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Data Analytics and the Smart Factory

Big data is becoming a strategic manufacturing tool.

May 2, 2019

Manufacturing in the 19th century was driven by steam. In the 20th century, it was electricity. Today, manufacturing is driven by data.

Tariffs hurt consumers

John Sprovieri

May 1, 2019

In my March editorial, I discussed the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on assemblers of steel and aluminum products. However, another constituency has also been affected by tariffs: U.S. consumers.

Getting Started on the Road to Industry 4.0

Just as lean manufacturing is about more than eliminating waste, Industry 4.0 is not merely a matter of connecting machines and products via the Internet.

John Sprovieri

May 1, 2019

By now, we've all heard the hype: The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) will fundamentally change manufacturing and offer a cornucopia of benefits, including increased efficiency, higher quality and more responsive supply chains.

Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly

These success stories highlight the need to use the latest wire processing technology on the shop floor

John Sprovieri

April 17, 2019

Wire harness assembly doesn't get more complex or safety-critical than in the aerospace industry. A typical harness might contain thousands of wires and hundreds of connectors

Designing Aircraft Wire Harnesses 101

Engineers have many things to consider when designing wire harnesses for military aircraft.

John Ashour

April 17, 2019

So, you're a new engineer freshly out of college. You've been hired at a large OEM to design wire harnesses and wired box assemblies. Not having the proper training in college, you ask yourself, "Where do I start?" The possibilities are limitless.

Positioning Equipment Improves Ergonomics for Medical Device Assembler

Powered positioning equipment helps workers at Thermo Fischer Scientific to assemble 40-pound incubators safely and efficiently

Judy Camp

April 10, 2019

Ergonomic upgrades are becoming a vital part of many workplaces, and assembly workstations can be especially challenging. According to data from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, ergonomic issues cost U.S. companies upwards of $54 billion annually, and they account for one-third of workplace absences.

New Book Examines Chicago’s Manufacturing Heritage

April 10, 2019

CHICAGO—A new book entitled Made in Chicago examines the important role that manufacturing played in the history and growth of the Windy City.

Ford to Invest $1 Billion in Chicago Plants

April 10, 2019

CHICAGO—Ford Motor Co. plans to invest $1 billion in its assembly and stamping plants here.

Airbus Sponsors Electric Air Racing Series

April 10, 2019

TOULOUSE, France—Inspired by auto racing's popular Formula E series, Air Race E plans to hold its first series of competitions in 2020 in partnership with Airbus.

What You Should Know About Curing Lamps

The right lamp is crucial for optimal curing of adhesives

Robert Saller

April 9, 2019

UV-curing adhesives are often the first choice for fast and efficient bonding of components. Able to cure within seconds, these adhesives allow high throughputs to be achieved in serial production.