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Virtual technology streamlines Ford's manufacturing

Ford Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology, which is designed to reduce production line injuries.
Ford Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology, which is designed to reduce production line injuries.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Company's Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Company's Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ergonomics Engineer Marty Smets talks about  Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Ergonomics Engineer Marty Smets talks about Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ergonomics Engineer Marty Smets talks about Virtual Manufacturing Technology, which reduces production line injuries, as Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture.
Ergonomics Engineer Marty Smets talks about Virtual Manufacturing Technology, which reduces production line injuries, as Ergonomist Kali Gawinski demonstrates the full body motion capture.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ergonomist Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear as he demonstrates the marriage of a transmission to engine as part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Ergonomist Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear as he demonstrates the marriage of a transmission to engine as part of Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ergonomist Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear.
Ergonomist Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear as he demonstrates the marriage of a transmission to engine.
Rob McLean wears immersive virtual reality headgear as he demonstrates the marriage of a transmission to engine.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Ford Motor Co. Product Specialist Jae Perry speaks of the vast changes and overall safety has increased due to Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology center.
Ford Motor Co. Product Specialist Jae Perry speaks of the vast changes and overall safety has increased due to Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology center.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A motion capture camera at Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology center is used in the ergonomic study.
A motion capture camera at Ford Motor Co.'s Virtual Manufacturing Technology center is used in the ergonomic study.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News