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The PowerCrimper Vario is a semiautomatic benchtop crimping machine with a purely electric drive for high process flexibility and security.

DETROIT—Experts warn that widespread tariffs proposed by the Trump Administration could have catastrophic effects on the U.S. auto industry, especially when it comes to key components such as wiring harnesses.

AI-powered predictive maintenance helps anticipate machine failures, allowing for proactive action that saves time and costs. According to a Deloitte study, 86% of manufacturing executives believe that AI and intelligent technologies will enhance competitiveness in the next five years.

Machine vision is vital for industrial automation, providing essential image analysis amid labor shortages. Effective implementation relies on precise lighting to ensure high-quality images, with different applications requiring specific setups, such as backlights for measurements and line scan lights for fast-moving materials.

Strunk’s new three-phase resistance welding machine can weld the foil layers of flexible bus bars or compact the strands completely in one operation.

The DBS-1200 is designed to install 0.25-inch M85049/128 welded buckle bands.

NEW YORK—The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has launched a series of free courses that delve into various Industry 4.0 topics.

 FRANKFURT—Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed, according to a new report by the International Federation of Robotics. 

BANNOCKBURN, IL—IPC/WHMA has launched an online instructor-led training course focusing on wire harnesses.