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Luminex Corp. manufactures machines that are used to analyze nucleic acids and proteins in the life sciences market.

Without lubrication, even the fastest, most accurate, most elegantly designed assembly system will literally grind to a halt. Lubrication does more than just reduce friction between moving parts. It also prevents corrosion, dissipates heat, and keeps mechanisms free of contamination.

TPI Corp. (Johnson City, TN) manufactures a range of HVAC products, including portable electric heaters, industrial fans, duct heaters and infrared heaters. The company also manufactures light fixtures, thermostats and controls, and Fostoria-brand process heating equipment.

Trumeter Co. (Manchester, UK) manufactures counting, measuring and timing instruments that go into products like refrigerators and other appliances.

By using modular conveyors, assemblers ensure their investment can evolve along with changing production needs.

Intense market pressure is forcing manufacturers to adopt faster production processes.

The choice of rework technique can affect the reliability of ball grid arrays assembled with lead-free solder.

RFID tags and Data Matrix codes can help manufacturers error-proof assembly, track inventory and automate setup.

As automotive OEMs and their suppliers take a back seat, assemblers of high-tech products enjoy rapid growth.