New adhesives have been formulated for bonding electronics, EV motors and stainless steel.

Because automation can produce more with less, it can help domestic manufacturers compete with low-cost overseas labor. It’s certainly a valid premise. But, like golf, dancing, baking bread or cutting dovetails by hand, implementing automation is harder than it looks.

The MC64M-LT industrial shock absorber from ACE Controls Inc. is designed for use in extreme temperatures.

Cartesian gantry system feeds bolts, threaded bushings and support plates to injection molding machine.

Oregon startup increases productivity by improving design, getting lean, and automating assembly.

The advantages of robotic assembly can be negated by poor fixturing or parts that slip out of grippers.

With their high speed, high accuracy, versatility and compact form factor, SCARAs are ideal for automation systems.

For many applications, a SCARA or six-axis robot is overkill.

Next-gen sensors are robust and easy to install.

To improve ergonomics, Waupaca Foundry is using an innovative adaptive technology to support workers who manually grind castings.