Henry Ford established the first assembly line in 1913, revolutionizing the process of manufacturing automobiles and forever changing the face of industry. In the nearly 100 years since, many innovations have improved the processes of manufacturing, including the idea of singulating parts in order to present them to assembly equipment in a uniform way. Another benefit is that parts remain free from contact with each other which, for parts such as springs that tangle together very easily, is a very good thing. Common device types: Springs Automotive parts Cosmetics Medical devices Consumer products Fragile items