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Conveyor Systems, Assemble! with Kevin Howe of IntelliFinishing

This episode explores the evolution of conveyor systems in manufacturing, from the simple assembly lines of the early 1900s to the complex, product-specific systems used in 2018. Kevin Howe of IntelliFinishing discusses how modern conveyor technology has become more versatile and customizable. The conversation highlights how industrial IoT is reshaping finishing and conveyor system design.

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Conveyor Systems, Assemble! with Kevin Howe of IntelliFinishing

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Conveyor systems have evolved significantly from the basic one-way belt used in Model-T production to highly flexible, custom-engineered systems.

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Modern finishing and conveyor systems are increasingly designed on a product-by-product basis to meet diverse manufacturing needs.

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Industrial IoT integration is playing a growing role in optimizing conveyor and finishing system performance.

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Since the early 1900s, the assembly line has been a vital aspect of manufacturing cars and many other products. In 2018, there’s been a massive evolution from the simple one-way conveyor belt system used to manufacture the Model-T, to a more versatile, complex system created on a product by product basis.

Joining us is Kevin Howe, product and installation manager at IntelliFinishing, to discuss the conveyor systems he’s worked on and how the concept of the assembly line has evolved over time.

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Kevin Howe is associated with IntelliFinishing, a company specializing in flexible conveyor-based finishing systems. He speaks to the evolution of conveyor and finishing system technology in modern manufacturing environments.

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