Cam-driven pick-and-place devices have long been a staple of high-speed, multistation automated assembly systems.

Early in 2011, the Italian light vehicle manufacturer Casalini needed a better adhesive for three of its vehicles: the M10 micro car, Kerry MPV and Kerry Pickup truck.

For the past half century, United Gear and Assembly (UGA) has supplied precision gears, shafts and related assemblies to companies in the automotive, agriculture, forestry, construction, mining, marine and rail industries.

Airbus has manufacturing facilities across the globe, including Tianjin, China, and Broughton and Filton in the United Kingdom.

In 2009, the conformal coating company SCH Technologies and specialist automation designers SMS Machines & Auto-mation Ltd. formed Advanced Coating Robotics (ACR).

Renowned for its studio- and stage-standard gear, Line 6 invented digital guitar amp modeling technology in 1996, and is a leading developer of guitar amps used worldwide by pros and hobbyists alike.

Composites are an attractive alternative to metal for automotive and aerospace manufacturers.

Last September, Otis Elevator Co. announced that it was moving production from its factory in Nogales, Mexico, to a new, $40 million assembly plant in Florence, SC.

Programmable torque tools have become popular in recent years, due to quality initiatives.

KWD Automobiltechnik GmbH manufactures side panels and assemblies for various car manufacturers at its Wolfsburg, Germany, plant.