023

Manufacturers in Germany, like those in the United States, are coping with three major issues: a highly dynamic market, increasing competition due to globalization, and a shortage of skilled workers. 


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Cobots Perform Screwdriving and Packaging for Tool Manufacturing Company

Cobots optimize assembly and packaging by 30 percent.
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John Sprovieri
April 7, 2023

Whether you’re chopping vegetables for soup, pruning a tree in the back yard, or filleting a freshly caught fish during a camping trip, a sharp blade is vital for efficiency, quality and safety.


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8/17/22 to 8/17/23
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Robotics Technology Panel Discussion

On Demand Robots are less expensive and easier to use than ever. The technology is well within the reach of even small and midsized manufacturers. Tune into this exclusive panel discussion featuring executives from four of the nation’s top suppliers of robotic technology: ATI Industrial Automation, Epson Robots, FANUC America and Universal Robots.

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ATI Industrial AutomationBalTecPromessWEISSUniversal Robots


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9/27/22 to 9/27/23
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Increase Assembly Productivity by Automating Screwdriving Tasks

On Demand Screwdriving is a crucial step in product assembly. It can make the difference in the quality of your product. Join Mike DeGrace, UR+ Ecosystem Manager, as he discusses how the UR+ Ecosystem can help expand productivity in your manufacturing facility – without multiplying the complexity of your processes.

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universal robots

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Webinar Webinar Universal Robots

11/15/22 to 11/15/23
Contact: Meg M.

Build Your Automation Game Plan: Tools to Prioritize Winning Robot Projects

On Demand Automation technologies have progressed to the point where the majority of manufacturing businesses have multiple processes that are ready for robotic automation. But with so many business challenges driving automation, and so many different components, tools, and robot models contributing to automated systems, how can businesses prioritize what processes to automate first?

Sponsored by:

universal robots

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Webinar Universal Robots Webinar Universal Robots

12/1/22 to 12/1/23
Contact: Meg M.

Next Level Productivity with Cobot Palletizing

On Demand Packaging professionals are increasingly turning to palletizing automation to sustain productivity during labor shortages. Collaborative palletizing systems feature small footprints and fast implementation, which help to remove bottlenecks and mitigate ergonomic issues for workers – but where should businesses look to get started?

Sponsored by:

universal robots


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Webinar Universal Robots Webinar Universal Robots

3/28/23 to 3/28/24
Contact: Meg M.

Getting Started with Cobot Automation

On Demand Collaborative robots, or cobots, are the fastest-growing segment of the factory automation world. In this webinar, application experts at market leader Universal Robots have assembled a set of guidelines and checklists to help companies large and small identify promising applications, and get started with collaborative robots.

Sponsored by:

universal robots


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5/17/23 to 5/17/24
Contact: Meg M.

Increase Assembly Productivity With Cobot Automation

On Demand: Join Ernst Neumayr, Channel Development Manager from Universal Robots, and Jeremy Crockett, Business Manager for Automation from Atlas Copco, and discover how cobots can build your business and increase productivity in your manufacturing facility – without multiplying the complexity of your processes!

Sponsored by:

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