LED fixtures and luminaires are challenging to mass-produce.

The Industrial Internet of Things will enable manufacturers to use real-time data to drive continuous improvement.

Greater use of aluminum and other lightweight materials is increasing demand for structural blind rivets.

Data from a traceability system can be used for process improvement, defect resolution and regulatory compliance.

Faster curing and application-specific formulations expand silicone adhesives’ impressive list of assembly benefits.

With 40+ thermoplastic polymers in general use, one could expect there is an existing material capable of meeting any performance criteria. After all, plastics span a performance spectrum from inexpensive commodity resins to high performance engineering resins.

It's a great time to be in the assembly profession.

Schleuniger rethinks the crimping press, from the frame to the drive mechanism.

Crimping a sleeve onto a wire rope requires a lot of force. Handheld pneumatic tools are just the ticket.

Insulation displacement connectors are a reliable alternative to crimping.