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Robotics Innovation from FANUC Boosts Aerospace Manufacturing Output

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In the face of unprecedented demand for new aircraft, robotics specialist FANUC is helping the aerospace industry to increase production efficiency and boost output. Automation and robotics are considered key levers to support this increasing demand. The robot is now part of Airbus’ proprietary automated mobile drilling system.

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In-line CT Delivers Real-time Quality Feedback on the Production Line

Fabricating & Metal Work

In addition to various methods of surface scanning, some of the leading automotive manufacturers (along with others in aerospace, energy and electronics) are using computed tomography (CT) to inspect deep inside complex components to ensure they are fit to send to the assembly line. Now, CT scanning is expensive.

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Manufacturers using digital transformation to future-proof operations

Control Engineering

Capturing manual assembly data Silicon Valley startup Invisible AI helps manufacturers digitally capture data from manual assembly lines to provide valuable insights and drive improvements. You may have 20 or 50 cameras on a line, all communicating with each other, all on the same local network. Watch a demo.

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Visible Touch: Tactile Sensor Enables Multi-Purpose Inspection

Modern Machine Shop

“In aerospace, for example, it's extremely critical to characterize scratches and dents,” Benmokhtar explains. ” The company started with detecting scratches and dents because its initial customers were in the aerospace industry. It could be on assembly lines, for example.

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Detect and Correct Deviations from Specs with Precise Probes

Fabricating & Metal Work

With a shorter measuring span and higher accuracy, the P2002 probe is ideal for use for dedicated gauging fixtures where the measuring results from multiple probes are used in combination with each other, such as in assembly line manufacturing.

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Friction Stir Welding Produces Superior Weld Quality

Fabricating & Metal Work

Automated FSW for Electromobility Vehicle Production and Other Industries KUKA Robotics’ (Shelby Township, MI) advanced friction stir welding (FSW) joining process is the optimal joining process for non-ferrous metals and mixed metal combinations frequently encountered in fabricating EV battery housings and trays.

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Navigating Outsource Manufacturing

Trimantec

Outsourcing is utilized by both large and small manufacturers to complete work, which may include assemblies, sub-assemblies, custom parts, etc. . . The following industries are all outsourcing jobs: Aerospace, aviation, and defense. Assembly Line. Automotive, truck, and heavy equipment. Plastics and chemicals.