Automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the automotive industry, claims a recent study conducted by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS).

Digital tools help bridge the skills gap and improve quality.

New robots promise higher payloads, faster speeds and easier programming.

Networking technology allows an Italian company to improve the performance of sheet metal fabrication equipment.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, believes there are three key trends to watch.

Yamaha Motor Co.’s flagship factory here is using state-of-the-art automated guided vehicles (AGVs) that address the challenges of assembling motorcycles in a high-mix, low-volume environment.

A massive order inspires a German company to redesign its assembly process.

Traditionally, airplane manufacturing has been difficult to automate, due to factors such as tight tolerances and stringent quality demands. However, a new breed of robots enhanced with artificial intelligence technology promises to change that scenario.

A linear motor transfer system is key to increasing flexibility and efficiency in a high-mix, high-volume production environment.

Lion expects to produce approximately 14,000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles per year at its.
new assembly plant in Mirabel, Quebec. Meeting that sort of production volume requires automation.