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At the horseshoe-shaped assembly line in Youngstown, Ohio, engine parts move like clockwork on a conveyor with 60-second takt time for each station.“It’s a fast-paced line; everything is just-in-time, just-in-sequence,” says Gary Bobalik, director of marketing at Comprehensive Logistics. The company is the leading logistics and contract manufacturing provider to two of North America’s largest automotive enterprises, operating suspension, powertrain and interior component sub-assembly lines.The l …

When an investigation discovered that a large UK food manufacturer failed to install a  safety guard that could have prevented an engineer from major injury when he was trapped while conducting a conveyor belt inspection, the company was hit with a massive fine. This lesson serves as a reminder that every food and beverage processor must plan and implement appropriate safety procedures. As safety requirements evolve, older equipment may require additional safety measures to com …

Global Running Day inspires everyone to get up and moving. Whether you are running around with your dog or around the block, the goal is to increase activity while having fun and get others to join you. This year's Million Kid Run aims to get children excited about fitness by living ac active lifestyle. As personalization becomes more and more popular with younger markets, Adidas is harnessing this trend in their SpeedFactory which allows users to digitally create the perfect customize …

With these innovative tools, manufacturers no longer need to invest in expensive and complicated custom-designed solutions.Program and install, as easy as 1-2-3Robotiq shook up the cobot industry with the release of our Adaptive Grippers over 6 years ago. Now, with the addition of AirPick and EPick to the Robotiq Gripper family, we've expanded our lineup of reliable, high-quality grippers. AirPick and EPick give manufacturers full control over their automation process:Easy to program Fast …

Collaborative robots are promoted as not requiring safety guarding and able to work right alongside human employees. This does not necessarily mean they are inherently safe once deployed with any attachments, such as sharp end-effectors or welding tools. The engineering team must consider the application and the environment when creating and implementing a collaborative robot system.Two of the most critical safety standards relating to collaborative robot cells are the ISO/TS 15066 and RIA TR 15 …