The end is near. After enduring the most nerve-wracking economic boom-to-bust period since the Great Depression, assembly professionals finally see light at the end of the long, dark tunnel. While the automotive and housing markets remain flat, they are beginning to show signs of life. Confidence is slowly starting to return, according to ASSEMBLY's 2009 State of the Profession survey.
In the case of obsolete computers, TV sets, cell phones and myriad other electronic products discarded for recycling and reclamation, the challenge of how to safely dispose of them has become a major NIMBY issue.
The best way to get work in process to a robot depends on the application. In addition, with the advent of advanced machine vision cameras and recognition software, robots are increasingly able to sort out parts of their own.
Despite the current economic downturn, G&W has been able to remain both profitable and competitive. Not only that, the company is well positioned to grow all the faster when the economy gets back on its feet again.
The General Electric Aviation plant in Durham, NC, assembles a number of jet engine types, including those in GE’s GE90 and CF34 product lines, for use in a variety of commercial and military aircraft.
As is the case with Airbus’ original A320 plant in Hamburg, Germany, AFS supplies the Chinese plant with all the fasteners used in the plant’s fuselage and wing joint area.
Unlike many other industries these days, the United States is a leading exporter of ovens, refrigerators and other commercial appliances. Growing demand for energy efficiency is creating numerous challenges and opportunities for food service equipment manufacturers.
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