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AI is revolutionizing quality control in electronics manufacturing by enhancing inspection processes and reducing costs. Anna-Katrina Shedletsky emphasized the power of machine learning and deep learning to automate tasks, improve product quality, and deliver significant ROI, making quality control the perfect starting point for AI implementation.

Nov 26, 2024 · ROCHESTER HILLS, MI—The new M-950iA heavyweight six-axis robot from FANUC can lift payloads of up to 500 kilograms—including automotive components, construction materials and EV battery packs.

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Mar 13, 2023 · “Line balancing is a term used to explain the process of adjusting labor on manufacturing lines in lean organizations to match takt time based upon the rate of demand,” says Art Smalley, president of the Art of Lean Inc., and a former engineer at Toyota Motor Corp.

Pleora's Visual Inspection System brings AI-based decision support to visual inspection and assembly processes. This interactive, on-demand demo will let you use the system to inspect an electronics board to spot product differences and generate …

May 8, 2023 · The process of assembling automobiles hasn’t changed much since the concept was pioneered by Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago. But, engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new process that they claim will reduce EV production costs by 50 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.

Jan 25, 2024 · A significant challenge facing automotive harness manufacturers is how to manage complex wire harnesses from design and manufacturing to delivery. The most desired method is the German kundenspezifischer kabelbaum (KSK) concept, which translates to “customer-specific wire harness.”. A KSK harness is a customized wiring harness that is manufactured based on customer specifications.

Apr 9, 2020 · Of the many steps in the process of assembling a wire harness, testing the crimped terminal is a crucial one. If the terminal hasn’t been properly attached to the end of the wire, it can cause the wire and eventually the entire wire harness to fail. Most manufacturers use pull testing to assess crimped connections and ensure that terminals are properly attached.

Nov 21, 2023 · PRINCETON, IN—Toyota Indiana celebrated a major milestone today as the plant started production of the first-ever Lexus TX, an all-new, three-row luxury SUV. The 2024 TX is the first Lexus SUV to be assembled in the U.S., and the first Lexus for Toyota Indiana.