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Manufacturing Is Cool at GE Appliances’ Refrigerator Factory

Manufacturing Is Cool at GE Appliances' Refrigerator Factory

John Sprovieri
November 6, 2018
In June, GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced plans to invest $115 million to expand its refrigerator assembly plant in Decatur, AL. The investment will add 255 new jobs to the plant, bringing the total number of full-time employees there to nearly 1,300.
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100 Shielding Tips and Tricks

Holland Shielding Systems BV
October 8, 2018

The principle of shielding is creating a conductive layer completely surrounding the object you want to shield. This was invented by Michael Faraday and this system is known as a Faraday cage.


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Choosing Fastener Finishes

Choosing Fastener Finishes

Fastener finish is crucial to safety, functionality and cost
Doug Jones
October 3, 2018
Many engineers will put great thought into selecting the proper type of fastener for their design, but overlook the importance of finish. When selecting the best finish for fasteners, it is wise to consider the following factors
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Adhesives or Welding for Plastic Part Assembly?

One of the best things that you can do, both for the design of your product and the success of your business, is to make design choices that keep your assembly options open.
October 1, 2018

Two of the most popular methods for assembling plastic parts into finished products are adhesives and ultrasonic welding. But how can a manufacturer differentiate between these two options? What questions should product design and manufacturing teams ask when deciding why and when to select these assembly methods?


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3M: The benefits of Aluminum Foil Tapes in Refrigeration Systems

October 1, 2018

Seeking improvements in the manufacturing process and to increase the thermal efficiency in refrigerators, the appliance industries extensively used aluminum tapes to replace mechanical fasteners to attach tubes inside refrigerators. 


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GE Appliances to Invest Millions in Kentucky HQ and Assembly Plant

October 1, 2018

LOUISVILLE, KY—GE Appliances announced Monday investments totaling more than $200 million to expand its dishwasher and laundry manufacturing facilities and add 400 new jobs here.


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GE's Connected Appliances Work Directly With Google Assistant

September 11, 2018

LOUISVILLE, KY—GE Appliances recently announced that it is the first manufacturer to offer full suites of connected appliances that work directly with the virtual Google Assistant, which is powered by artificial intelligence. This capability helps consumers more easily build and operate a Smart home.


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Industry Prepares for New Refrigerants

The Supreme Court, California state regulation or the Kigali Amendment could end HFCs.
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Edward McMenamin
September 8, 2018

The U.S. Court of Appeals stopped the EPA’s ban on high global warming potential HFC refrigerants last year, but that may just be a pause in the switch from HFCs to environmentally friendly replacements.


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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints
Jim Camillo
September 5, 2018
How well an assembled plastic part performs depends a great deal upon how its component pieces are joined. Those made of strong, hard plastic may be fastened together or bonded. Thermoplastic pieces allow for even more options, including screws and rivets, various types of adhesives or welding, staking and being snap-fit.
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Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Collaborative Robot Do’s and Don’ts

Cobots are the hottest trend in factory automation
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
September 4, 2018
Collaborative robots are an important element of Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing initiatives. Many engineers are intrigued by these next-generation machines that can control force and work safely next to people on assembly lines without traditional safety guarding.
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