Here are some ways that the modern engine assembly line differs from Ford’s.
Data Collection
In the modern assembly line, new kinds of sensors and IIoT devices collect data from humans and machines in real time.
Collaborative
Thanks to advanced robotics, collaborative automation, and more sophisticated software, humans work more intimately with machines on assembly lines than ever before.
Less Linear
Some assembly lines are less linear than their predecessors. Instead, work is routed dynamically between different lines and cells as necessary.
High-Mix Products
With high demand for customization and more advanced error-proofing technology, modern assembly lines can produce hundreds of variants of a single product.
