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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints

September 5, 2018

How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.

Green Manufacturing Drives Success at Kenworth

Zoe Leduc

September 5, 2018

With nearly a century of experience manufacturing trucks, it's no surprise that Kenworth is one of PACCAR's most successful arms. Kenworth, along with fellow PACCAR brand Peterbilt, achieved a record 30.7 percent of retail market share for Class 8 trucks in the U.S. and Canada in 2017, up from 28.5 percent in 2016.

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Cobots are the hottest trend in factory automation

Austin Weber

September 4, 2018

Collaborative robots are an important element of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives. Many engineers are intrigued by these next-generation machines that can control force and work safely next to people on assembly lines without traditional safety guarding.

A heretical thought on lightweighting

John Sprovieri

September 4, 2018

My wife and I are mad birders. Our passion has taken us to remote corners of the globe in search of rare and beautiful birds. But, birding trips often come with strict limits on the size and weight of luggage, so we've learned to pack judiciously. Do we really need X? Can we do without Y?

FCA Creates New Aluminum Alloy for Engines

August 20, 2018

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Engineers at FCA and Oak Ridge National Laboratory recently developed a new aluminum alloy that stays strong up to 572 F. The new alloy can also be cast and machined using existing technologies.

Trump Backs Harley Boycott If Some Production Moves Overseas

August 13, 2018

WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump, using Twitter again to criticize a company he once hailed as a “true American icon,” gave his backing to a boycott of Harley-Davidson motorcycles if the company moves some production out of the U.S.

Auto Supplier Lear Opens Assembly Plant in Flint

August 13, 2018

FLINT, MI—For the first the first time in more than 30 years, a major automotive supplier has opened an assembly plant here.

Toyota Plants Named Tops in Quality

August 10, 2018

Toyota Motor Corp.'s Cambridge North plant in Ontario, Canada, which produces the Toyota Corolla, and Georgetown 3 plant in Kentucky, which produces the Lexus ES, are the joint recipients of the 2018 J.D. Power Gold Plant Quality Award.

Body Tracking Technology Comes to Ford Assembly Line

August 7, 2018

VALENCIA, Spain—Advanced body tracking technology commonly used by athletes to improve their performance is now being deployed at a Ford engine assembly facility here. In collaboration with the Instituto Biomecánica de Valencia, Ford developed sensor-embedded suits that are designed to improve worker posture and enhance safety.

Marking Metal Parts With Precision

Manufacturers have several options for precisely marking metal parts.

Jim Camillo

August 6, 2018

Manufacturers often need to mark different types of metal parts. Some of these parts may require several complex codes, while others need just a few simple numbers. In every case, though, the markings need to be permanent, regardless of part size.

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

Cobots vs. People: Which Is Best?

UAW President Shawn Fain Shares Letter In Response To Presidential Election Results

Events

April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.