2013 February

Assembly eMagazine

The 2013 February Assembly includes our cover story about vision-guided robotics, as well as columns from John Sprovieri and Mike Shipulski. Check it out today!

Elements of Successful Vision-Guided Robotics

The right camera and vision software enable manufacturers to automate a wider range of applications.

John Lewis

February 4, 2013

Fixed automation systems and conventional blind robots have a role in automated assembly, but it’s limited.

New Developments in Robotic Screwdriving

Robotic screwdriving offers a flexible alternative to offshore production.

Austin Weber

February 5, 2013

Manufacturers in many industries are reshoring their assembly lines. Several factors are behind this phenomenon, including the ability to automate assembly tasks that traditionally used manual or semiautomated fastening equipment.

Improve Your Operation With ERP

Assembly-specific ERP software can ensure consistent quality and greater traceability within your processes.

Glenn Nowak

February 5, 2013

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) software gathers and disseminates critical management information across your entire organization.

Diode Lasers for Welding Aluminum

Audi, Volkswagen and other OEMs are successfully using diode lasers for structural welds.

John Sprovieri

February 4, 2013

The latest Corporate Average Fuel Economy standard requires automotive OEMs to meet an average fleet gas mileage of 54.5 mpg by 2025.

Belts, Rollers or Chains?

Engineers have three options for moving a pallet down an assembly line.

Austin Weber

February 6, 2013

This year marks the centennial of the moving assembly line.

German Automaker Discovers Dual Duty for Diode Lasers

February 4, 2013

The automobile industry’s use of lasers to build cars increases every year.

Nano Coating Yields Better PCB Panels

February 4, 2013

Among the largest purchasers of Vicor Corp.’s power components and systems are electronic manufacturers for the U.S. military.

X-Ray Inspection Ensures Battery Reliability

February 4, 2013

Lithium-ion batteries have been used in portable consumer electronics for decades, primarily because they offer excellent energy density, no memory effect and a slow loss of charge when not in use.

Rails, Bearings Position Robot to Better Fight Cancer

February 4, 2013

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in North America and the leading type of cancer found in males.

Simulation Software Quickens Product Development for Watchmaker

February 4, 2013

In the late 19th century, Swiss craftsmen Jules Louis Audemars and Edward Auguste Piguet met at Vallee de Joux and started working together in watch manufacturing.

The Future Is Bright for Manufacturing

John Sprovieri

February 4, 2013

The role of manufacturing in the global economy is evolving. What will the future hold?

Build to Learn

Dr. Mike Shipulski

February 4, 2013

The schedule-at-all-cost message has been made too strongly.

On Demand Learn how manufacturers are bridging the gap between the shop floor and ERP systems to gain real-time visibility, streamline operations, and kick-start digital transformation—without waiting years.

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On Demand In this presentation, Dr. Herman Tang shares practical insights from his industry experience and research on buffer management in manufacturing operations.

Assembly eMagazine

2013 February

Cover Story

Elements of Successful Vision-Guided Robotics

Features

New Developments in Robotic Screwdriving

Improve Your Operation With ERP

Diode Lasers for Welding Aluminum

Belts, Rollers or Chains?

Columns

German Automaker Discovers Dual Duty for Diode Lasers

Nano Coating Yields Better PCB Panels

X-Ray Inspection Ensures Battery Reliability

Rails, Bearings Position Robot to Better Fight Cancer

Simulation Software Quickens Product Development for Watchmaker

The Future Is Bright for Manufacturing

Build to Learn

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