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Robotics Assembly

Next-Gen SCARA Robots

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John Sprovieri
Robot sales in North America hit record highs in 2017 in terms of both units sold and total sales. Manufacturers purchased 34,904 total units, representing $1.9 billion in total sales, …
Asb0318clean1
Medical Devices Assembly

Computational Fluid Dynamics Software Saves Time, Cuts Costs

Dewayne Galyon
Simulation software that models airflow can be a boon to engineers when designing a clean room environment. By pinpointing potential problems early, such software can save time and reduce construction …
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Dispensing Assembly

Alternative UV-Curing Adhesives

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Jim Camillo
Every action in life involves a trade-off: The gaining of one benefit at the expense of another, to best meet the needs of the situation at hand. When the situation …
Asb0318flex1
Automotive Assembly

Flexible Fixtures for Automated Assembly

Aleš Ude
Fixtures are essential to most assembly and machining processes. Their design is vital, as they have a direct effect on productivity, cost and quality. It is estimated that 40 percent …
Asb0318century2
Machinery Assembly

Error-Proofing Ensures Quality Assembly at Kubota

Sprovieri200
John Sprovieri
The notion of making products close to where you sell them may be coming back into vogue among manufacturers worldwide, but it’s nothing new to Japanese tractor manufacturer Kubota. The …
Asb0318exo1
Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly

Exoskeletons Lend a Lift at Ford

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Austin Weber
On some assembly lines, today's MVP is a robotic tool that was originally developed for use on the battlefield. It's called an exoskeleton. The wearable device enables operators to perform …
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Test and Inspection Assembly

Maintaining Image Brightness in Vision Systems

John Merva
Vision systems are used to make critical measurements of parts and assemblies as part of a quality control system. Such measurements might be taken to determine the fitness of a …
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