From automotive manufacturing to shipping, complex assembly, inspection, and palletizing tasks are required across the transportation sector. Collaborative robots enhance production efficiency and quality by improving precision and reducing cycle times.
Transportation
Collaborative robots in Transportation
Today's transportation sector is fast-paced and fast-evolving. Automotive and aerospace manufacturers need flexible automation that can keep pace with vehicle and related parts production, especially with the increasing demand for Electric Vehicles (EVs) and new technology. Cobots from Universal Robots deliver consistent quality and precision, whether they are performing critical safety inspections or handling delicate electronic components.
Deploying cobots allow business owners to automate repetitive or dangerous tasks, such as welding, screwdriving, and machine tending. In exchange, skilled workers can focus on complex and demanding engineering and quality control positions. The end result? Accelerated production while maintaining the highest safety and reliability standards the sector requires.
Case stories
Toyota Motor
Toyota Motor Hokkaido, Inc., built a robot system using UR cobots to improve its facilities for the diff-pinion (round gear wheels) loading process. As a result, they were able to build their own robot system that reduced costs and space, and improved the operation rate from 92% to 98%, compared to the previous system.
Ford Motor Company
UR10 cobots are now deployed on the engine assembly line where they grease camshafts, fill engines with oil and perform quality inspections. The cobots help Ford deliver a faster production throughput while also relieving employees of repetitive tasks.
Olympus
Olympus uses UR5e cobots to automate non-destructive testing (NDT), improving efficiency and reducing repetitive strain on workers. The cobots handle tasks like aircraft inspection and precious metal verification, allowing operators to focus on higher-value activities.
Cobot automation in automotive manufacturing
Cobots are transforming automotive production lines. From applications ranging from dashboard assembly to quality inspection, robot arms excel at repetitive tasks such as component installation and sealant and paint application. Cobots can quickly and easily adapt to new products, even in low-volume or quick-turn jobs. Deploy and redeploy them in-house, and integrate them with vision systems to increase precision and reliability.
Robotic solutions for EV manufacturing
In the rapidly growing Electric Vehicle (EV) industry, collaborative robots are essential in the automation of repetitive tasks such as motor component installation, battery cell placement, and harness assembly. Businesses program these versatile robots for their precision and enhanced productivity. The robot arms can also be reprogrammed to handle new processes and procedures, providing ample room and agility to keep pace with the changing technological landscape within the EV industry.
Utmost precision in aerospace manufacturing
Precision and quality are paramount in aerospace manufacturing, and cobots meet the stringent standards required for aircraft component assembly, production, and testing. Cobots can handle tasks such as precise hole drilling, rivet installation, and surface finishing. Vital components are then inspected to ensure they comply with strict industry regulations that are updated over time.
Enhancing efficiency in commercial vehicle manufacturing
Cobots bring commercial vehicle production to the twenty-first century by transforming traditional assembly lines with flexible automation solutions. Cobots handle demanding tasks from chassis assembly to the installation of large and heavy components, before performing final quality inspections. Working alongside human employees, cobots optimize production flow and can be adapted to meet varying production demands in truck, bus, and other commercial vehicle manufacturing.
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Tried. Tested. Trusted.
Universal Robots has deployed over 90,000 cobots into every manufacturing industry. Companies of all sizes, from Fortune 500 giants to local contract machine shops, are leveraging our 6th generation cobots to increase productivity and quality and improve job satisfaction for their manufacturing teams.
Flexible
UR cobots meet the demands for flexibility head-on with industry-leading ease-of-use, intuitive programming, and a powerful back-end for OEMs and developers to add value and meet specific needs. UR cobot-based systems generate ROI that is usually measured in months, not years.
Worker-safe, worker-friendly
Universal Robots has developed the most complete set of safety tools and functions in the industry. Our 17 safety protocols can be configured to meet the varied safety requirements of your plant or facilities and your application risk assessment, letting your manufacturing team work safely side-by-side with UR cobots.
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