All Robotics articles – Page 12
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WEBINAR: Trumpf discusses RLP
The reduction of CO2 emissions is one of the key targets for all major OEMs worldwide. In addition, there is an exceptionally competitive environment which forces all carmakers to offer a diversified product portfolio based on cost-efficient design and production.In order to be able to cope with these requirements, vehicle-makers ...
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Robotic gear handling cell technology
ABB Robotics says its robotic gear handling cell technology will handle multiple gear styles and sizes and is suited for a variety of power transmission operations ranging from large commercial, military and industrial vehicles to automobiles.The handling cell is designed to improve system performance and uptime where the heat treating ...
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Probing for precision
The latest multi-sensor metrology devices can help Quality Control to accelerate throughput while meeting zero-defect customer demands - as well as tackling the most challenging automotive applicationsBoth tactile and optical measurement methods have their advantages, but thanks to their complementary nature, the combination of the two often offers better data ...
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Comau and B&R reach 10,000-robot milestone
Italy – The two companies have been working together long-term to improve the integration of robotics into production lines, so that manufacturers benefit from better synchronisation and the responsiveness of the combined system; Comau provides the robots, while automation specialist B&R supplies the control electronics. The partnership has so far ...
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North America's rise before a fall?
Global vehicle-makers are investing in their manufacturing operations across the US and Mexico; AMS reviews the latest developments – and how they position the automotive industry for the next downturnGM splashes the cashFord shuffles production line-upFCA holds back on expansionToyota prepares for mega-platformNissan expands in the US and MexicoHonda boosts ...
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Interview: Ford's Ron Ketelhut
The chief body construction engineer who masterminded the renovation of the F-150 bodyshop to make aluminium pick-ups explains how this was done in just one month – resulting in cleaner, quieter productionAMS: Compared with other projects you have previously worked on, how challenging was the bodyshop renovation for the F-150 ...
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A lift to prosperity
The next-generation KUKA robots aim to meet the boom in demand and help fuel the growth of the manufacturing industry in ChinaLast year, KUKA established a new robot assembly plant in Shanghai, making it the company’s second production base outside Germany. This plant will supply products of world-class quality in ...
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Power source for robot-assisted welding
Fronius says its engineers have drawn on the power source's digital system architecture and new communication technology features to cover and address all the major influencing factors crucial to the welding process with high definition and reaction speed. The result is a very stable arc and optimum welding results, claims ...
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ABB Robotics Webinar: Remote services and the Internet of Things, services and people
This webinar presented the impact the Internet of Things will have on the way systems are managed, strategies are coordinated and how services are delivered. A short presentation was followed by the opportunity to ask questions.We covered:–ABB Robotics' vision for the Internet of Things, Services and PeopleThe major trends in ...