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Also IN THIS ISSUE of ASSEMBLY E-news:
- Toyota, union negotiating pay cuts.
- Navistar announces layoffs in Canada. |
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Gemotec from SCHUNK: Modular Assembly Automation
The Gemotec system from SCHUNK
is a complete product range of modular assembly technology, consisting of pneumatically and electrically operated linear units, gripper modules, and rotary actuators. The Gemotec components boast high precision and modularity and easily adapt to customers' assembly automation needs. The application range is wide and varied. |
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 About That Bailout...
By John Sprovieri
In December, I went on record as supporting federal help for the Big Three automakers. I still do, but a number of recent headlines have prompted me to add a significant caveat: Any additional federal loans should be provided if--and only if--those companies promise that the funds will stay here, employing American assemblers, engineers and managers. VIEW STORY
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 Atlas® SpinTite® Stainless Half-Hex Inserts Offer Superior Corrosion Resistance
Atlas® SpinTite® stainless steel half-hex shank threaded inserts offer superior corrosion resistance and provide ideal fastening hardware solutions for "blind" attachment applications where only one side of a panel is accessible for assembly. Their hex body design for installation in hex holes promotes high resistance to rotation and a low-profile head minimizes protrusions.
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Did you miss this year's Assembly Technology Expo? Not to worry! Check out our video coverage of the show on ASSEMBLYtv.
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 UV Light Curing Process Control, Without the Added Cost!
The
BlueWave® 75 UV-curing spot lamp offers high-intensity and user-friendly operation for any light-based curing application. The patent-pending intensity adjustment feature provides user control of light intensity to assist users in process validation and control. The BlueWave
75 spot lamp emits UVA and blue visible light (300-450 nm) and is designed for curing UV and visible-cure adhesives, coatings and encapsulants. It contains an integral shutter, which can be actuated by a foot pedal or PLC making it ideal for both manual and automated processes. An auto-ranging power supply provides consistent performance at any input voltage (90-264V, 47-63 Hz).
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 Form-In-Place Gaskets Seal Intricate, Complex Configurations with UV/Visible Light in Seconds
- DYMAX gaskets can easily accommodate part-to-part variation, eliminating additional development costs
- One-part systems for ease of dispense
- Eliminate delays experienced with slow-curing resins
- Good compression set
- Reduce design/inventory expenses associated with pre-cut gaskets
- Low outgassing and tack-free formulations
- Newtonian and thixotropic viscosities
- Excellent adhesion to plastics, glass, and metal
- Ideal for appliance housings, fuel cells, electrical, and underwater enclosures, cell phones, automotive casings, and much more!
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DYMAX 9481 Light Cure Conformal Coating Provides Single Step Curing for Exposed and Shadowed Areas
Dual-Cure 9481
is a light- and moisture-cure conformal coating designed for applications where coating resides in shadowed areas and where instant application and cure are desired. All surfaces exposed to light cure tack-free in seconds so PCBs may be moved to the next step in the manufacturing process. Coating under components cures over time with moisture at ambient conditions. Dual-Cure 9481 is low viscosity and can be reliably applied in one pass by common application methods. 9481 is engineered for use
 in appliance, military/aerospace, and consumer electronics applications.
- Cures in Seconds
- Solvent-Free, No VOCs
- Low Odor
- Blue Fluorescing
- Enhanced Wetting
- MIL-I-46058-C Listed
- IPC-CC-830
- UL 94V-0 Recognized
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 White Paper on Supply Chain Visibility
Monsanto Company, a leading global provider of technology-based solutions and agricultural products, needed to implement a real-time logistics management system that provided visibility of inventory during all stages of the production and inbound supply process. Read how Monsanto implemented a supply chain visibility solution and gained unprecedented visibility into inventory tracking. The results were impressive:
• Decreased transportation costs (ship vs. air)
• Improved customer service with increased on-time deliveries
• Increased data accuracy and reduced manual processes
• Facilitated on-boarding of new supply chain partners
To download a copy of the whitepaper, click here. |
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 Let a Robot Do the Dispensing
Long Stroke (LS) series robotic dispensers automate the messy and tedious job of applying RTV, epoxy, lubricants, adhesives and potting materials. The system's built-in motion processor with CF memory card, and digital syringe and valve controller ensure high speed and accuracy in a compact benchtop package. The system is network connectable and requires no PC for operation. Advanced motion profiles and a library of preprogrammed paths, including lines, dots and fills, are included to streamline operation. For more information, visit Dispense Works Inc. at
www.dispenseworks.com.
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Jan. 12-15
ProMat 2009
The Material Handling Industry of America
McCormick Place, Chicago
www.promatshow.com
Feb. 10-12
Assembly Technology Expo West
Canon Communications LLC
Anaheim Convention Center
Anaheim, CA
www.atxwest.com
Feb. 25-27
WHMA 2009 Annual Conference and Trade Show
Wiring Harness Manufacturers Association
Chaparral Suites Resort, Arizona
www.whma.org
March 11-12
AM Expo-Assembly Technology Expo South 2009
Canon Communications LLC
Charlotte, North Carolina
www.am-expo.com
March 24-26
The Assembly Summit - 2009
ASSEMBLY Magazine
Chicago
www.assemblymag.com/summit |
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