Automotive electronics: Detroit bets on electronics to stymie Japan: Programmable controllers, robots, lasers, and microwave detectors maintain quality on U.S. auto makers´ production and assembly fines

Programmable controllers, robots, lasers, and microwave detectors maintain quality on US auto makers´ production and assembly lines. In addition to controlling robots, programmable controllers are managing such functions as automatic in-process gauging, automatic tool compensation, torque monitoring, automatic grinding, and automatic balancing.