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Assembly In Action: Robot, Gantry Reduce Welding Times

October 29, 2007

NPK Construction Equipment Inc. (Walton Hills, OH) manufactures heavy-duty grapples, hydraulic hammers, crushers and cutters that are mounted on cranes and excavators.

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Editorial: The Electric Dilemma

Don Hegland
October 23, 2007
Electricity usage in the United States is projected to grow more than twice as fast as committed resources over the next 10 years, according to the North American Electric Reliability Corp.
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Station to Station: Robots Lend Flexibility to Automated Assembly Line

John Sprovieri
September 28, 2007
Guided by machine vision, this SCARA robot retrieves a syringe needle from pocketed tape. Photo courtesy Integrated BioSciences Inc. The central challenge of high-mix, high-volume manufacturing is how to maximize
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Assembly in Action: Scanner Cuts Blade Inspection Times

September 21, 2007

The turbine components division at Centrax Ltd. (Devon, England) produces compressor airfoils, discs, shafts, casings and other associated hardware, including complete subassemblies and engine modules.

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Assembly in Action: Linear Motion Helps Evaluate Gems

September 21, 2007

Many people are familiar with the four “C’s” used to help determine the quality of a diamond: Clarity, Carat, Color and Cut. The problem is, the traditional 4C standard does not really differentiate a superior diamond from an inferior one.

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Assembly in Action: Robots Solve Puzzle Problem

September 21, 2007

Recently, Ravensburger implemented a fully automatic robotic system, which directly links the company’s production facility to a high-bay warehouse-part of a longstanding commitment to automation.

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Assembly in Action: Carts Promote Visibility, Productivity

September 21, 2007

Australian Automotive Air Pty Ltd. (Croydon, Victoria) manufactures air conditioners, engine cooling systems, instrument clusters and fuel system components for the automotive industry.

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Assembly in Action: Robots Weld Seat Backs

September 21, 2007

Lander Automotive Ltd. (Birmingham, UK) manufactures welded tubular structures, including seating components, for the automotive industry.

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Editorial: Where Do We Go From Here?

Don Hegland
September 21, 2007

ASSEMBLY Magazine has played a vital role in providing superior information for the 50 years leading up to today, and I believe our role will be more critical in the next 50 years.

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Leading Lean: Missteps in Mapping

Jamie Flinchbaugh
September 21, 2007
Are you getting true value from your process mapping?
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