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Robotics Innovation from FANUC Boosts Aerospace Manufacturing Output

i4.0 today

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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How robots can reduce aerospace workplace hazards

Robotics Business Review

The aerospace industry has begun paying more attention to the hazards of humans working closely with hazardous chemicals. The post How robots can reduce aerospace workplace hazards appeared first on Robotics Business Review.

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Automated Quality Inspection System Ramps Up Aerospace Production

Metrology

Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced the fully automated PRESTO XL inspection cell, tailored to inspecting large aerospace components, the latest addition to its modular series of turn-key systems that can be deployed into manufacturing lines globally in 16 weeks.

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Advancing Aerospace Robotics With Metrology Guidance

Metrology

Project ACCUFAS (Accurate and Flexible Automation Systems) is developing Insphere's IONA technology to facilitate high accuracy robot control within the aerospace sector. The post Advancing Aerospace Robotics With Metrology Guidance appeared first on Metrology and Quality News - Online Magazine.

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UK’s four largest robots heading to new aerospace innovation facility in Sheffield

E&T

Aerospace automation specialist Loop Technology will take delivery of seven FANUC robots, including four of the largest industrial robots ever ordered in the UK, as part of a new aerospace project looking to solve composites manufacturing challenges.

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Germany’s robotics centers establish RIG, the Robotics Institute Germany

Robotics Business Review

Also present: ARMAR-7 robot from KIT. Source: BMBF/Hans-Joachim Rickel Germany’s leading robotics centers are coming together to establish the Robotics Institute Germany, or RIG. Participants said they want RIG to become the central contact point for robotics in Germany. Angela Schoellig from TUM and Prof.

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Small Aerospace Supplier Grows with Robotic Machine Tending

Automation World

Using Mitsubishi Electric’s LoadMate Plus, TL Aerotek triples its output and meets one month’s production quote in one week.

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