Automated Assembly Systems - Articles - Page 25

Mercedes’ Factory of the Future

Mercedes’ new assembly plant sets standards for flexibility, efficiency, sustainability and digital production.

November 4, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz assembly plant in Sindelfingen, Germany, has seen a lot of change during more than a century of operation.

Flex feeder handles heavy castings

John Sprovieri

October 9, 2020

A construction equipment manufacturer needed a way to feed a family of large, heavy castings. The castings range in weight from a few ounces up to a few pounds and come in many geometric shapes.

Five Things: Automatic Screwdriving

John Sprovieri

October 9, 2020

Visumatic Industrial Products has built a robotic cell for installing clips in large automotive parts.

Tesla to Acquire Builder of Battery Assembly Lines

October 6, 2020

PALO ALTO, CA—Tesla Inc. has agreed to acquire ATW Automation, which builds battery and transmission assembly lines for major automakers like BMW and Daimler.

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

A proven project management plan and prompt client feedback are essential for integrators to build fully and semiautomated assembly systems on short deadlines.

Jim Camillo

September 15, 2020

Most people would agree that the proverb, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," is not meant to be taken literally. To them, the expression conveys the idea that the most important problems are the ones most likely to get attention.

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Standardized, pre-engineered robotics appeal to many types of manufacturers.

Austin Weber

September 15, 2020

Most model railroad enthusiasts love to build custom layouts piece by piece. However, some hobbyists prefer to purchase a preformed layout that includes track and scenery, all they have to do is plug it in and start running their trains.

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

John Sprovieri

September 11, 2020

Vibratory bowl feeders are not the only way to feed parts. One alternative is the centrifugal feeder. This type of feeder is comprised of a rotating center disc mounted on an angle and a horizontally mounted rotating bowl.

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2020

Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.

Carnegie Mellon Focuses on New Age Manufacturing

Austin Weber

September 9, 2020

The manufacturing world is in the midst of one of its greatest disruptions ever. Digital production.

MasterCraft Purchases FL Plant to Establish Dedicated Manufacturing Facility

August 24, 2020

MERRITT ISLAND, FL— MasterCraft Boat Company announced it has purchased a boat manufacturing plant located here that will be dedicated to manufacturing the new Aviara brand.