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10 cobots guarantee ‘just in time’ manufacture of gearboxes

Robotics Business Review

This formula made it possible for SEAT to keep know-how on cobot configuration in-house, eliminating extra programming and maintenance costs. Unloading the parts and making them available for the gearbox assembly process used to be carried out completely by hand with operators unloading and transporting the parts on trolleys.

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What is Smart Maintenance?

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It is the synthesis of vast amounts of machine performance data, used to drive more informed action and decision making about maintenance, inventory, supply chain and more. Real-time data for informed decision making. predictive maintenance or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). Read on to learn more.

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Automation This Morning for February 17, 2023

The Automation Blog

Daily Industrial Automation News and Tips: Today we're covering news about Cobots, Haptics, IPC, APC, MQTT, UPC UA, DIO, Free TIA Portal and more in our Automation This Morning blog for Friday, February 17, 2023. And Global American has a new article here detailing what makes Industrial PCs different from their commercial counterparts.

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How Rising Demand is Changing Electric Car Manufacturing

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The compounded effect of these changes — addressing consumer concerns while offering ever-more attractive benefits — makes the growth of electric vehicles in the U.S. Electric vehicle batteries are usually located on the underside of the chassis — a change that, on its own, necessitates a completely different production process.

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The Important Role of AI in Car Manufacturing

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Ways AI is changing auto manufacturing With the continued expansion and development of AI, car manufacturing as a whole is changing, becoming more productive and efficient, while workers make increasing use of technology to complete high-value tasks.

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The Top Technology Improving Safety in Manufacturing & Maintenance

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technology and other innovations today are making a major positive impact on industrial safety in manufacturing and maintenance, whether directly or indirectly. Beyond that, regulatory requirements have strict safety requirements, and a track record of unsafe practices can result in punishments including fines and even shutdowns. Industry 4.0

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Applications of Augmented Reality in Car Manufacturing

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In the face of such upheaval — all in the pursuit of meeting consumer needs and remaining competitive — it can prove difficult to make the necessary operational adjustments required to keep up. Assembly kitting: Automotive production lines often make use of kitting for particular assemblies and components.