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Three breakthroughs in the history of the assembly line
Productivity.be - Although it faces stiff competition from the steam engine and the PLC, the assembly line is generally regarded as the most important invention of all time in manufacturing technology. In this article, we take a look at three breakthroughs that have made their mark in the history of the assembly line.
Ford experiments with four-legged robots to scout factories
Ford - These four-legged dog-like robots can sit, shake hands and roll over. They also can perform 360-degree camera scans, handle 30-degree grades and climb stairs for hours at a time. That’s because they are actually 70-pound quadruped robots with distinctly dog-like mobility. They’re part of a Ford manufacturing pilot program designed to save time, reduce cost and increase efficiency.
Agility Robotics to sell first Digit robots to Ford
Ford - Agility Robotics is launching Digit, a robot with arms and legs to work with humans and in human spaces, for commercial sale; and, Ford Motor Company is the first customer, receiving the first two robots off the line. This cooperation continues the existing partnership between Agility and Ford to explore ways to help commercial vehicle customers, including autonomous vehicle businesses, make warehousing and delivery more efficient and affordable for their customers.
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22/04 - 26/04: Hannover Messe, Hannover (D)
14/05 - 16/05: Advanced Manufacturing, Antwerp Expo (B)
15/05 - 16/05: Advanced Engineering, Antwerp Expo (B)
15/05 - 16/05: Food Tech Event, Brabanthallen, 's-Hertogenbosch (Nl)
28/05: Industrie & Maintenance, Namur Expo (B)
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