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State-of-the-art screwdriving technology is enabling automakers to maximize their use of friction-drilling screws.

One year ago, the Bourgault Industries’ plant in St. Brieux, SK, had no assembly line—just a 396-by-32-by-9-foot pit.

Accurate and timely performance data is just as important to manufacturers as the latest welding technology, super-strong adhesive or unique-thread fastener.

Transmission manufacturing requires several high-precision tasks. This is not news to Škoda Auto, a Czech automobile manufacturer founded in 1895 as Laurin & Klement.

There are many ways to run a custom machine building business. Some systems integrators are dedicated to a particular industry, such as auto parts manufacturing. Others specialize in a particular kind of assembly machine, such as high-speed continuous motion systems.

A new assembly line in Mobile is building A320 jetliners.

Peel-and-stick labels, heat-shrink tubing and plastic carriers are the most reliable ways to identify wires in harnesses and electrical panels.

Carbon nanotube wiring is light, strong and efficient in transmitting electrical current.

At one high-tech assembly plant, workstations adjust themselves to workers and products know which stations they need to move to next.