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IFR: Average Robot Density in the Manufacturing Industry is Higher Than Ever

April 21, 2021

FRANKFURT—Updated statistics issued by the International Federation of Robotics show that the average robot density in the manufacturing industry reached a new global record of 113 units per 10,000 employees in 2019.

Deere Uses AI on Assembly Lines to Discover Defective Welds

April 14, 2021

MOLINE, IL—Deere & Co. is using artificial intelligence and machine vision to detect and fix porosity defects in welds on its tractors.

'The Robot Made Me Do It'

John Sprovieri

April 7, 2021

Robots are becoming nearly as common in assembly plants as nutrunners and conveyors. The advent of collaborative robots is only furthering that trend. However, as robots play a greater role on the line, engineers must ensure that workers remain safe around the technology.

Next-Gen SCARAs

Today’s SCARA robots offer speed, precision, ease of use and simple connectivity at an economical price.

Jim Camillo

April 7, 2021

Medical doctors have increasingly become specialized during the last 25 years or so. But, industrial robots have been specialists by design since they began being used for manufacturing in the early 1960s.

Algorithm Optimizes Collaboration Between Robots, People on Assembly Lines

John Sprovieri

April 1, 2021

A new computer algorithm could help engineers optimize cost and efficiency when employing multiple robots alongside people on assembly lines.

Flex Feeder Accommodates Multiple Parts

John Sprovieri

March 25, 2021

Vibratory bowl feeders have long been the go-to device for supplying parts in automated assembly systems.

Automated System Fills, Caps Vials

John Sprovieri

March 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals to deliver life-saving products. Automation will play a key role in fighting the disease.

IFR Names Five Major Robot Trends

John Sprovieri

March 18, 2021

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), five big automation trends are affecting manufacturers around the globe.

Flexible, Robotic Cells Automate Back-End Assembly Processes

Microfactories combine software, machine learning, machine vision and robotics to create intelligent assembly lines.

John Sprovieri

March 15, 2021

Today's printed circuit board assembly line is highly automated. Board loading, paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, test and inspection - every process is covered by a standard machine, and assemblers have many brands to choose from.

Grippers Handle Various Tasks for Plastic- and Metal-Part Suppliers

Jim Camillo

February 11, 2021

Some Tier II suppliers provide a wide range of parts to the automotive industry, while others are better suited to focus on only one type of part. Grand Rapids, MI-based Erwin Quarder Inc. (EQI) specializes in making plastic-injection overmolded, two-shot-molded and insert-molded parts.