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Comau implements high-volume, automated assembly line for HYCET

Robotics Automation News

Comau has designed and deployed a high-volume, automated assembly line for HYCET, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Wall Motor and a leading manufacturer of DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) technology. The L.E.M.O.N.

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Cobots Take on Manufacturing Challenges

Automation World

From basic bin picking and placing to welding, soldering and assembly line operations, manufactures are finding collaborative robots suitable for more applications.

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Helping assembly-line robots pick up objects

Control Engineering

Robotics Insights. Improving robots’ ability to grip and handle objects has been a major challenge for manufacturers because it limits what they can do on the plant floor. To make this switch possible, these companies relied on people working on an assembly line. Courtesy: University of Washington. “We

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Humatics launches ‘first’ robotic system with microlocation for in-motion assembly lines

Robotics Automation News

Humatics is planning to showcase what it says is “an industry first” – an in-motion engine assembly application with multiple robotic arms working concurrently in the same pitch. The company will show off its new microlocation technology at this year’s Automate Show in Detroit, Michigan.

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Factory of the future: manufacturers harness AI to revolutionise the assembly line

E&T

Comment: Why do manufacturers invest in technologies such as robotics, cloud computing and AI? Anders Billesø Beck, vice president for strategy and innovation at Universal Robots, provides some answers. What are the main barriers to adopting new tech? And how do these manufacturers plan to invest in the future?

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Transforming the Factory Floor: The Impact of AI and Robotics in Manufacturing

Robotics Automation News

In the vast and complex world of manufacturing, the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics marks a significant turning point. From the assembly lines of automotive giants to the delicate operations in electronics manufacturing, AI […]

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North American Lighting Accelerates Assembly Line Production with MakerBot 3D Printers

Dinesh Mishra

NAL engineers print end of arm tools, assembly line jigs, fixtures, and more with METHOD X 3D printers. To that end, assembly line tools are essential to ensure that production continues smoothly. In the Flora factory, the robots use around 200 end of arm tools a year, which is built in-house.