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Robots Automate Welding of Aluminum Parts

Automated cell produces leak-proof housings for solar power inverters.

March 9, 2023

The heart and brain of every photovoltaic (PV) system is the inverter, which converts direct current generated by solar panels into alternating current that can be used in a home or business.

High-Speed Rail Demands Light Railcars

Carbon-fiber composite is on track for big growth in the rail sector

Austin Weber

June 9, 2020

Automotive and aerospace manufacturers have been at the forefront of the lightweighting trend for some time now. But, they're not the only ones. The railway industry could also benefit from the use of new, lightweight structural materials.

Nanotech Enables Engineers to Weld Aluminum Alloy

April 10, 2019

LOS ANGELES—Engineers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have developed a way to weld an aluminum alloy that was difficult to join in the past.

Calculating ROI for Automated Welding Equipment

What’s obvious to manufacturing engineers may not be to the folks who sign the checks

Olli-Pekka Holamo

April 5, 2019

Production engineers often get excited about new technologies and tend to think that the benefits of investing in them are obvious to everyone else in the company. However, enthusiastic engineers can get an unpleasant surprise if they are not prepared to argue their case properly.

Lasers for Lightweighting

Lasers are creating new possibilities for automakers to shape and join lightweight materials

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2018

Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception.

New Process Joins Aluminum and Steel Parts

May 30, 2018

RICHLAND, WA—Engineers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory here have developed a new process for joining aluminum and steel. Friction stir dovetailing was inspired by assembly techniques used in woodworking.

Friction Stir Welding Expands Its Reach

Originally developed for joining aluminum, friction stir welding is now being applied to other materials, including steel, copper, titanium and even nylon.

John Sprovieri

October 12, 2017

When it’s finished, NASA’s massive new Space Launch System (SLS) rocket will be truly awe-inspiring.

Ultrasonic Metal Welder Improves Bus Bar Assembly

Jim Camillo

February 3, 2015

LEONI AG Adds an Essential Twist to its Welding Method

Aluminum Welding Made Easier

Mike Vandenberg

January 6, 2015

New technologies are making MIG welders a good option for joining aluminum.

New Technology for Welding Aluminum

Austin Weber

February 1, 2014

Welding allows engineers to join lightweight materials.

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

New Technologies for Robotic Screwdriving

Automotive Stamping Line Is Fast and Flexible

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