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The tools a medical device company uses for designing automation equipment can make or break the transition to automation. The key is knowing what's out there. Kenneth Lindner, Eric P. Kilburg, Roger ...

The design stage of a product’s life cycle is arguably one of the most crucial decision making periods, as 70 to 80 percent of the overall manufacturing cost can be projected at this stage. Engineers ...

Software automation in PCB assembly. Advantages and disadvantages of software automation in PCB assembly. The PCB assembly (PCBA) process is becoming more complex with evolving market trends such as ...

A software-powered simulation for assembly behavior can compensate for the gap in automation by building intuition in the safety of a high-fidelity digital twin. The best way to align a screw is a ...

The integration level of a system-on-chip (SoC) is defined in RTL, just like the rest of the design. Historically, RTL has been built through text editors. However, a decade or more ago, the sheer ...

Current trends in automated assembly require manufacturers to reconsider outdated processes and expand production capabilities. Here are a few pointers to consider. Markets for everything from ...

The infusion of technology into the medical field yields groundbreaking and life-saving medical devices, which, in turn, presents new considerations for manufacturers due to device development's ...

With its FlexChassis modular assembly platform, JR Automation, a Hitachi Group company, allows manufacturers to start with a small system for product testing or proof of concepts. From there, they can ...

A common theme in automation today is interoperability and openness. For many small to medium-sized manufacturers however, achieving this level of interoperability requires time and resources that ...

Another major benefit of using automated material handling systems is the energy savings they bring. Take for example chain ...