TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGY IS WORKING

This article discusses the use of robots in the glass industry. Most of the robots in use in the glass industry are "pick-and-place" mechanical arms which "man" stations in factory production or assembly lines. Specific examples of this type of robot use are cited. It is also pointed out that, although other car manufacturers are major robot users, only General Motors is currently using robots to install auto glass. Safety measures for workers around robots are also briefly discussed.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Glass Association

  8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 302
  McLean, VA  United States  22102
• Authors:
  • Still, G
• Publication Date: 1985-4

Media Info

• Features: Photos;
• Pagination: 7 p.
• Serial:
  • Glass Magazine
  • Volume: 35
  • Issue Number: 4
  • Publisher: National Glass Association

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Automobile industry; Building; Facilities; Glass; Installation; Robots; Safety; Windshields
• Identifier Terms: General Motors Corporation
• Subject Areas: Construction; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00452272
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-038 716
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Jan 31 1986 12:00AM