Austin Weber

Fisker Sees Design as a Key EV Differentiator

November 20, 2020

Consumers want choice, which is one reason why there are so many different type of vehicles to choose from today. Interior and exterior design will play an even more important role in electric cars.

Wind Power Inspires Engineers at James Madison University

Austin Weber

November 18, 2020

"The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind" is a popular lyric from one of Bob Dylan's most famous songs. It's also the central theme behind the Collegiate Wind Competition (CWC), an annual event sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Daimler Is Bullish on Its Electrified Future

Austin Weber

November 18, 2020

Daimler, the company that created the world’s first gasoline-powered motorcar back in 1886, is planning for an all-electric future.

Yellowstone National Park to Debut Autonomous Shuttles

Austin Weber

November 18, 2020

Yellowstone is America’s oldest national park. But, it will soon be the site of some of the newest transportation technology in the world. Starting in May 2021, the popular vacation spot will experiment with autonomous shuttles.

BAE Systems Taps Industry 4.0 Technology for New Aircraft

Austin Weber

November 11, 2020

When preproduction of the next-generation Tempest fighter jet ramps up next year, assemblers at BAE Systems will be using cutting-edge technology.

What’s New With Rotary Indexers

Servo indexing and flexibility drive numerous assembly applications.

Austin Weber

November 6, 2020

One of the simplest devices for partially automating an assembly process is a rotary indexing table. This device consists of a circular steel plate and a drive for turning it.

The Ergonomics of Wire Harness Assembly

Manual tasks pose numerous risks to assemblers

Austin Weber

October 15, 2020

When it comes to assembling wire harnesses, humans still do it better than automation. That's why wire processing remains a largely manual process. However, it also poses a number of ergonomic issues and concerns, including the risk of back, finger, neck, shoulder and wrist injuries.

Volvo Starts Assembling Electric Cars

Austin Weber

October 7, 2020

GHENT, Belgium—Volvo has started to assemble the XC40 Recharge SUV at its plant here.

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

The Campbellsville, KY, plant excels at continuous improvement and workforce development

Austin Weber

October 6, 2020

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.