Configuration Management Software Facilitates Customization Johan Salenstedt November 5, 2024 CLM software manages configuration data so manufacturers can assemble products based on a shareable, central model.Read More
Episode 11—Assembly News Now Unions Are Making a Comeback November 5, 2024 Rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized.Read More
New Adhesive Bonds Polypropylene November 4, 2024 Low-surface energy materials, like polypropylene, pose a challenge for adhesive bondingRead More
Swedish Company Automates Assembly of Solar Collectors Caroline Karlsson November 1, 2024 Robots assemble large solar devices at a rate of one every six minutes.Read More
Cobots vs. People: Which Is Best? Albin Bajrami October 31, 2024 Cobots are ideal for routine, monotonous jobs like machine tending, but people are often better at assembling small, precise parts.Read More
Research Focuses on Developing Versatile Robotic Hand Austin Weber October 29, 2024 A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.Read More
How to Evaluate a Press-Fit Curve John Lytle October 29, 2024 A force vs. position curve enables engineers to study how parts interact during press-fit assembly.Read More
Are Unions Making a Comeback? The UAW's success last fall has other unions looking for similar results. John Sprovieri October 21, 2024 The rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized. Read More
Wire Processing Using AI to Detect Faulty Crimps Jinwoo Song Ph.D. October 18, 2024 Artificial intelligence can enhance the ability of crimp force monitoring to detect defects.Read More
Benchtop Tools Provide Precise Control for Manual Soldering Applications John Sprovieri October 14, 2024 Two of the newest soldering tools will be on display at this year’s ASSEMBLY Show.Read More