Airbus Unveils a New Assembly Line

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Airbus has opened a new assembly line in Hamburg, Germany. The sprawling line was built to assemble the rear fuselage of the new A321 XLR long-haul aircraft. Precision cranes, automated guided vehicles, and laser sensors ensure that each section is positioned accurately for assembly. Get a behind-the-scenes look in this video.

This episode also covers:

• Fanuc opens a new automation center near Detroit.
• A Portuguese company finds a new use for cork—in EVs.
• A German company creates a novel way to move robots.
• Toyota masters autonomous drifting.

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