Automated assembly requires speed and precision.

Error-proofing was a recurring theme at the Assembly Show South, especially with fastening tools.

Digital twins facilitate design of robotic assembly systems, from prototype to high-volume production.

SOUTHFIELD, MI—Automotive supplier Lear Corp. is set to acquire WIP Industrial Automation, a Spain-based systems integrator with a focus on advanced automation for industrial applications. The deal is expected to close by the third quarter of 2024 and is subject to regulatory approvals.

The two engineers who created the delta robot are the “technology” category recipients of the 2024 Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards.

Integrating generative artificial intelligence with digital twin technology will transform the manufacturing industry, according to a recent report by Info-Tech Research Group.

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).

Not all organizations have the resources, capital or talent required to deploy smart factories.

Many engineers and operators lack the knowledge they need to harness the full benefits of robotic dispensing. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) recently launched a program to address the issue.

IO-Link Wireless delivers the many benefits of IO-Link to applications where it was previously not available.