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The Intricacies of Accumulation

Ray Johnson
March 28, 2008
Manufacturers use accumulator conveyors to move a wide variety of products horizontally and vertically throughout their plants.
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Quality in Assembly: Laser Sensors Can Measure Many Parts of an Assembly

John Sprovieri
March 24, 2008
An operator uses a handheld laser gauging system to measure gaps on an automotive instrument panel assembly. The system includes both the laser sensor and the controller. The standoffs ensure
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Conformal Coatings Protect Electronic Assemblies

Bill Boyd
March 24, 2008

Conformal coatings protect electronic assemblies from the elements.

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Torque Trade-Offs

Paul Wallace
March 24, 2008

Some suppliers tout the ergonomic benefits of their tools; others emphasize the accuracy of their products. This independent study looks at the trade-offs.

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Soldering the Unsolderable

John Sprovieri
March 24, 2008

With ultrasonics, assemblers can solder aluminum, titanium and other difficult materials without flux.

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Ensuring Effective Robotic Dispensing

Thomas Tudor
March 21, 2008
A strong team and clear expectations are critical to implementing a system that will provide a good return on investment.
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Assembly in Action: Code Readers Save $5,000 a Week

March 20, 2008
Effective readability and traceability are critical to success in the consumer electronics industry. By keeping track of products throughout their life cycle, manufacturers can protect themselves against costly recalls and product mix-ups, as well as implement effective “damage control” in the event of a problem.
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Assembly in Action: Curtains Promote Better Space Usage

March 20, 2008
LDI Industries Inc. (Manitowoc, WI) manufactures lubricating equipment and hydraulic components for OEMs and the MRO market.
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Assembly in Action: Trackers Achieve Unprecedented Accuracy

March 20, 2008
The $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Source (SNS) at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee is used to create high-energy neutron beams to investigate the molecular structures of eve-rything from superconductors to proteins in living cells
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Assembly in Action: Surface Mount Printer Doubling Company Output

March 20, 2008
Founded in 1991, ProtoDesign Inc. (Utica, MI) is a medium-sized electronics contract manufacturer that specializes in short-run product design and prototype production.
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