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Screwdriving Gripper Mimics Two-Handed Assembly

Researchers have developed a single end-of-arm tool that can simultaneously hold a part in place and install it at the same time.
Sangchul Han Ph.D.
November 29, 2022

To automate an assembly task that requires two hands, engineers have two options: one robot equipped with a tool changer or two robots. Now, there may soon a third option. We have developed a single end-of-arm tool that can simultaneously hold a part, such as a dowel or a long screw, in place and install it at the same time.


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Autonomous Mobile Manipulators for Aerospace Assembly

A new approach for assembling composite aerostructures uses autonomous mobile robots and lightweight assembly jigs that compensate for deformation.
Maximilian Neitmann
November 29, 2022

Composite structures in airplanes are often thin-walled and lightweight, resulting in significant compliance. This presents a challenge for handling and assembly.


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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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Factory of the Future, Volume 4: On the Leading Edge

November 17, 2022
This eBook details the leading-edge technologies of Industry 4.0.
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Factory of the Future, Volume 3: IT, OT and Data Flow in the Factory of the Future

August 26, 2022
In the factory of the future, software will be every bit as important to product assembly as robots, riveters and nutrunners. This eBook will provide a comprehensive look at data flow in today’s assembly plant.
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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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Connectivity for the Factory of the Future

How can a manufacturer ensure its IIoT assembly lines are properly connected? Use control- and field-level automation equipment with interfaces that meet the latest communication standards.
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Jim Camillo
August 23, 2022

Assembly technology is wonderful, but it is not perfect. In some way, each technological process has a downside.


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Computer Hardware for Industry 4.0

New types of hardware will be needed to collect, route, process and display manufacturing data.
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John Sprovieri
August 18, 2022

If the factory of the future will run on data, new types of hardware will be needed to collect, route, process and display it. That means more than just new PLCs, but gateways, edge computers, tablets and other hardware.


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