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2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

The Campbellsville, KY, plant excels at continuous improvement and workforce development

October 6, 2020

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

Huntington Ingalls to Manufacture Drones in VA

October 2, 2020

HAMPTON, VA—Huntington Ingalls Industries plans to build undersea drones at a facility here, anticipating greater demand for the unmanned submarines by the Navy.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Imagine a world where humanoid robots perform a wide range of tasks, including working on assembly lines.

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.

Generator Manufacturer Opens Manufacturing Facility in TX

September 11, 2020

MESQUITE, TX—The FNA Group, a manufacturer of gas and electric powered generators, pressure washers and accessories, has opened a new 400,000 square-foot manufacturing and distribution center here.

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.

Cobot Handles Terminals in Insert Molding Operation

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

Sometimes, the best assembly is no assembly. If a feature can be formed or created in a part, rather than added to the part on the assembly line, then that's one less process step engineers have to worry about.

Meet Fluffy and Spot: Ford’s New Four-Legged Robots

August 12, 2020

DEARBORN, MI—Ford Motor Co. has welcomed two new employees to its Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Sterling Heights, MI. Named Fluffy and Spot, they have four legs, and they can sit, shake hands, roll over and climb stairs.