Automotive

Automating end-of-line battery test and assembly

Automating end-of-line battery test and assembly

The experts at Yamaha explain that SCARA robots can bring fast and flexible automation to automotive battery production, providing a platform for accurate, high-speed handling of battery modules for end-of-line testing and assembly. Sales of electric vehicles are growing, as new styles are offered and usability and driving range improve. With environmental legislation putting its […]

By November 27, 2023 Read More →
Robotic solution for automated paint centre

Robotic solution for automated paint centre

A good example of robotics specialist Yaskawa’s expansion into new manufacturing applications is the company’s involvement in a state-of-the-art automated robotic painting technical centre in Derby. The centre represents a highly advanced automated painting solution as a result of collaboration between the centre’s owners Peak Contracts, along with Yaskawa and paint supplier Graco. The centre […]

By November 22, 2023 Read More →
FANUC lands global robot deal with Volvo Cars

FANUC lands global robot deal with Volvo Cars

Leading automation supplier FANUC has signed a contract with Volvo Cars to supply industrial robots to the automotive manufacturer’s plants across the globe, including its new battery production facilities in Europe, Asia and America. The first phase of the deal will see FANUC supply more than 700 robots to a planned new manufacturing site in […]

By October 23, 2023 Read More →
Automatic loading and unloading of pressed parts

Automatic loading and unloading of pressed parts

A robot-based 3D measuring system is helping an automotive manufacturer reduce the cycle times of its press lines. Four Ensenso 3D cameras from IDS Imaging Development Systems provide the basic data and thus the platform for process automation. Robots do monotonous workflows and less pleasant, repetitive tasks with brilliance. Combined with image processing, they become […]

By September 22, 2023 Read More →
Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time

Keeping automotive supply chain agile and just-in-time

William Hughes has adapted quickly to a serious increase in demand from a tier-one automotive seating customer, turning to Fanuc as part of major new investment in robotic welding cells and associated tooling and fixtures. The investment at its plant in Bulgaria is in reaction to the ramp up in popularity for a recently released […]

By August 22, 2023 Read More →
IO-Link RFID helps improve cobot capabilities

IO-Link RFID helps improve cobot capabilities

When an automotive manufacturer needed a low cost, easy-to-implement solution to add RFID verification to the automated tooling change system, for a small robot working as a machine tender to an expensive and delicate machining centre, it turned to Contrinex. The integration of interchangeable end-of-arm tooling for robots increases their flexibility and capability but also […]

By August 10, 2023 Read More →
Yamaha unveils new cobot at Automatica 2023

Yamaha unveils new cobot at Automatica 2023

Yamaha Robotics FA Section exhibited its new prototype cobot at Automatica 2023 and showed a solution to automate test and assembly of large electric-vehicle (EV) battery packs for greater productivity. Also, Yamaha’s LCMR200 programmable transport modules demonstrated space-saving circulation units with dedicated track and trace that protects quality control and uptime. Debuting at the show, […]

By July 11, 2023 Read More →
Magnetic gripper removes need for compressed air

Magnetic gripper removes need for compressed air

For lifting, grabbing or positioning ferromagnetic products such as sheet steel in the automotive and steel processing industries, among others, Waalre-based Goudsmit Magnetics has developed an electrically switchable magnetic gripper. This system requires no compressed air and complements the current generation of pneumatically-controlled magnetic grippers. The end-of-arm tool can be attached to robots and manipulators […]

By June 19, 2023 Read More →
Yamaha presents new solutions at Automatica

Yamaha presents new solutions at Automatica

Yamaha Robotics Factory Automation section will demonstrate new robots and applications at Automatica 2023 in Munich, 27-30 June, highlighting superior flexibility, productivity, and quality in automotive battery production and diverse industrial processes. A special focus on SCARA robots will feature the YK1200X, which is designed for high accuracy, with arm length up to 1200mm and […]

By June 7, 2023 Read More →
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 →