A new approach by Ford sees the combination of robotic and additive manufacturing technologies to facilitate the implementation of additive techniques in a completely autonomous and automated manner
The key to this collaborative use of additive machines and robot is communication. But, as Ryska further explains, this aspect of the project has essentially involved using existing technical capabilities to achieve innovative performance objectives. “We have implemented a standard communication system that we would apply to any other machine tools on our factory floor,” he says.
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Ford appoints Chris White as Chief Engineer to spearhead global battery manufacturing, pointing to its commitment to electrification and innovation.
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