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Ford Invests $100M in Robotic Laser, Vision Tech

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COLOGNE, Germany, June 3, 2011 — Ford of Europe and Ford North America announced they will head a project to install robotic plant laser inspection technology in 17 assembly plants globally, a planned investment of approximately $100 million (€70 million), to improve fit and finish and reduce wind noise, a key quality factor for consumers and a major industry challenge. Ford Motor Company uses robotic plant laser inspection technology at Chicago Assembly Plant to produce the Ford Explorer, Taurus and Lincoln MKS. Laser vision technology is one part of Ford's overall drive to achieve industry leadership in customer...Read full article

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    Published: June 2011
    AmericasBusinessend-of-line roboticsEuropeFordFord Motor Co.Ford North AmericaFord of EuropeGermanyIllinoisindustriallaser inspectionMichiganrobotic plant laser inspectionroboticsrobotsRon JohnsonSpainvehicle inspectionwind noiseLasers

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