A lot can happen in 0.5 second, especially in the world of assembly. One or more rivets can be simultaneously inserted. Multiple beads of adhesive can be dispensed. And two thermoplastic pieces can be ultrasonically welded into a usable part.

Steel is not about to disappear anytime soon as the dominant material used in the home appliance industry. Unlike automakers, which are turning to aluminum, carbon-fiber composites, magnesium, plastic and other lightweight materials, steel still rules in the world of refrigerators, dishwashers and dryers.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Ralco Industries Inc., which makes welded assemblies and metal stampings, is investing $13.5 million to build a new headquarters and assembly plant here. The company is expected to add 20 to 70 jobs.

Well known for its engineering expertise, The EDAG Group develops vehicles and production systems for auto manufacturers all over the world. In conjunction with FFT EDAG, its sister company, The EDAG Group also creates complete production facilities for body in white modeling and vehicle assembly.

It has become fashionable lately for some U.S. companies to tout how they’ve reshored production from overseas. Baldor Electric Co. isn’t one of them—it never left. The company has been manufacturing electric motors, drives, bearings and other motion control products in the United States for decades.

LEBANON, NH—Hypertherm, a manufacturer of advanced cutting systems, has opened of a new 160,000-square-foot assembly plant here that is expected to create up to 500 new jobs.

Industrial fabric curtain walls are growing in popularity. In assembly plants, two of the fastest-growing applications are for lowering noise levels and controlling dust.

AUBURN HILLS, MI—ABB Robotics and Fronius International have agreed to collaboratively develop fully equipped robotic welding packages.

EVANSVILLE, IN—Systems integrator Evana Automation Specialists has received a contract from a Tier 1 automotive supplier to provide two custom, semiautomatic assembly cells that will simplify the production of automobile seat rail link arms.

NOŠOVICE, Moravia—At Hyundai’s assembly plant here, a single, flexible robotic welding line can assemble doors for multiple models at the same time.

Manufacturing solutions have evolved from simple, off-the-shelf machines to highly specialized technologies of the future. Machinery that was once mundane and common are now literal works of art — original, creative, and designed to work with a sophistication that’s efficient and compelling.

Take Part in the Only Hands-On Brazing Seminar!

It is the mission of the Global Automotive Lightweight Materials Initiative to support delivery of aggressive lightweighting by providing a unique per material analysis to showcase technical innovation for successfully integrating multi-materials into vehicles.

AUTOMATION 2013
23 TO 26 SEPTEMBER
8TH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE
NSE COMPLEX, GOREGOAN, MUMBAI
HALL NO 1

CMTS will be held SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 3, 2013 at: International Centre 6900 Airport Road Mississauga, ON

Experience the people, technology and innovation that are redefining the future of manufacturing. WESTEC, a showcase for the latest innovations from the leaders in manufacturing.

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In 2013, SOUTH-TEC moves to the TD Convention Center, one of the nation's largest convention and meeting facilities, featuring 280,000 square feet of exhibit space and 60,000 square feet of meeting and conference space.

North America's largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event heads to the Las Vegas Convention Center November 12-14, 2012.