Industries topics | Assembly

Leak Testing Batteries

A new technology accurately tests cylindrical, prismatic and pouch cells for electric vehicles

October 1, 2020

Sales of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly plug-in hybrids and full battery electrics, are growing faster than expected, according to a study released earlier this year by the Boston Consulting Group.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

ERIKS Scales up 3D Printing of Parts, Tools for OEMs, MROs

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

The type of relationship that exists between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) suppliers can vary greatly, depending on industry.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

Understanding PPAP

Jon Quigley

September 18, 2020

The automotive industry describes its approach to product development and manufacturing in the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process.

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

A proven project management plan and prompt client feedback are essential for integrators to build fully and semiautomated assembly systems on short deadlines.

Jim Camillo

September 15, 2020

Most people would agree that the proverb, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," is not meant to be taken literally. To them, the expression conveys the idea that the most important problems are the ones most likely to get attention.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts

John Sprovieri

September 15, 2020

Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.

Traditional OEMs are rethinking their technology strategies and business models as they prepare for battle with new mobility competitors

John Challen

September 14, 2020

Traditional OEMs face a challenge in the coming years as new competitors and fresh approaches to personal transportation appear. Daimler and Volvo are two of the old-guard leaders preparing for the new battle. According to recent interviews, full assaults on the IT (information technology) and safety fronts are just two of the highlighted strategies being deployed.

The Advantages of Impulse Welding

High-velocity collisions create strong welds in dissimilar materials.

Zoe Leduc

September 14, 2020

Welding is used in a number of applications because it is a strong and consistent joining method. However, traditional welding techniques have limitations, such as the ability to join dissimilar metals or shape memory metals.

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2020

Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.

AME Issues Plan to Increase US Manufacturing Jobs

John Sprovieri

September 9, 2020

Since the end of the Great Recession, U.S. manufacturing jobs increased steadily, from 11.5 million in December 2009 to 12.9 million in November 2019.