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Dukane Acquires Blackhawk Technology Group

July 9, 2019

ST. CHARLES, IL–Dukane, a leader in plastic welding, recently announced the acquisition of Blackhawk Technology Group, a systems, services, and contract manufacturer for laser plastic welding.

Lab Experiment Produces Real-World Welding Benefits

Jim Camillo

June 10, 2019

Although Kuopio, Finland-based Savonia University of Applied Sciences (SUAS) is a multidisciplinary school, its common theme amongst all areas of study is developing real-world solutions based on creative experiments.

Welding System Sharpens Shipbuilder’s Future Focus

Jim Camillo

January 14, 2019

With the U.S. military budget in a growth mode, it's understandable that shipbuilders for the U.S. Navy are optimistic about the future.

Lasers for Lightweighting

Lasers are creating new possibilities for automakers to shape and join lightweight materials

John Sprovieri

October 4, 2018

Automotive OEMs worldwide are desperate to reduce vehicle weight these days. BMW is no exception.

Laser Welding Plastic Medical Devices

Established, and evolving, laser technology is helping medical device manufacturers produce smaller, lighter and safer products

Jim Camillo

May 1, 2018

Comfort food can do more than just make a person feel good after a rough day. It can also be used, believe it or not, to help someone better understand a complex assembly technology.

Plastics Assembly

Lasers, Hot Plates, Ultrasonics Among New Technologies for Joining Plastic Parts

March 17, 2017

More than a dozen suppliers of plastics assembly technology were on hand at The ASSEMBLY Show last fall. Here are just a few examples of what you could have seen on the show floor.

New Machine Rolls, Welds Stainless Steel Drums for Laundry Appliances

November 15, 2016

COLDWATER, OH—Systems integrator Coldwater Machine Co. has developed a new machine that automatically rolls and welds stainless steel drums and baskets for washers and dryers.

The ASSEMBLY Show Preview

Some 270 exhibitors will display the latest technologies at this year’s ASSEMBLY Show.

John Sprovieri

October 3, 2016

Laser welding is one of the newest technologies for joining thermoplastic parts. This noncontact process has many advantages. It’s fast and precise, and it doesn’t generate flash or particulates.

New Technology for Robotic Welding

A new generation of robots is helping assem-blers weld parts better, faster and more cost-effectively.

John Sprovieri

September 8, 2016

Welding of one sort or another has been the No. 1 application for industrial robots almost since the technology was invented.

Lasers Will Play Greater Role in Auto Body Assembly Lines

August 8, 2016

TRAVERSE CITY, MI—Robotic laser welding will play a greater role in body-in-white assembly lines, as automakers increase their use of lightweight materials, according to Peter Busuttil, director of technology for KUKA Systems North America.