Productivity Applications 13/15 - Robotics and Cobotics

Sensors are mandatory in assembly lines for transportation equipment, household appliances and electronic goods, as they help the automated process work safely, precisely and efficiently.

Assembly lines, also called as progressive assembly, is a process where parts are added in as the semi-finished assembly moves from workstation to workstation. Parts are added in sequence until the final assembly is produced. By mechanically moving the parts to the assembly work and moving the semi-finished assembly from workstation to workstation, a finished product can be assembled faster and with less labor than by having workers carry parts to a stationary piece for assembly.

Assembly lines are used particularly to assemble complex items such as cars and other transportation equipment, household appliances and electronic goods. These are machines require sensors to do the automated work safely, precisely and efficiently.