A dozen SCARA robots produce more than 2 million connectors annually.

Thousands of engineers turn out to see the latest assembly technology.

Despite inflation concerns and lingering supply chain issues, manufacturers are investing in their assembly operations.

BLAINE, MN—Ascential Technologies, a manufacturer of custom automation for medical device manufacturers, has opened a new 100,000-square-foot factory here.

Recently, ATC Automation was called upon to design and build a fully automatic system to assemble a multicomponent residential electrical product.

An automated assembly system that runs like clockwork doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, experience and attention to detail.

Drawing on its experience with robotics, vision inspection, controls and small-part handling, PrimeTest developed a more efficient, automated process.

ABB’s Smart Power business unit turned to JOT Automation to design and build a custom automated assembly system that could increase production volume; handle multiple product variants; and meet high quality standards.

Automakers could need more than 61 million wheels this year, and that doesn’t count aftermarket replacements and upgrades. Satisfying that kind of demand requires automation.

Factory acceptance and site acceptance tests play critical roles in automation projects.