A medical device manufacturer needed to orient and sort empty, 2-milliliter plastic vials, count them, and place them on a tray in rows of 12 by 25 for final packaging in cartons. Read how it was done.

Engineers can learn how piezoelectric valves can be used to dispense lubricants during a free, hour-long webinar April 7.

Bioplastics promise to reduce our dependence on foreign oil-and can save assemblers money, too.

Deane Systems LLC designed a machine that can feed and install up to 88 rivets in semitrailer panels.

Genesis Systems Group recently built an assembly system to press-fit bearings and dust seals into the hubs of motorcycle wheels.

A Maryland company has developed a way to turn discarded paper and cardboard from offices into fuel for vehicles.

Robots are taught how to pick up wooden parts that vary in size, density and orientation.

A new process, friction spot joining, has been developed to produce lap joints in aluminum sheets.