The customer Volkswagen Slovakia, a.s. decided to automate one of its car body production processes, which was performed manually before. The process started with production parts being loosely stored in a container on the floor. A worker took the parts from the container and inserted them into a jig. After that, an industrial robot took…
Robotic painting solution recognized for innovation and environmental benefits by the International Federation of Robotics (IFR) and Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) ABB’s PixelPaint robotic non-overspray technology for the automotive industry has won this year’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation (IERA) Award for Outstanding Achievements in Commercializing Innovative Robot and Automation…
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN – The Association for Advancing Automation (A3) returns to live events this fall, focusing on the surging interest in mobile robotics, distribution, material handling, and e-commerce technologies, with the Autonomous Mobile Robots & Logistics Conference, October 12-14, in Memphis, TN. FedEx, the Memphis-based, global transportation and technology leader, has been named the official title sponsor…
Stay tuned for our 4-part live video series: Buying, Selling or Not So Sure? Transaction Service Basics for Business Owners. Hosted in collaboration with the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), this series will speak to owners who may be considering a transaction or those already in the process. Hear from leaders of our Manufacturing & Distribution, Transaction Services,…
Stay tuned for our 4-part live video series: Buying, Selling or Not So Sure? Transaction Service Basics for Business Owners. Hosted in collaboration with the Michigan Manufacturers Association (MMA), this series will speak to owners who may be considering a transaction or those already in the process. Hear from leaders of our Manufacturing & Distribution, Transaction Services,…
Recent worldwide events and political strains, including tariffs and COVID-19, have exposed the precarious vulnerability of the global supply chain. In the automation space, the semiconductor chip shortage represents the elephant firmly entrenched in the room when it comes to supply chain disruptions. How has the shortage impacted component deliveries? How are companies reacting? When…
