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Automation and robotics are crucial to the future of the automotive industry, claims a recent study conducted by ABB Robotics and Automotive Manufacturing Solutions (AMS).

In 1982, Honda opened a new assembly plant in Marysville, OH, becoming the first Japanese automaker to operate a factory in the U.S. Now, big changes are coming to this historic plant.

Many engineers and operators lack the knowledge they need to harness the full benefits of robotic dispensing. Eastern Michigan University (EMU) recently launched a program to address the issue.

New robots promise higher payloads, faster speeds and easier programming.

Family-owned Freres Engineered Wood uses robots to boost quality and throughput.

HICKORY, NC—Zimmer Group, will showcase ZiMo, a flexible robotic cell and new magnetic grippers for cylindrical battery cells at Automate. In partnership with ABB and FANUC, Zimmer Group will also offer gripper demonstrations on their collaborative robots.

BEIJING—Chinese automotive OEM Xiaomi Automobile Co. has successfully deployed 94 autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) at its assembly plant here.

Marc Segura, president of ABB Robotics, believes there are three key trends to watch.

WALTHAM, MA—Boston Dynamics has introduced a new, fully electric version of its Atlas humanoid robot.

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.