Episode 12—Assembly News Now New Technologies for Robotic Screwdriving December 3, 2024 Rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized.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
New & Noteworthy Four new screwdriving and fastening products John Sprovieri October 30, 2024 A cordless nutrunner and a robotic screwdriving system are among several new fastening technologies worth your attention.Read More
Build Your Own Lift-Assist Arm Dylan Green October 8, 2024 These criteria can help you specify the best lift-assist and tool-support arm for your application.Read More
New Fastening Technology Improves Ergonomics, Throughput John Sprovieri October 4, 2024 Electric, pneumatic and cordless tools will be on display at The ASSEMBLY Show.Read More
New & Noteworthy Press for Precise Radial Crimping September 30, 2024 The Radial Press applies precise, even radial loads around the circumference of components or assemblies.Read More
Metal Welding Ultrasonic Welding Joins Copper Sleeves to Aluminum Bus Bars New technique allows ultrasonic welding to be applied to new aluminum alloys. September 10, 2024 Ultrasonic welding joins copper sleeves to aluminum bus bars to facilitate assembly with threaded fasteners.Read More
Ultrasonic Extruded Weld-Riveting Yang Li September 3, 2024 New technology shows promise for joining dissimilar materials without fasteners or adhesive and without damaging either part.Read More
New & Noteworthy Lightweight Torque Tube Made With Carbon Fiber John Sprovieri August 22, 2024 This new torque tube weighs one-third less than comparable steel models.Read More
Troubleshooting the Screwdriving Process Austin Weber August 1, 2024 Engineers need to understand how multiple variables can affect fastening applications.Read More