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Automotive Assembly

Quality Assurance in Wire Harness Production

Pete Doyon
Digitization is an integral aspect of modern vehicle technology. With each successive generation, the implementation of electronic technology continues to rise. …
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Workstations Assembly

Kanban System Helps Cable Maker Get Lean

Susanne Kaufmann
Auto-Kabel, the global automotive supplier, manufactures cable and lead sets for power supply applications. The friction welding machines deployed in the process must always have an adequate supply of material …
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Test and Inspection Assembly

Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly

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Jim Camillo
Companies measure success in several ways. One of the most important measurements is their number of repeat customers. For wire harness shops, the best way to gain repeat customers is …
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Workstations Assembly

Anti-Fatigue Mats Keep Workers on Their Feet

The statistics relating to musculoskeletal conditions are frightening. In 2012, one of every two adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with some form of musculoskeletal disorder leading to 290.8 million …
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Automated Assembly

60 Years of ASSEMBLY

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John Sprovieri
ASSEMBLY was born in October 1958 with the name Assembly & Fastener Engineering. Although its name was later shortened to Assembly Engineering, and subsequently to ASSEMBLY, it was then, and …
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Industries

Lasers for Lightweighting

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John Sprovieri
Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception. …
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Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Doug Jones
Many engineers will put great thought into selecting the proper type of fastener for their design, but overlook the importance of finish. When selecting the best finish for fasteners, it …
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