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Medical Device Assembly: Medical Device Assemblers Make Their Mark

John Sprovieri
May 20, 2011
The FDA's Unique Device Identification system is expected to be finalized this month.

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The Editorial: Let Boeing Fly Where It Wants

May 20, 2011
Rather than file a pointless lawsuit against Boeing, the Obama Administration should be doing everything possible to encourage the company to build more U.S. facilities.
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IAC Industries-BIG Storage! 80+ Drawer & Cabinet Configurations

May 2, 2011
Providing up to 25.9 cubic feet of storage, these spacious cabinets stand at 56-inches tall, and are offered in either the 48-inch “Wide” series, or the 30-inch “Narrow” series.
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Fastening: Assembly With Press-In Fasteners

Jim Camillo
April 28, 2011
Several types of threaded fasteners are installed not with a power tool, but a press. Self-clinching nuts, threaded inserts and similar fasteners are pressed into thin, soft or otherwise fragile materials to provide strong threads for mating hardware.


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Assembly In Action: Inspection System Ensures Quality Parts for Binder Assembly

Jim Camillo
April 27, 2011
Netherlands-based NP Plastics manufactures injection-molded parts 24 hours a day. Recently, NP Plastics faced a challenge concerning the plastic rollers it makes for the closing mechanism of document binders.
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Assembly In Action: Adhesive and Threadlocker Secure Cabinet Hardware

Jim Camillo
April 27, 2011
Grace White Glass manufactures high-end drawer pulls and cabinet handles. The company had been experiencing problems with the epoxy adhesive it was using for the bond. Curing performance was inconsistent, and handles occasionally came apart in use.
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Assembly In Action: Low-Friction Components Keep Conveyors Running Smoothly, Quietly

Jim Camillo
April 27, 2011
In the food-processing industry, retractable conveyors need to be fast and reliable. The main challenge for conveyor manufacturer KLEENLine has been to find components that could overcome friction problems in various locations within the conveyor.
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Leak Testing Aerospace Parts

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
April 27, 2011
Fuel systems, engines, landing gear, ventilation systems and other aerospace devices that rely on numerous tanks, pumps, actuators, lines and fittings must be tested for tightness during both assembly and maintenance applications.
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Alternative Energy Industry: Helios Line Lights Up Milwaukee

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
April 27, 2011
Ironically, Wisconsin’s first solar panel manufacturer is located in the shadow of a coal-fired power plant. The Helios Solar Works facility is a shining example of how 21st century renewable energy technology may soon surpass 19th century processes.

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On Campus: Wind Turbines Generate Research Activity at Iowa State

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
April 27, 2011
Iowa State's Wind Energy Manufacturing Laboratory focuses on improving the manufacturability of large components used in wind turbines.

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