Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly

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Nominees include AI software, a fast and precise robot, and a smart workbench for error-proof assembly.

If fastening tools are on your shopping list, then The ASSEMBLY Show South is the place to be! Here’s a taste of what’s on the floor.

The new TOBI drive recess enables screwdrivers to retain fasteners without the need for magnetics or vacuum.

In addition to the standard direct-drive mode, each tool configuration can be independently programmed to use one of the three available ETS modes.

To increase efficiency and improve safety, OnRobot employs its own automation products on its assembly lines.

PORTLAND, OR— Until the invention of the Phillips screw, American assembly lines, craftsmen, and consumers used regular, slotted-head screws. But that design was problematic for three reasons: it was difficult to align the driver with the screw aperture; the driver tended to slip from the open ends; and the slot required a closely matching bit. The cruciform drive addressed those problems. 

Desoutter technology helps Kubota increase quality and streamline assembly processes.

Despite inflation concerns and lingering supply chain issues, manufacturers are investing in their assembly operations.

Stainless steel fastener resists corrosive outdoor environment.

A new technique for self-pierce riveting shows promise for joining mixed-material assemblies for EVs.