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ASSOCIATION REPORT: PLASTICS

Bioplastics: An Increasingly Durable & Sustainable Solution

August 8, 2018

The first man-made plastic—created in 1862 as a substitute for the ivory used to make billiard balls—was a bioplastic. Over the last 156 years, the plastics industry has continued to innovate with bioplastics, expanding their properties and the feedstocks from which they come.

Innovation in Refrigerator Manufacturing

The desire for increased energy efficiency is one of the major driving forces in the appliance industry.

August 8, 2018

As the appliance industry becomes increasingly competitive, refrigerator and freezer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are challenged with changing energy standards, as well as the need to maximize quality and efficiency in their manufacturing facilities.

Robots Rule at Automatica

The latest technologies for robotics and automated assembly were on display at the Automatica show in Munich, Germany, in June.

John Sprovieri

August 7, 2018

More than 46,000 manufacturing engineers and managers from 47 countries attended Automatica 2018, which took place June 19-22 at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Germany.

Marking Metal Parts With Precision

Manufacturers have several options for precisely marking metal parts.

Jim Camillo

August 6, 2018

Manufacturers often need to mark different types of metal parts. Some of these parts may require several complex codes, while others need just a few simple numbers. In every case, though, the markings need to be permanent, regardless of part size.

Bonding Decorative Elements in Vehicles

New UV-cure adhesives provide strength and flexibility for bonding decorative trim in automotive applications

Rainer Dörfler

August 3, 2018

When buying a car, consumers place great importance on the aesthetics and quality of its interior. The dashboard, in particular, must have an attractive look and feel. But it's not just the beauty that matters; it's the quality as well.

Advances in Self-Piercing Riveting

Self-piercing rivets are helping automakers assemble aluminum and high-strength steel

John Sprovieri

August 2, 2018

According to a new study by P&S Market Research, global sales of self-piercing rivet technology (SPR) will grow at a cumulative annual rate of 26 percent between 2016 and 2022. P&S predicts manufacturers worldwide will consume 45 billion of the fasteners in 2022.

GE Stays on Track by Rebuilding Locomotives

Flexible assembly lines turn tired workhorses into modern machines

Austin Weber

August 1, 2018

In the Chicagoland area, the home of ASSEMBLY Magazine for the past 60 years, freight trains are a daily fact of life. It's hard to drive anywhere without encountering at least one long train with numerous cars pulled by powerful locomotives.

Threaded Metal Inserts for Plastic Assemblies

When specifying for such assemblies, an essential part of the decision-making process will involve how the plastic materials or components will be attached.

August 1, 2018

The ever-increasing use of plastics in the manufacture of household appliances, compact consumer electronics, medical devices, and many other applications presents opportunities for designers to reduce the weight of assemblies and enhance end-product performance.

Software Aids Design of Wire Harness for NASA's New Rocket

NGIS increases cable design productivity for NASA rocket by moving to a digital design process

John Sprovieri

July 13, 2018

If astronauts ever set foot on Mars, they'll get there with the help of NASA's Space Launch System (SLS), the most powerful rocket ever built.

TE’s New Terminal Design Reduces Insertion Force

Liteforce design helps address the conflict between technological requirements and assembly ergonomics

Michael Leidner

July 12, 2018

Automotive innovation is driven by environmental, safety and lifestyle requirements. This means manufacturers are putting more electronic content in their vehicles with ever-increasing numbers of electronic control units (ECUs).