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.
Explore next steps in automotive applications
See It Before You Deploy It
Explore a virtual automotive factory and see how collaborative robots and mobile robots work together across real production workflows, from material delivery to repeatable assembly tasks.
Explore our solution kits
Review real automotive use cases and solution kits designed around common production challenges, including assembly, material handling, and quality‑critical tasks.
Talk to an automotive automation expert
Discuss your production challenges and identify where robotics can deliver the fastest impact.
