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Appliance Makers Keep It Together With PSAs

Pressure-sensitive adhesives are helping appliance assemblers enhance aesthetics, performance and reliability

Michael G. Price II

April 8, 2020

Pressure-sensitive adhesives are helping appliance assemblers enhance aesthetics, performance and reliability

Small Robots Play a Big Role in Automation

Compact tabletop machines are becoming more popular with manufacturers

Austin Weber

April 2, 2020

In basketball, the most flexible player is often the smallest person on the team. Small robots play a similar role in manufacturing.

HP Offers 3D Printing to Increase Production of Critical Devices

March 25, 2020

PALO ALTO, CA — HP Inc. and its global digital manufacturing community are mobilizing 3D printing teams, technology, experience and production capacity to help deliver critical parts in medical facilities treating patients with COVID-19.

Stratasys Increasing Production of Personal Protection Equipment

March 23, 2020

EDEN PRAIRIE, MN — Stratasys Ltd. has announced a global mobilization of the company’s 3D printing resources and expertise to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic with the initial focus is on providing thousands of disposable face shields for use by medical personnel.

Common Mistakes When Dispensing and Curing Light- Curing Adhesives

Avoid these common mistakes when dispensing and curing light-curing adhesives

Zoe Leduc

March 5, 2020

Light-curing adhesives, also referred to as UV-cure adhesives, offer many advantages for automated assembly. The speed at which the adhesives are cured, the ability to fit into an automated process, and the strength of the bond are reasons why manufacturers may choose light-curing adhesives over other adhesive options.

Advanced Materials Push the Envelope in Aerospace Assembly

Aerospace engineers face numerous lightweighting challenges

Austin Weber

February 3, 2020

Materials are important in every industry. But, they're critical to aerospace manufacturers. If companies select the wrong material for a particular application, it can have catastrophic consequences.

DELO Adhesive Sets World Record

January 9, 2020

DELO, a manufacturer of industrial adhesives for automotive, consumer and industrial electronics applications, has broken the world record for having the heaviest lift using adhesive.

The Appeal of Piezo Jet Valve Dispensing

For applications requiring high speed and precision, cutting-edge piezo jet valve dispensing technology is the way to go

Can La

January 9, 2020

Selecting the automated dispensing technology that is the best fit for a specific application is not a decision to be made lightly. This is understandable in light of the many technologies that are available, including the progressive cavity pump, auger valve, time-pressure valve and pneumatic jet valve.

What’s New From the ASSEMBLY Show

Cobots, IIOT and other new technologies impress engineers at our annual trade show

John Sprovieri

December 6, 2019

More than 5,000 manufacturing professionals saw the latest robots, fastening tools and automation at the seventh annual ASSEMBLY Show, which was held Oct. 22-24 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL.

Spectrum Expands Medical Manufacturing Facility

November 27, 2019

SANDY, UT—Spectrum Plastics Group doubled the size of its manufacturing facility for vascular technology here to 100,000 square feet as part of an expansion expected to create 100 jobs.

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.

Drawing from his own experiences and deep understanding of the technology, Guerster discusses how continuous improvement and innovation can be achieved through AI and machine learning.

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