Machinery Assembly

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During the last 100 years, Caterpillar has grown and prospered by subscribing to a unique philosophy of vertical integration, globalization, lean production processes, high quality products and state-of-the-art metal fabrication technology.

Digital work instructions ensure error-proof fastening of safety-critical joints.

With the election in the rearview mirror, assemblers are poised to invest in their operations again.

Danfoss increases output and improves safety with fully automated machining line.

CLM software manages configuration data so manufacturers can assemble products based on a shareable, central model.

HORSEHEADS, NY—Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million to build a new assembly plant here to make its American Pioneer 220 high-speed train. 

In deciding what drives the creation of sub-BOMs and whether to divide a larger assembly into subassemblies, it’s essential to evaluate the long-term impact on production. A flexible enterprise resource planning (ERP) system allows the creation of complex, multilevel BOMs, but also supports simple, flat BOM structures.

WASHINGTON—Donald Trump says he will impose a 200 percent tariff on John Deere’s imports into the United States if the company moves production to Mexico as planned.

A six-axis robot equipped with a compact, lightweight servo press assembles ventilation housings.

This new torque tube weighs one-third less than comparable steel models.