2024 October

GE Appliances assembly plant in Louisville, KY

2024 Plant of the Year

GE Appliances Uses Advanced Automation to Dish Out Productivity

Digital transformation gives an old-school plant in Louisville a bright future.

October 1, 2024

The 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year uses digital tools and advanced manufacturing technology to mass-produce dishwashers.

How to Specify a Leak Test System

Austin Weber

October 7, 2024

To ensure a good RFP, engineers must provide as much detail as possible.

Build Your Own Lift-Assist Arm

Dylan Green

October 8, 2024

These criteria can help you specify the best lift-assist and tool-support arm for your application.

New Fastening Technology Improves Ergonomics, Throughput

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2024

Electric, pneumatic and cordless tools will be on display at The ASSEMBLY Show.

New Adhesives, Dispensing Equipment Improve Bonding Efficiency

John Sprovieri

October 9, 2024

Adhesive suppliers tackle a range of new bonding applications.

New Technology for Motion Control Provides Accuracy, Flexibility

John Sprovieri

October 3, 2024

New technology helps assemblers move and position parts.

New Software Promises to Increase Quality, Flexibility and Resilience

John Sprovieri

October 2, 2024

Some 23 hardware and software suppliers will demonstrate the latest technology at The ASSEMBLY Show.

Automated System Assembles Electronic Control Modules

Zachary Rinaldi

October 1, 2024

Custom machine produces a part every 3 minutes.

Rethink Robotics' Reacher line of cobots

Rethink Robotics Returns to the Manufacturing Marketplace

John Sprovieri

October 11, 2024

Rethink’s new portfolio seems more mature, straightforward and targeted at manufacturers.

Design Firm Helps Drugmaker Improve Ergonomics of Injector Pen

Phil Anthony P.E.

October 10, 2024

AbbVie's new auto-injector pen was developed to be easy to use and to reduce the burden on patients when performing self-injection.

adhesive-free joining of metal and wood components

Assembly Lines

New Process Enables Adhesive-Free Joining of Metal and Wood

Austin Weber

October 15, 2024

Engineers at the Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) recently developed a new joining and additive manufacturing process that enables adhesive-free joining of metal and wood components.

dedicated workspace for employees with intellectual and developmental disabilities at Toyota’s assembly plant in San Antonio

Assembly Lines

ToyotAbility Production Center Lauds Assemblers With Disabilities

Austin Weber

October 16, 2024

ToyotAbility’s mission is to support individuals and groups across a broad spectrum of visible, invisible, temporary and permanent disabilities within and beyond the walls of Toyota.

FANUC and SME's workforce development program

Assembly Lines

FANUC and SME Partner on Workforce Development Program

Austin Weber

October 17, 2024

The goal of the initiative is to foster the next generation of skilled professionals in advanced manufacturing and automation.

car seats made with flax fiber composites

Assembly Lines

BMW Recognized for Vehicle Lightweighting Effort

Austin Weber

October 18, 2024

The award-winning seat design re-envisions the manufacture and component materials to introduce a lighter, circular product that meets the demands of large-scale vehicle production.