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Also IN THIS ISSUE of ASSEMBLY E-News:
- Ford truck plant switching over to compact cars.
- GM moving ahead with its investment plans in Latin America.
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Distortion-Free Marking on Difficult Surfaces
The KEYENCE ML-Z9500 CO2 Laser Marker provides distortion-free marking of irregularly shaped, different height and size products in a 300 x 300 mm area. Mechanical devices are not required to index the marker or products. The new marker features the world's first simultaneous 3-axis X, Y and Z beam control with a 42-mm variable focal length and variable spot size. The ultra-large marking area enables production line marking of large numbers of products.
More info
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 Should the G Help the Big Three?
John Sprovieri, Editor
This week, we ought to hear more from the Big Three on just how they plan to use the $25 billion in federal loans they want from Congress. I bet a lot of unhappy underlings missed out on Thanksgiving turkey getting their corporate ducks in a row. Proponents of a bailout argue that failing to help the automakers will result in the loss of millions of jobs. However, opponents decry the proposed bailout as bad for business and patently unfair.
VIEW STORY
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 EFD® Dispense Valve Systems
Engineered to the most demanding mechanical and environmental applications,
EFD's wide range of dispense valves provide accurate, repeatable deposits of low to high viscosity assembly fluids. Our unique valve designs will provide tens of millions of trouble-free dispensing cycles before maintenance is required.
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Supply Chain Visibility Provides a Total View
Read how Supply Chain Visibility software from Sterling Commerce allows Monsanto to track its seed corn from producers in South America to farmers in the United States. |
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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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A Simple Approach to Custom Handling Systems
Easy-2-Combine is a simple solution for creating custom handling systems. By using Easy-2-Combine's pneumatic linear modules, mini-slides, rotary actuators and grippers as building blocks, you can significantly reduce the time and effort it takes to select, size, and assemble components for your applications.
Bosch Rexroth Pneumatics
1-800-REXROTH
www.boschrexroth-us.com |
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Quick-Change Robotic Tool Changers
 The Quick-Change Robotic Tool Changer
from ATI Industrial Automation provides flexibility to robot applications by allowing the robot to change end-effectors (e.g. grippers, vacuum cup tooling, pneumatic and electric motors, weld guns, etc.) automatically, using a patented fail-safe locking mechanism.
For more information, visit ATI's web site at www.ati-ia.com. |
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 Press Controls Torque
The model 13V toggle press with rectangular ram is well suited to applications requiring torsion-proof, 100 percent rotation-free operation. The system is available with a ram return stroke lock that automatically returns the ram to the home position at the end of each stroke, assuring stroke completion and absolute repeatability of the pressing operation.
For additional information, visit SCHMIDT Technology Corp. at
www.schmidtpresses.com.
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 Take the Dispenser to the Product
The mobile See-Flo 202 meter system is a cart mounted positive-displacement meter-mix dispensing system capable of applying beads and small metered shots of precisely mixed resins such as epoxies, acrylics, urethanes and silicones. It includes supply tanks or pumps, a See-Flo 202 meter, and a manual or automatic mix-dispense valve for manual or automated material application.
For additional information, visit Sealant Equipment & Engineering Inc. at
www.SealantEquipment.com.
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Dec. 2
ASSEMBLY Webinar: An Introduction to Noncontact, High-Speed Jet Dispensing
Tom Muccino, Technical Leadership Manager, EFD Inc.
2 p.m. Eastern time
Register HERE
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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