Robotics Assembly

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

2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools

All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, because of its ability to effectively transfer power to the ground. Today, many sport utility vehicles use AWD for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions.

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

GE Healthcare Achieves Lean Efficiency With Autonomous Mobile Robots

Jim Camillo

May 17, 2022

‘Nothing lasts forever’ is an expression, and a reality, that manufacturers of all sizes know all too well. When a product stops working—for whatever reason—the end-user must either repair it or replace it.

The Right Robot for the Job

Systems integrator mixes and matches SCARA robots for medical device assembly line.

May 12, 2022

“Always use the right tool for the job.” The old adage is applicable whether you’re talking about a hand tool or something as sophisticated as an industrial robot.

Cobots Help Metal Fabricator Boost Productivity

Jim Camillo

April 20, 2022

Like all manufacturers, fabricators know that they must change when the marketplace requires it. Some of them even welcome the chance to do different things, or at least do them differently.

Bosch Rexroth Acquires Kassow Robots

April 20, 2022

COPENHAGEN—Bosch Rexroth Corp. has acquired a majority stake in Kassow Robots ApS, which specializes in seven-axis cobots that can work in tight spaces.

Collaborative Robots Help Fiat Ramp Up EV Production

Austin Weber

April 19, 2022

The iconic Fiat 500 is a legendary automobile. In Italy, the cinquecento is considered to be the "people’s car." Since 1957, more than 6 million units have been mass-produced. The subcompact vehicle is even part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City.

Beyond the Welding Line: Robots and Automotive Assembly

Humans and machines are collaborating on trim lines.

Austin Weber

April 12, 2022

For decades, automakers have primarily used robots for welding and painting. Final assembly lines were considered too complex and too unsafe for automation. However, that is changing.

Justifying Investment in Automation

Production ‘pain points’ should be identified and well documented.

Austin Weber

March 31, 2022

Justifying automation has never been easier. The Covid pandemic, coupled with a severe worker shortage, a widening skills gap and the "great resignation," has increased demand for automated guided vehicles, conveyors, robots and other types of equipment.

Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit

Assemblers that are new to automation are well-advised to start with a simple project and grow from there.

John Sprovieri

March 23, 2022

Does this sound familiar? Management envisions "a sea of robots" on the shop floor. They haven't deployed robots before, and they don't have a specific goal in mind. They just want "automation." The next thing you know, there's a collaborative robot on the loading dock. Your job: Find something to do with it.

New Alabama Initiative Focuses on Workforce Development

Austin Weber

March 22, 2022

Alabama is home to a variety of manufacturers that employ thousands of people, including Airbus, Austal, Boeing, Daimler, GE Appliances, Honda, Hyundai, Lear, Polaris and Toyota.

China Announces Five-Year Plan For Global Leadership in Robotics

February 25, 2022

BEIJING—The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has released the latest five-year plan for the country's robotics industry, with the goal being to ensure that China remains a global leader in robot technology and industrial advancement.

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From “Fixed” to “Flexible” – How Ewellix Is Helping Manufacturers Revolutionize the Automotive Body-In-White Assembly Process

Join us for an in-depth discussion about innovative linear motion technologies perfectly suited to today’s flexible automotive assembly lines. Ewellix specializes in systems that optimize Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) body-in-white joining technologies by increasing adaptability and speed of response.

Cobot-Powered Screwdriving for Increased Productivity

Faced with labor and ergonomic issues, manufacturers are increasingly turning to automation to address their most prevalent challenges. In this webinar, Universal Robots will partner with screwdriving solution provider Robotiq to talk about how to automate a screwdriving cell with collaborative robots. With adaptability to a wide range of screwdriving applications, this solution can solve your labor issues while providing fast ROI.

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2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

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GE Healthcare Achieves Lean Efficiency With Autonomous Mobile Robots

The Right Robot for the Job

Cobots Help Metal Fabricator Boost Productivity

Bosch Rexroth Acquires Kassow Robots

Collaborative Robots Help Fiat Ramp Up EV Production

Beyond the Welding Line: Robots and Automotive Assembly

Justifying Investment in Automation

Picking the Low-Hanging Fruit

New Alabama Initiative Focuses on Workforce Development

China Announces Five-Year Plan For Global Leadership in Robotics

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Collaborative Robots: The Optimal Choice for Precision Applications

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