Automated Assembly Systems - Articles - Page 20

Automation Boosts Production of Masks

October 4, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a massive surge in demand for a variety of medical devices, not the least of which are N95 respirators and other personal protective equipment. To meet that need, manufacturers worldwide are building new factories and installing new automated assembly lines. Two of those companies are Breathe Medical Manufacturing in Kelowna, BC, Canada, and Husco International Inc. in Waukesha, WI.

ATC Automation Acquires Dynamic Automation and Robotics

September 5, 2021

COOKEVILLE, TN—Systems integrator ATC Automation has acquired West Coast systems integrator Dynamic Automation and Robotics.

Dürr Updates Lotus Assembly Line

September 2, 2021

HETHEL, UK— British sports car manufacturer Lotus has refurbished and modernized its assembly plant here with the help of The Dürr Group.

How IoT Can Lead to Safer Manufacturing

IoT-enabled devices can alert management to worker fatigue, strain or risk-taking behavior.

Brian Kramer

August 26, 2021

The Internet of Things (IoT) continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Businesses of all shapes and sizes, including manufacturers, are taking advantage of the technology's ability to network, collect, share and act on data from their operations and their customers.

Meeting the Challenge of Implementing AI

Like other transformative technologies, artificial intelligence presents manufacturers with unique challenges to overcome for successful implementation.

Jim Camillo

August 25, 2021

Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a manufacturing and mainstream technological superstar - a rare achievement indeed. Consider some recent Internet stories highlighting AI's applicability to everyday life.

The Big Data Dilemma

Austin Weber

August 24, 2021

The "D" word has become one of the hottest trends in the manufacturing world. State-of-the-art sensors attached to assembly tools and production equipment are capable of collecting a constant stream of data.

Industry 4.0 and the Automotive Industry

Audi, BMW and other automotive assemblers are implementing Industry 4.0 technologies to increase efficiency and improve processes.

John Sprovieri

August 20, 2021

From forest fire prevention and border patrol to tax inspection and counterterrorism, the applications for aerial drones are multiplying daily. Now, there is a new use for them: transporting car parts.

Aerospace, Defense and Industry 4.0

Machine connectivity, data collection and advanced automation have quickly become essential technologies for the major manufacturers in aerospace and defense.

Jim Camillo

August 18, 2021

Science fiction writers are often heralded as great visionaries and predictors of future technology. But, "serious" writers, so to speak, also have their prophetic moments, even if by accident.

Factory of the Future

Inside Schneider Electric’s Smart Factory

A Cold War era facility is a shining example of 21st century digital manufacturing.

Austin Weber

August 17, 2021

Schneider Electric's factory in Lexington, KY, has been mass-producing electrical equipment for more than 60 years. But, the low-mix, high-volume assembly plant is not sitting back and living in the past. Instead, it has become a state-of-the-art showcase for the future of digital manufacturing.

Lanco Integrated Names New CEO

August 13, 2021

WESTBROOK, ME—Systems integrator Lanco Integrated has named Bob Kuniega as its new CEO. Kuniega takes over for Ed Karabec, who led the company from September 1989 until he retired in August 2021.