Robotics Industry Insights
Industry : Automotive
One and Only Automation Showcase for Robotics, Vision and Motion Control
by Tanya M. Anandan, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 02/26/2015
Automation is becoming a contact sport. No longer are the machines over there and the humans here.
by Tanya M. Anandan, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 12/17/2014
Manufacturing is sexy. No longer reserved for ops meetings and supplier showboating, behind-the-scenes views of the manufacturing machine...
The Realm of Collaborative Robots – Empowering Us in Many Forms
by Tanya M. Anandan, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 06/17/2014
No area of industrial robotics has attracted more fanfare than human-robot collaboration.
The Art of Industrial Painting with Robots
by Tanya M. Anandan, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 10/07/2013
Some may be seduced by their graceful, delicate movements. But don’t be fooled. Industrial paint robots are relentless perfectionists
Automatic Water Jet Process is a Smart Business Decision
by Bob Rochelle, Foot and Packaging Industry Specialist
POSTED: 10/04/2012
For the past fifty years, manufacturers have experienced increasing pressure to produce more while simultaneously meeting challenges to reduce operating costs, improve operational efficiencies, increase part quality, reduce waste and reduce labor content. These challenges are being met by adopting Lean Manufacturing practices and at the heart of Lean Manufacturing
Robotic Grinding, De-Burring and Finishing Applications
by Bennett Brumson, Contributing Editor
POSTED: 07/02/2012
Due to the dangers involved in manual grinding, de-burring and finishing, robots are increasingly called on to do these operations.
by Ken Miller, Product Manager
POSTED: 05/17/2011
Still reluctant to automate your press brakes? Time to rethink this while you still can, because the latest robotic automation
by Deryck Hart, Business Development Manager
POSTED: 05/08/2011
Worldwide, companies serving the automotive industry have faced a unique set of challenges in the last several years. Still, as
Portal to Success: Update Multiple Robot Programs in a Minute or Less
by Brette Christe, Technical Writer
POSTED: 03/03/2010
Product variations, changes, and introductions are commonplace in manufacturing today. In response, many companies are choosing to use robots for
Classic Metal Finishing: Robot Provides Increased Production and Flexibility
by Brent Lamarand, Engineer
POSTED: 12/07/2009
A Robot Case Study
Positive Action: One Robot Integrator's Unique Response to the Economy
by (staff interview with) Keith Wanner, President, RobotWorx
POSTED: 03/04/2009
RIA: How is the economy affecting the used robot market? KW: This is a good time to be in the used robot market. There are a lot of robots available from companies that are downsizing - newer models with fewer hours. At the same time,
by Brian Huse, Director, Marketing & PR, Robotic Industries Association
POSTED: 01/02/2009
Is your company recession proof? Last year wasn’t so bad for some RIA members. Many had big months in the fall even while consumer spending dried up in the broader economy. One industrial cable company had a terrific October
High-Density Robotic Painting: Latest Trend Lowers Costs
by Randy Schuetz, Tech. Leader, Painting & Dispensing, and Mary Kay Morel, Staff Writer/Editor, Motoman
POSTED: 11/14/2008
One of the primary reasons paint spray booths are expensive to operate is the high energy cost of providing temperature-controlled supply air to replenish exhaust air. As companies look for ways to maximize floorspace utilization to help them cut costs and remain competitive in the global marketplace, spray paint booths
SOLUTIONS FOR LEAN MANUFACTURING: INTEGRATING ROBOTIC AUTOMATION WITH BUSINESS SYSTEMS
by Brette Christe, Technical Writer
POSTED: 11/14/2008
If lean manufacturing is a goal, it may be a good idea to investigate automation solutions that integrate with business systems. This method combines a business’s network and software with machinery and automation equipment. The benefit of this approach is manufacturing systems that are easier to control and
Robotic Paint Automation for Smaller Industrial Operations
by Mark Freels, Paint Business Development Manager, Robotics Division
POSTED: 11/03/2008
Recent advancements have made paint and coating robots highly affordable and useable Painting robots and industrial robots in general have
