Automotive Manufacturing
Trusted by automotive manufacturers worldwide
Leading automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers rely on collaborative robots from Universal Robots and autonomous mobile robots from MiR to stabilize production, improve quality, and scale efficiently across plants and regions.
Proven robotic applications used daily across automotive manufacturing operations.
Example applications where Universal Robots and MiR are deployed today, validated by real customers, at real production speeds.
Automotive Adhesive & Gluing
Robotic application of adhesives and sealants for consistent bonding in automotive assembly processes.
Automotive Camshaft Assembly
Robotic assembly of engines and transmissions, supporting high‑precision fastening and repeatable powertrain production.
Automotive Clip Insertion
Automated clip insertion for interior and exterior assemblies, improving consistency and reducing part damage.
Automotive EV Battery Assembly
Robotic handling and assembly processes supporting safe, precise electric vehicle battery production.
Automotive Frame Welding
Supporting frame welding cells through automated part handling, positioning, and tending
Automotive Nut Running
Robotic nut running for chassis and powertrain fastening with precise torque and angle control.
Automotive Press‑Fit Assembly
Robotic press‑fit operations for controlled insertion of bearings, bushings, and precision components.
Automotive Screwdriving
Automated screwdriving for automotive assembly lines, delivering consistent torque, quality, and cycle times.
Automotive Waste Removal
Autonomous removal of scrap and waste materials to support clean, uninterrupted automotive production flows.
Intralogistics for Parts Transportation
Enhancing Intralogistics in the Automotive Industry with Mobile Industrial Robots AMRs
Automotive Manufacturing
Just‑in‑Time Material Flow + Repeatable Assembly = Predictable Manufacturing Throughput
Modern automotive manufacturing depends on flexibility. Instead of hard-tooled systems and traditional robots, manufacturers increasingly rely on collaborative robots that deliver unmatched flexibility.
Collaborative robots from Universal Robots support repeatable assembly, machine tending, and quality‑critical tasks with consistent precision. At the same time, autonomous mobile robots from MiR ensure materials, kits, and sub‑assemblies are delivered exactly where and when they are needed—without manual transport or production interruptions.
Together, these technologies create a connected production flow where:
- Workstations remain continuously supplied
- Operators focus on higher‑value tasks
- Production throughput stays stable and predictable
The value is not in individual robots, but in how they work together. Mobile robots deliver components just‑in‑time to the line, while collaborative robots immediately perform the next assembly operation—reducing waiting time, eliminating bottlenecks, and minimizing wasted motion across the factory floor.
For automotive manufacturers under pressure to increase output while labor is limited, this approach offers a scalable, intuitive path forward. Robotics supports workforce productivity while improving consistency, efficiency, and operational resilience—helping factories stay competitive today and ready for what comes next.
Ford Optimizes the Assembly Line with UR10
Flexible automation for modern automotive production
From repeatable assembly to intralogistics and quality processes, robotics enables scalable automation across the automotive value chain.
UR Series
The UR Series is our high‑performance collaborative robot arm family, engineered for maximum speed, precision and productivity. These next‑generation robot arms handle higher payloads and longer reaches while maintaining full collaborative capabilities.
e-Series
The e‑Series delivers proven, reliable collaborative automation for a wide range of environments. Each robotic arm in this series combines flexibility, ease of use and the trusted quality that defines Universal Robots.
AMRs
MiR robots are versatile solutions designed to streamline internal transportation and material handling. By adding top modules, our robots can be customized to tow carts, lift, and transport shelves or pallets, providing flexible, ready-made options for various tasks.
Installed Base Application Matrix for Tier Suppliers
Tier Suppliers Installed Base Application Matrix | Seats | Dashboards Interiors | Electric / Electronics | Brake Systems | Metal Components | Plastic Components |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assembly | Screwdriving Steaming Pressing | Clip insertion Screwdriving Stapling Light control assembly Dash frame assembly | Screwdriving Insertion Clip insertion Infotainament systems Fuel injection Emission controls Ignition controls Wire hamess | Screwdriving Nut running Insertion Locks Latches Gear sets | Clip insertion Screwdriving Tail light assembly Head light assembly | |
Material Handling | Seat back placement Frame handling | Kitting | Kitting Bin loading Bin picking | |||
Machine Tending | Frame welder | Injection molding | PCB handling PCB Testers Cable Jacketing | Heat Treatment CNC / Grinders Testers Brake assembly stations Laser making | CNC Press brakes Dial tables Bin picking Gear sets Steering components Shock absorbers | Injection molding Engine cowling Air filter enclosures |
Palletizing | Finished parts | Finished parts | DePalletizing | Finished parts | ||
Dispensing | Seat mold dispensing | Rebranding | Adhesive | |||
Material Removal | Tapping | Casting flash removal | Sprues Flash removal | |||
Quality Inspection | 3D inspection Function testing | Dashboard safety traceability Gap/flush inspection Final assembly inspection | Metrology systems | 3D gauging | ||
Welding | Metal structures | Ultrasonic welding | ||||
MiR Intralogistics | Seat frames Seat controls Seat cushions Finished seats | Dash structures Center console Controls Glove box assemblies Finished interiors | Infotainament systems PCB's Fuel Injection Emission controls Ignition controls Wide hamess Wiper blades Wiper motors Spark plugs Ignition components Lighting | Doors Liners Exhaust pipes Catalytic converters Muffers | Interior structures Engine compartment structure |
Installed Base Application Matrix for OEM Suppliers
OEM Powertrain and Body Shop
Tier Suppliers Installed Base Application Matrix | Engines | Transmission Drive Train | EV Battery | BiW | Door line | Final Assembly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assembly | Screwdriving Nut running Insertion Injector mounting Cylinder head cam brackets Intake manifolds | Scredriving Nut running Insertion Spline shaft mounting Component assembly Camshaft assembly Crankshaft assembly Differential gear assembly Gearbox assembly Brake disc protectors | Screwdriving Insertion Component assembly Buss bar assembly Bracket assembly Bind bar placement | Nut running Riveting Hood assembly Fender assembly Door assembly Deck lid Tailgate Frame compoments Body to frame | Roller insertion Clip insertion Screw driving Nut running Door liner Door panel Water shield Sound proofing Cable harness installation Mounting to body | Screwdriving Nut running Rear axle Rear suspension Soft top Underbody Sunroof Hood assembly Fender assembly Fender cover Weather stripping |
Material Handling | Kitting Bin picking Labeling Fixture exchange | Kitting Drive shaft Layered picking | Kitting Battery P&P Battery pack transfer Label placement Fixture exchange Part transfer | Hood / Trunk lifting | Body labeling Lineside transfer Load / unload tuggers Load / unload AMR’s | |
Machine Tending | CNC | Metrology CMM CNC | Testers Rework stations | Stud welder | ||
Palletizing | Drive shaft Cam housing | |||||
Dispensing | Oil fill Grease fill Gasket clean & prep Foam-in-place gasketing | Oil Fill Gear greasing | Thermal interactive material (TIM) application | Sealant Adhesive Sound Proofing Black out painting Frame wax dispensing | Sealant Adhesive Sound Proofing | Windshield seating Window sealing / glazing Windshield washer filling Headliner taping Name plate application Door seal Floorboard foam dispense |
Material Removal | Casting flash removal | |||||
Quality Inspection | Multi position engine inspection | Gear inspection Gear box inspection Gear mesh inspection | Torque Testing | Flush & gap inspection Surface inspection | Heads up display calibration Prox sensor calibration Gap & flush inspection | |
Welding | Vacuum cleaning of weld debris | |||||
Finishing | Polishing Tack wiping | Front grill cleaning / prep | ||||
MiR Intralogistics | Pistons Crankshafts Heads Intake manifolds | Gears Gear boxes Drive shafts | Battery modules Enclosures Brackets Buss bars | Bumpers Trim Hoods Trunks Door hardware | Doors Liners Wire harnesses | Gas tanks Stbilizer bars Wire harness Tires Glass Center consol Headlights Tail lights Carpet Bumpers Drive sharts Front suspension Springs Fuel tanks Electric power steering Mufflers Catalytic converters Exhaust pipe |
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