Robotics Assembly

Articles about Cartesian, SCARA and other robots, as well as peripheral equipment, such as grippers.

ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

In September, Toyota announced that it will invest $391 million in its truck assembly plant in San Antonio. Hyundai announced that it is investing nearly $300 million in its factory in Montgomery, AL. Brake manufacturer Bendix Spicer began construction on a $65 million expansion of its assembly plant Bowling Green, KY. And, automotive supplier Hirotec Group said it will invest $48 million to build a new assembly plant in Fayetteville, TN.

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

Refrigerators are one of the only appliances found in nearly every type of home, whether it's an apartment in suburban Atlanta, a high-rise condominium in downtown Chicago, a beach house in Hawaii or a trailer in Texas. The humble refrigerator is also the hardest working household appliance. Day and night, it's constantly running to keep all types of food and beverages cool, fresh or frozen.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Imagine a world where humanoid robots perform a wide range of tasks, including working on assembly lines.

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Standardized, pre-engineered robotics appeal to many types of manufacturers.

Austin Weber

September 15, 2020

Most model railroad enthusiasts love to build custom layouts piece by piece. However, some hobbyists prefer to purchase a preformed layout that includes track and scenery, all they have to do is plug it in and start running their trains.

Generator Manufacturer Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

September 11, 2020

MESQUITE, TX—The FNA Group, a manufacturer of gas and electric powered generators, pressure washers and accessories, has opened a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center here.

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2020

Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.

Meet Fluffy and Spot: Ford’s New Four-Legged Robots

August 12, 2020

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has welcomed two new employees to its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, MI. Named Fluffy and Spot, they have four legs, and they can sit, shake hands, roll over and climb stairs.

Cobot Ensures Faster Sample Analysis in the Lab

Jim Camillo

August 11, 2020

Laboratory work often involves a number of monotonous and repetitive elements that can be streamlined by means of automation.

Automatic Installation of Nonthreaded Fasteners

Numerous systems and workcells help manufacturers accurately install pins, clips and other nonthreaded fasteners.

Jim Camillo

July 20, 2020

There are no unimportant or unnecessary parts in an assembly. Each component within a product, be it large or small, simple or complex, has been delegated there by an engineer to perform a specific task.

BAE’s New Factory Adopts Cutting-Edge Assembly Tech

July 15, 2020

WARTON, UK—BAE Systems will open a new assembly plant at its manufacturing complex here that will apply cobots, virtual and augmented reality, and other advanced technologies to the assembly of military aircraft.

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Cybersecurity and Robotics Systems: Vulnerabilities and Solutions

June 29, 2020

RoboBusiness Direct’s session with Counterpoint Research’s Satyajit Sinha will explore current and future cybersecurity threats to networked robotics systems.

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ASSEMBLY Capital Spending Report 2019: Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Technology

2019 Assembly Plant of the Year: Refrigerator Production Heats Up at GE Appliances

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Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Generator Manufacturer Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

Meet Fluffy and Spot: Ford’s New Four-Legged Robots

Cobot Ensures Faster Sample Analysis in the Lab

Automatic Installation of Nonthreaded Fasteners

BAE’s New Factory Adopts Cutting-Edge Assembly Tech

Cybersecurity and Robotics Systems: Vulnerabilities and Solutions

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