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What is automotive automation?

All automotive manufacturing, welding, assembly, and material handling processes can benefit from automated equipment. Most commonly, automation involves integrating robotics into key areas to save time, increase capacity, and protect employees from dangerous conditions and repetitive labor. Car part producers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) use robotics and vision for welding, assembly, inspection, and testing. Automation is flexible and evolving. There are still many more opportunities to integrate automation to optimize car manufacturing processes.

Applications of automotive automation

Automotive companies and their automation partners design and deploy robots in high-speed, high-throughput areas to complete welding, inspection, material handling, and assembly of all sorts of parts from under the hood to the cabin. For example, robots have been a crucial part in producing fuel systems, engines, electronics, lights, mirrors, auto body components, and more. Automotive robots are getting faster, smarter, and more efficient.

Assembly Systems

Automation can be deployed in automotive assembly lines for riveting, fastening, or snapping together parts big and small. Pairing robotics and vision is ideal for optimizing product assembly lines. Companies have successfully optimized their lines for glass installation and urethane application, assembly component bonding, and material handling parts. The benefits include reducing labor costs, reaching new throughput goals, and increasing quality.

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Robotic Welding in the Automotive Industry

Automotive companies join materials together faster, safer, and more efficiently with welding automation solutions. Robotics used in welding can include customized weld cells, six-axis robots for MIG or laser welding, and more applications. Using automated robots in welding improves quality, keeps employees away from sparks and hazardous conditions, and reduces waste.

Robotic Welding in the Automotive Industry

Automotive companies join materials together faster, safer, and more efficiently with welding automation solutions. Robotics used in welding can include customized weld cells, six-axis robots for MIG or laser welding, and more applications. Using automated robots in welding improves quality, keeps employees away from sparks and hazardous conditions, and reduces waste.

Robotic Welding in the Automotive Industry

Automotive companies join materials together faster, safer, and more efficiently with welding automation solutions. Robotics used in welding can include customized weld cells, six-axis robots for MIG or laser welding, and more applications. Using automated robots in welding improves quality, keeps employees away from sparks and hazardous conditions, and reduces waste.

Body Assembly

Automotive body assembly automation involves streamlining repetitive processes like welding, material handling, and assembling auto body components. Automotive manufacturers can save on labor costs and rework, improving quality and repeatability with robotics, vision, and software integration. We are also one of the leaders in developing body shop designs with EPLAN and AutoCAD.

Body Assembly

Automotive body assembly automation involves streamlining repetitive processes like welding, material handling, and assembling auto body components. Automotive manufacturers can save on labor costs and rework, improving quality and repeatability with robotics, vision, and software integration. We are also one of the leaders in developing body shop designs with EPLAN and AutoCAD.

Body Assembly

Automotive body assembly automation involves streamlining repetitive processes like welding, material handling, and assembling auto body components. Automotive manufacturers can save on labor costs and rework, improving quality and repeatability with robotics, vision, and software integration. We are also one of the leaders in developing body shop designs with EPLAN and AutoCAD.

Engine Modules

Security & Signal Systems

Brakes Systems

Wipers

Engine Blocks

Cylinder Heads

Camshafts

Final Engine Assembly

Gearboxes

Engine Cooling & Air Conditioning

How JR Automation supports automotive companies

Manufacturers need innovative partners to meet the demands for fast shipping, efficiency, and advanced technology. OEMs and Tier 1 manufacturers interested in adopting automotive robotics should work with an experienced integration partner for design and deployment. JR Automation has decades of experience in designing, building, and installing solutions throughout welding, assembly lines, and shipping processes.

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PRODUCT EXPERTISE

We tackle every component in the automotive industry, including body-in-white, interiors, electric motor assemblies, and powertrain. From small inspection stations to massive assembly lines, we use cutting-edge technologies, including sonic, GMAW, TIG, friction stir, laser welding, robotic assembly-material handling, vision inspection and guidance, and much more. Our engineers will create and automate a solution with attractive returns on investment to make your product and product assemblies. Our vast experience includes:

Floor pan assemblies

Rockers

Shock towers

Plenums

Header panels

Rear-end panels

Cowl top assemblies

Reinforcements

Front struts

Seat back assemblies

Front/rear & engine rails

Lift gates

Seat tracks

Tire and wheel

Door panels

Airbags

Sun and moon roofs

Car batteries

Front and rear bumpers

Mirrors and visors

Head and taillights

Puddle lamps

Glass processing

Backlights

Side glass panels

Hinge assembly

Demold of IMM parts

Tow hitch welding

Brake pedal welding

Fascia processing

Bumper assembly and inspection

Anti-lock brake systems (ABS)

Pillar cap-applique processing

Capabilities

Assembly Solutions

Adhesive & Sealant Dispensing, Adhesives, Bowl Feeding, Clip Driving, Continuous Motion, Flex Feeding, Force & Distance Monitoring, High Speed Pick & Place, Induction Heating, Insert Assembly, Leak Testing, Linear Motion, Lot Traceability, MIG Welding, Part Feeding, Pick & Place, Press Tending, Riveting, Robotic Assembly, Robotic Palletizing, Screwdriving, Sonic Welding, Vision Inspection & Verification Systems, Vision-guided Robotics

Assembly Solutions

Adhesive & Sealant Dispensing, Adhesives, Bowl Feeding, Clip Driving, Continuous Motion, Flex Feeding, Force & Distance Monitoring, High Speed Pick & Place, Induction Heating, Insert Assembly, Leak Testing, Linear Motion, Lot Traceability, MIG Welding, Part Feeding, Pick & Place, Press Tending, Riveting, Robotic Assembly, Robotic Palletizing, Screwdriving, Sonic Welding, Vision Inspection & Verification Systems, Vision-guided Robotics

Assembly Solutions

Adhesive & Sealant Dispensing, Adhesives, Bowl Feeding, Clip Driving, Continuous Motion, Flex Feeding, Force & Distance Monitoring, High Speed Pick & Place, Induction Heating, Insert Assembly, Leak Testing, Linear Motion, Lot Traceability, MIG Welding, Part Feeding, Pick & Place, Press Tending, Riveting, Robotic Assembly, Robotic Palletizing, Screwdriving, Sonic Welding, Vision Inspection & Verification Systems, Vision-guided Robotics

Fiber Processing

Annealing, Bi-component Filament Spinning, Bonding, Calandering, Carbonication Line Applications, Carbonization Creels, Tension Stands, Sizing, & Drying, Carbonization Oven & Furnace Integration, Compaction & Nip Rolls, Composite Tank Manufacturing, Crimping Boxes, Cross Ply Applications, Drawing, Drying, Edge Sealing, Extrusion, Fiber Optics Filament Spinning, Finishing: Baths or Kiss Rolls, Glass Filament Spinning, Laminating Applications, Piddling Arms, Polymerization, Prepreg Line Applications, Quenching: Air & Solution, Rollstands: Heated or Cooled, Steam Chest, Unwind & Rewind Stands, Weaving Applications

Fiber Processing

Annealing, Bi-component Filament Spinning, Bonding, Calandering, Carbonication Line Applications, Carbonization Creels, Tension Stands, Sizing, & Drying, Carbonization Oven & Furnace Integration, Compaction & Nip Rolls, Composite Tank Manufacturing, Crimping Boxes, Cross Ply Applications, Drawing, Drying, Edge Sealing, Extrusion, Fiber Optics Filament Spinning, Finishing: Baths or Kiss Rolls, Glass Filament Spinning, Laminating Applications, Piddling Arms, Polymerization, Prepreg Line Applications, Quenching: Air & Solution, Rollstands: Heated or Cooled, Steam Chest, Unwind & Rewind Stands, Weaving Applications

Fiber Processing

Annealing, Bi-component Filament Spinning, Bonding, Calandering, Carbonication Line Applications, Carbonization Creels, Tension Stands, Sizing, & Drying, Carbonization Oven & Furnace Integration, Compaction & Nip Rolls, Composite Tank Manufacturing, Crimping Boxes, Cross Ply Applications, Drawing, Drying, Edge Sealing, Extrusion, Fiber Optics Filament Spinning, Finishing: Baths or Kiss Rolls, Glass Filament Spinning, Laminating Applications, Piddling Arms, Polymerization, Prepreg Line Applications, Quenching: Air & Solution, Rollstands: Heated or Cooled, Steam Chest, Unwind & Rewind Stands, Weaving Applications

Inspection & Testing

2D Laser Inspection, 3D Laser Inspection, Electrical , Force & Distance Monitoring, Functional Testing, Hardness, Helium Leak Test, High Speed Camera Vision Inspection, Inline Bead Inspection for Dispensing, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, Leak Testing, Lot Traceability, LVDT Mechanical Inspection, Pressure Decay Leak Test, Sound, Ultrasonic, UV Vision Inspection

Inspection & Testing

2D Laser Inspection, 3D Laser Inspection, Electrical , Force & Distance Monitoring, Functional Testing, Hardness, Helium Leak Test, High Speed Camera Vision Inspection, Inline Bead Inspection for Dispensing, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, Leak Testing, Lot Traceability, LVDT Mechanical Inspection, Pressure Decay Leak Test, Sound, Ultrasonic, UV Vision Inspection

Inspection & Testing

2D Laser Inspection, 3D Laser Inspection, Electrical , Force & Distance Monitoring, Functional Testing, Hardness, Helium Leak Test, High Speed Camera Vision Inspection, Inline Bead Inspection for Dispensing, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, Leak Testing, Lot Traceability, LVDT Mechanical Inspection, Pressure Decay Leak Test, Sound, Ultrasonic, UV Vision Inspection

Software & Data Integration

Barcode Communication, CAD-to-path Programming, Custom Software Development, Data Storage Communication, Data Tracking Communication, In-line 3D Part Metrology, Line Tracking Programming, Lot Traceability, MES Communication Systems, RFID Communication, Robotic Cell Simulations, SCADA Development, Trafficking Conveyors

Software & Data Integration

Barcode Communication, CAD-to-path Programming, Custom Software Development, Data Storage Communication, Data Tracking Communication, In-line 3D Part Metrology, Line Tracking Programming, Lot Traceability, MES Communication Systems, RFID Communication, Robotic Cell Simulations, SCADA Development, Trafficking Conveyors

Welding Applications

Friction Stir Welding, Friction Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Heat Welding, Heatstake Welding, Heatstakes, Hot Plate Welding, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, IR Welding, Laser Welding, MIG Welding, Plastics Welding, Resistance Welding, RF Welding, Scrim Media Welding, Sonic Welding, Spin Welding, TIG Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Welding

Welding Applications

Friction Stir Welding, Friction Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Heat Welding, Heatstake Welding, Heatstakes, Hot Plate Welding, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, IR Welding, Laser Welding, MIG Welding, Plastics Welding, Resistance Welding, RF Welding, Scrim Media Welding, Sonic Welding, Spin Welding, TIG Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Welding

Welding Applications

Friction Stir Welding, Friction Welding, Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), Heat Welding, Heatstake Welding, Heatstakes, Hot Plate Welding, Inline Weld Process Monitoring, IR Welding, Laser Welding, MIG Welding, Plastics Welding, Resistance Welding, RF Welding, Scrim Media Welding, Sonic Welding, Spin Welding, TIG Welding, Ultrasonic Welding, Welding

JR Automation - A Hitachi Group Company

Hitachi Completes Acquisition of JR Automation

Hitachi, Ltd. JR Automation Technologies, LLC announced that Hitachi has completed the acquisition of the robotic SI business mainly operated by JR Automation from funds managed by Crestview Partners.

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CASE STUDY

Eight-Station Dial Forms Rubber Extrusions for Truck Doors

The objective was to create a machine with the capability to heat-form a rubber extrusion used on the rear door of an extended cab truck. The team based their solution on an eight-station rotary dial concept with a cycle rate of 90 seconds.

Technical Capabilities Involed:

dispense applications
plastics processing

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