Testing High-Voltage EV Components Austin Weber December 16, 2024 As electric vehicles become more popular on land, sea and air, high-voltage testing, analysis and validation is more important than ever.Read More
See It at the Show Adhesives Dissipate Heat in Electric Motors John Sprovieri December 12, 2024 All electric motors generate substantial heat during operation. Managing that heat is critical for the reliability, performance and longevity of the motor. Thermally conductive adhesives are one tool for doing just that.Read More
Water and EV Batteries Don’t Mix Jon Quigley December 11, 2024 While most EVs are designed to handle inclement weather, flooding poses unique challenges that can lead to battery failures and even safety hazards.Read More
Hybrid Vehicle Assembly Trends Nathan Eddy December 9, 2024 Battery and gas drivetrains combine the best of two domains.Read More
Automated 3D Inspection System Detects Weld Defects John Sprovieri December 9, 2024 Automotive manufacturers are using the technology to inspect battery compartments and other safety-critical assemblies.Read More
Leak Testing Fuel-Related Components Austin Weber December 5, 2024 To increase efficiency and improve safety, OnRobot employs its own automation products on its assembly lines.Read More
2024 Capital Spending Survey: Spending Levels Off John Sprovieri December 4, 2024 With the election in the rearview mirror, assemblers are poised to invest in their operations again.Read More
Joining Aluminum With Friction-Based Self-Pierce Riveting Hui Huang Ph.D. December 2, 2024 New process combines the mechanical joining mechanism of self-pierce riveting with the solid-state joining mechanism of friction-stir spot welding.Read More
Automotive Stamping Line Is Fast and Flexible John Sprovieri November 27, 2024 The presses stamp out 17 million parts annually with an accuracy of ±0.1 millimeter.Read More
Adhesives and Dispensing Transparent Adhesive Assembles Automotive Headlights New adhesive won't turn yellow when exposed to high temperatures. November 25, 2024 SUDBURY, MA—DELO has developed a new transparent, active-alignment adhesive for assembling automotive headlights.Read More