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Calculating ROI for Automated Welding Equipment

What’s obvious to manufacturing engineers may not be to the folks who sign the checks

April 5, 2019

Production engineers often get excited about new technologies and tend to think that the benefits of investing in them are obvious to everyone else in the company. However, enthusiastic engineers can get an unpleasant surprise if they are not prepared to argue their case properly.

Conveyors for Large Loads

Manufacturers have many choices when moving large items throughout their plants

Jim Camillo

April 4, 2019

Most people take gravity for granted. But, manufacturers know better, especially when it comes to moving large items through a plant for assembly, finishing, storage and order-fulfillment purposes. The proof is in their use of gravity conveyors to per-form these tasks.

New Designs Could Alter the Look of Future Commercial Aircraft.

Austin Weber

April 2, 2019

During the first five decades of commercial aviation, aircraft design changed dramatically. However, that hasn’t been the case over the last 50 years. Despite major developments in materials, the basic shape of commercial aircraft has remained relatively the same since the 1960s.

Fastening & Joining

Tips for Specifying Stainless Clinch Fasteners for Stainless Steel Assemblies

The following considerations can help point the way toward application success.

April 1, 2019

Self-clinching fasteners—providing reusable load-bearing threads to accept mating hardware—offer ideal solutions for attachment applications in appliances where metal sheets may be too thin to be tapped or where extruded or stamped threads would be impractical.

Ford's Rouge Assembly Plant Turns 100

Vertical integration once thrived at Ford’s legendary manufacturing complex.

Austin Weber

March 14, 2019

It has witnessed the production of some of the most iconic vehicles in history. It's also a veteran of two world wars and the Great Depression. And, it played a pivotal role in American labor history. Ford Motor Co.'s iconic manufacturing complex on the banks of the Rouge River in Dearborn, MI, has seen it all.

The Basics of MES

It’s important to understand the principles and technologies be-hind MES software, so it will work for your needs, rather than the other way around.

Bob Miklosey

March 13, 2019

Manufacturing execution systems (MES) have been around for quite a while, and there are hundreds of choices out there.

Ensuring Adhesion for Medical Device Assembly

There are many factors to consider when adhesives are used to join hard-to-bond plastics.

Michelle Gumbert Patrick Vaughn

March 12, 2019

For medical devices such as catheters, syringes, vials, test tubes and injector pens, many manufacturers are turning to plastics that are formulated to resist harsh chemical and environmental conditions.

Project Management for Assembly Automation

When purchasing an automated assembly system, plan well, build on the experience of others, and work with a solid team.

Darren Verebelyi Ph.D.

March 11, 2019

Your company has just decided to add a new product to the lineup, and now it's up to you to purchase a new assembly line. No worries. It's just like buying something on Amazon, right? You search for a product with at least a four-star rating. You browse a couple reviews. A few clicks later, you're all set.

Automakers Turn to Production-Ready Printable Parts

Automotive engineers are bullish on additive manufacturing technology.

Austin Weber

March 7, 2019

Recently, a startup Italian car company called XEV launched a two-seat electric vehicle. When it goes into production at a plant in Jiangsu, China, next month, the LXEV will become the world's first mass-produced printed car.

Smart Appliances and a Future of Interoperability

Data communications standards can enable appliance manufacturers to achieve robust growth.

March 1, 2019

The smart appliance industry is currently at a crossroads. Analysts expect to see impressive growth for these products. But several challenges threaten to stymie its progression.

Governors Urge End to Boeing Strike

Boeing to Lay Off 17,000 Workers Amid Financial Struggles

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China Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility for Large-Scale Flying Car Production

Events

April 16, 2025

The ASSEMBLY Show South

Returning for its third year, The ASSEMBLY Show South is the premier event for assembly technology, featuring expert-led sessions, product demos, and valuable networking opportunities—all in the heart of Nashville’s thriving manufacturing hub.