Manufacturing high-quality parts is no longer the only measurement of success for Tier 1 automotive suppliers. Reliable part traceability—from preassembly until the end of its wear life—is equally important.

Being one of the Detroit Three automakers has its perks and its challenges. The main benefit is widespread brand recognition—which is inherently accompanied by the challenge of making sure that every vehicle produced is safe, comfortable and reliable.

Cameras, sensors and image-processing software: Three essential tools for quick and accurate inspection of medical devices.

Automotive OEMs and Tier 1s are increasingly separating specific assembly processes from the main production line as part of their lean manufacturing model.

Hard at work within Shelbourne Rey-nolds Engineering’s Suffolk, UK, manufacturing plant are nearly 100 assemblers and the latest equipment to build attachments for articulated hedge cutting tractors.

Several years before Clearpath Robotics’ founders were named to Business Insider’s “People to Watch in 2015” list, Matthew Rendall, Ryan Gariepy and Bryan Webb were University of Waterloo mechatronics engineering students.

Let me tell you about Lynx, a little robot I met a few weeks ago. Before I saw it in action, I believed strongly that no robot could be just another worker out on the plant floor. Now I know better.

Precise laser delivery and controlled clamp force ensure flawless through-transmission welding of dark or clear parts.

Electronics manufacturing services provider Computrol Inc. counts the U.S. military, aerospace OEMs and medical-device manufacturers among its large customer base.

Some manufacturers quickly embrace automated assembly. Others require many years before they’re able to take the plunge.