Automotive

Igus e-chains at work in automotive applications

Igus e-chains at work in automotive applications

With the automotive industry being such a high cost per hour, it is vital that all machinery runs as smoothly as possible and with minimal maintenance. Energy chains from Igus have proved key. In this video you can see a variety of applications within the automotive industry that use Igus energy chains – from the […]

By April 21, 2023 Read More →
ABB Robotics supports Renault EV plant network

ABB Robotics supports Renault EV plant network

ABB Robotics is supporting Renault Group by providing state-of-the-art robotics technology to help automate the electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer’s production network across several key markets. ABB has delivered the majority of the 160 units of the large industrial robot portfolio over the last 24 months. The financial details of the order were not disclosed. ABB’s […]

By April 21, 2023 Read More →
Gripper technology gains traction on tyre handling

Gripper technology gains traction on tyre handling

Zimmer Group has completed over 35 different projects, totalling over 5,000 development hours, in applications relating to the automated handling of tyres, rims and wheels. And the company’s technology continues to gain traction within this sector. The route to finished wheels is complex with many different manufacturing processes and steps. As with virtually all areas […]

By March 21, 2023 Read More →
Automotive OEMs rethink ‘just in time’ approach

Automotive OEMs rethink ‘just in time’ approach

Supply chain disruption and rising material costs are causing the global automotive industry to re-evaluate lean manufacturing principles, reveals a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics. Shifting from ‘just-in-time’ to ‘just in case’ strategies, manufacturers are holding more stock to protect against unplanned disruptions. The survey was completed by a mix of global industry experts […]

By March 21, 2023 Read More →
Workforce challenges are a growing global concern

Workforce challenges are a growing global concern

Rising labour costs and mounting workforce shortages are a growing global concern for automotive manufacturing, according to a new survey commissioned by ABB Robotics. Nearly a third (31%) of all respondents listed labour shortages among their top three challenges, while 35% ranked labour as their most concerning area when it came to rising costs. Crucially, […]

By March 15, 2023 Read More →
Accurate and repeatable automotive parts production

Accurate and repeatable automotive parts production

Fanuc has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. Leicester-based DForce Engineering has a portfolio of blue-chip clients in the automotive, nuclear and aerospace industries. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, is one of […]

By December 15, 2022 Read More →
Repeatable production for automotive parts

Repeatable production for automotive parts

Fanuc has supported robot integrator DForce Engineering with the design and installation of two complete automation cells for aluminium underbody components for a prestigious automotive manufacturer. Leicester-based DForce Engineering has a portfolio of blue-chip clients in the automotive, nuclear and aerospace industries. The Sertec Group, a worldwide business in the automotive industry, is one of […]

By November 28, 2022 Read More →
Gripper technology key to EV battery manufacture

Gripper technology key to EV battery manufacture

Having supplied end-of-arm tooling (EAOT) for automotive powertrain manufacturing and assembly for over 30 years, Zimmer Group is now at the forefront of the technological transition to electromobility, including the pro-active development of a number of modular solutions for EV vehicle manufacturing. As the transition away from vehicles powered by internal combustion engines to the […]

By November 1, 2022 Read More →
VW Group orders 1,300 new robots from Fanuc

VW Group orders 1,300 new robots from Fanuc

The Volkswagen Group has placed an order with Fanuc for 1,300 robots, demonstrating the strength of its relationship with the leading industrial automation specialist. Throughout 2022 and 2023, Fanuc will supply four VW plants across Europe with a variety of robotic solutions to support production of both Audi and VW models. The majority of the […]

By October 12, 2022 Read More →
Mitsubishi highlights cobots at Automotive Expo

Mitsubishi highlights cobots at Automotive Expo

Mitsubishi Electric is showcasing how its automation technologies can drive the entire electric vehicle value chain forward at the North East Automotive Expo 2022, taking place on 29th September 2022. During the event, visitors will be able to learn more about robotised systems, cyber security solutions, smart energy and many other data-driven opportunities on stand […]

By September 26, 2022 Read More →