For companies working with manual and semi-automated assembly processes, continuous improvement is a daily topic.

Machinery engineers have many options for moving tools or parts in a straight line. These include belts, ballscrews, linear motors, conventional rack-and-pinion systems, and the latest technology—roller pinion systems.

Never in the history of manufacturing has the need for accuracy, reliability, repeatability, and verifiability been higher.

In response to markets that constantly demand new and more products, many manufacturers are turning from hard automation and off-shoring to flexible automation.

5S is a phrase that refers to workplace organization and standardization. It is how we have our areas organized, free of clutter, efficient, safe, and pleasant to work in.

The white paper “Ensuring Success When Switching from Conventional Lamp to LED Light-Curing Sources” discusses topics such as how LED curing works, the advantages of LED curing, and getting enough information to switch successfully.

By transitioning from mechanical transmission components to a servo controlled mechanism, Irving Park, IL manufacturer, Microlution, Inc. was able to eliminate mechanical compliance issues that diminished speed and accuracy for their rotary tables.

Product inspection with machine vision is vastly superior to manual inspection or using photoelectric sensors.

The latest small robots have the precision, speed and flexibility needed for automated small-part assembly.

The effective damping of structure-borne sound is a major issue in lightweight automotive body construction. Today, there are two solutions — damping pads or Liquid Applied Sound Deadening products.