Since the start of the Great Recession in 2008, many Tier 1 suppliers have either closed or downsized.

Welding allows engineers to join lightweight materials.

Dublin, VA, is well known for being named after Ireland’s most famous city. But it is best known as home to the largest Volvo Trucks manufacturing facility in the world.

Heavy equipment manufacturers increasingly prefer lockbolts because they offer quick installation and long-term joint stability.

While the concept of ultrasonic welding is simple, the process of designing a robust joint and developing an effective weld process can be quite complex.

DAVENPORT, IA—Genesis Systems Group, a robotic integrator, has announced a $4.6 million capital investment that will add jobs and allow it to build more systems.

DUBLIN—The worldwide market for welding robots is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.73 percent through 2016.

 Safety standards have changed significantly in response to advances in manufacturing technology. 

 A robot equipped with an adaptive gripper can provide an alternative to maintaining multiple jigs for automated welding. 

Santa’s helpers depend on adhesives, screws and ultrasonic welding.