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Abu Dhabi and the United Arab Emirates just invested $2 billion in thin-film photovoltaic production equipment. Why would a couple of oil producer do this?

Both MIG and TIG welding are well-suited for a wide range of assembly applications in manufacturing.

This profilometer can inspect parts that are difficult to examine with other techniques.

As more girls get involved in engineering careers, everybody wins.

Automakers and suppliers have been focusing on vehicle weight for decades. But, rising fuel prices and strict government fuel-economy mandates are forcing the industry to explore new applications for lightweight materials, such as aluminum, composites and magnesium.

ATExpo, MD&M Midwest, National Manufacturing Week, the Electronics Assembly Show and PlasTec Midwest add up to a career-builder!

When it comes to direct digital manufacturing, assemblers might assume this kind of “prototyping” and “fabrication” technology doesn’t really concern them. However, in doing so they risk overlooking one of the most important aspects of any assembly process: jigs and fixtures.