The Zimmer Group has designed a custom gripper that enables one robot to handle both a crankshaft and an engine block.

ZF manufactures these sensors and ECUs at its assembly plant in Peterlee in the United Kingdom. Until recently, the production of air bag modules at the plant relied to a large extent on manual labor.

Hoosier Feeder Company has built a vibratory bowl that feeds plastic caps in two sizes. The 21-inch bowl supplies 30 caps per minute. The caps are output in a vertical hanging position. Engineers used ...

Harness braiding is a process that involves covering wire bundles with protective sleeves made of woven materials. It’s used for a variety of applications, including everything from large aerospace ...

Airbus is in the final stages of completing a second final assembly line (FAL) for its A320neo family aircraft at its U.S.

Following the initial shutdown, workers will return for two weeks in May for limited production before the plant halts ...

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, InnovMetric will host the highly anticipated PolyWorks® Conference Live. This online event is an opportunity to showcase the latest advancements in PolyWorks, InnovMetric ...

Fastening is a critical element in the design and assembly of any product. When there’s an issue with an assembly, many are ...

In most assemblies that are joined with threaded fasteners, the cost of the fasteners is not as important as the cost of installing them. Automation is one way to control that cost. Recently, an ...

SPARTANBURG, SC—BMW Spartanburg is pushing back against recent comments from White House Senior Trade Advisor Peter Navarro, who criticized the automaker’s U.S. business model during an appearance on ...

The aerospace industry faces a challenging task in balancing cost reduction with stringent quality standards. The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) offers transformative solutions in manufacturing ...