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.

A new factory gives a Canadian company the opportunity to rethink how heavy loads are moved on the assembly line.

Mobile, flexible work platforms meet strict guidelines for safety, ergonomics and quality.

A new study examines how cobots might affect the efficiency of their human co-workers on the assembly line.

Developing the next generation of manufacturing engineers requires new types of hands-on education. That’s why Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology (SoET) recently built a state-of-the-art facility that features cutting-edge production equipment.

As the auto industry evolves to electric vehicles, Toyota has been forced to retool its production strategy using a combination of cutting-edge technology and old-school lean thinking.

Vertical integration once thrived on the Southwest Side of Chicago.

Systems integrators deploy industrial internet of things technology to help manufacturers troubleshoot automation.

These tips and tricks will ensure reliable parts feeding in an automated assembly system.