Assembly eMagazine

Robot Assembles Aircraft Engines

Pratt & Whitney Goes Full-Throttle into Automated Assembly

January 9, 2025

Automation helps to cut assembly time in half.

New Adhesives and Dispensing Technology

John Sprovieri

January 7, 2025

New products include adhesives for electronics assembly and a benchtop dispensing robot.

manual workstation equipped with an automatic pin feed system

Flexible Assembly With Manual Presses

Austin Weber

January 13, 2025

Hand operation is ideal for low-volume, low-force applications.

New Fasteners for New Materials

John Sprovieri

January 6, 2025

These fasteners have been designed to assemble unconventional materials, such as ultra high-strength steel and bioplastics.

Lift-Assist Devices Improve Ergonomics at Pump Manufacturer

John Sprovieri

January 8, 2025

Technology increases safety and throughput when handling heavy parts.

Sensors, Software Aid Testing of Transmissions at VW

January 10, 2025

Feedback from test data is used to improve production processes.

How to Optimize Backlash in Gear Systems

Patrick Faulkner

January 3, 2025

Backlash is critical for smooth operation and durability in a gear system.

New Year’s Resolutions for Manufacturers

Do you have resolutions for yourself, your business or your assembly line?

John Sprovieri

January 6, 2025

We offer some New Year’s resolutions for manufacturers. What are yours?

University of Virginia Tackles AI in Manufacturing

Austin Weber

January 20, 2025

Engineers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving both speed and quality while reducing waste.

eco-friendly interiors address sustainability and recyclability initiatives

Automakers Opt for Sustainable Materials

Austin Weber

January 14, 2025

Bioplastics and natural fibers help automakers address recyclability and lightweighting.

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Manufacturers Must Bridge the ‘Data Gap’

Austin Weber

January 21, 2025

NEW YORK, NY— By the end of this decade, manufacturers worldwide will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data. Many organizations currently lack the expertise needed to leverage this massive influx of data fully, resulting in inefficiencies and revenue losses of hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

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IPC/WHMA Launches Online Wire Harness Design Course

Austin Weber

January 22, 2025

“Introduction to Wire Harness Design I” is a two-week program that features both live sessions and on-demand recordings

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Global Robot Density in Factories Has Doubled

Austin Weber

January 23, 2025

Global average robot density reached a record 162 units per 10,000 employees in 2023, more than double the number measured only seven years ago.

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ASME Creates Free Industry 4.0 Courses

Austin Weber

January 24, 2025

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is partnering with Autodesk Inc. on the initiative, which aims to address the manufacturing skills gap.