Applications by sector
Where cobots, industrial IoT and digital twins are used in each industry — and what to watch out for.
Cobotics Industrial IoT Digital twin
Assembly, screwdriving and inspection next to people, on lines with many vehicle variants.
Typical applications
- Screwdriving with torque and angle control
- Applying adhesives and sealants
- Visual inspection of finish and fit
- Machine tending (loading and unloading parts)
SDG 8 SDG 9
Cobotics Industrial IoT Digital twin
Testing, inspection and handling of boards and small products, in varied batches and with care against electrostatic discharge.
Typical applications
- Loading and unloading boards into test fixtures
- Optical inspection of boards and assemblies
- Pick-and-place of larger components and connectors
- Screwdriving small enclosures
SDG 9 SDG 12
Cobotics Industrial IoT Digital twin
Packing, palletizing and quality control, with specific hygiene and cleaning requirements.
Typical applications
- Placing packaged products into cases (secondary packaging)
- End-of-line palletizing
- Loading and unloading packaging machines
- Visual inspection of labels, caps and seals
SDG 8 SDG 12
Cobotics Industrial IoT Digital twin
Palletizing, order picking and mobile robots with a collaborative arm, in warehouses and distribution centers.
Typical applications
- Palletizing and depalletizing cases
- Item picking at picking stations
- Kitting parts for production
- Loading and unloading conveyors
SDG 8 SDG 9