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What’s New in Leak Testing

What’s New in Leak Testing

New applications and stricter requirements are spurring innovation in leak testing technology
John Sprovieri
May 3, 2019
Myriad automotive components are checked for leaks, including turbochargers, oil filters and radiators. However, leak testing doesn’t end with the suppliers of those components.
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Tariffs hurt consumers

John Sprovieri
May 1, 2019
In my March editorial, I discussed the impact of steel and aluminum tariffs on assemblers of steel and aluminum products. However, another constituency has also been affected by tariffs: U.S. consumers.
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Conveyors for Large Loads

Conveyors for Large Loads

Manufacturers have many choices when moving large items throughout their plants
Jim Camillo
April 4, 2019
Most people take gravity for granted. But, manufacturers know better, especially when it comes to moving large items through a plant for assembly, finishing, storage and order-fulfillment purposes. The proof is in their use of gravity conveyors to per-form these tasks.
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Fastening & Joining
Fastening & Joining

Tips for Specifying Stainless Clinch Fasteners for Stainless Steel Assemblies

The following considerations can help point the way toward application success.
April 1, 2019

Self-clinching fasteners—providing reusable load-bearing threads to accept mating hardware—offer ideal solutions for attachment applications in appliances where metal sheets may be too thin to be tapped or where extruded or stamped threads would be impractical. 


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Smart home appliances

Smart Appliances and a Future of Interoperability

Data communications standards can enable appliance manufacturers to achieve robust growth.
March 1, 2019

The smart appliance industry is currently at a crossroads. Analysts expect to see impressive growth for these products. But several challenges threaten to stymie its progression.


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receptacle terminal

Ergonomic Guide to a Safer, More Efficient Connector-Assembly Workplace

Understand key issues in connector and workplace design to improve worker and product performance.
February 15, 2019

Various types of connectors are used in home appliances and air-conditioning systems to create reliable contacts between different parts of electric circuits. In recent years, the number and types of connectors have multiplied as advanced sensors, controls, and communication/networking capabilities are incorporated into more intelligent appliances.


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