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GE's Connected Appliances Work Directly With Google Assistant

September 11, 2018
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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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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

A wide range of staking methods produce quality plastic assemblies with stress-free joints
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Jim Camillo
September 5, 2018
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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
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Austin Weber
September 4, 2018
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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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Advances in Self-Piercing Riveting

Advances in Self-Piercing Riveting

Self-piercing rivets are helping automakers assemble aluminum and high-strength steel
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John Sprovieri
August 2, 2018
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According to a new study by P&S Market Research, global sales of self-piercing rivet technology (SPR) will grow at a cumulative annual rate of 26 percent between 2016 and 2022. P&S predicts manufacturers worldwide will consume 45 billion of the fasteners in 2022.
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3D Printing Holds Potential for White Goods

3D Printing Holds Potential for White Goods

Additive manufacturing is slowly catching on in the appliance industry
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Austin Weber
June 5, 2018
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Additive manufacturing has already transformed the way that products are designed and produced in a wide variety of industries. The technology is now starting to be used by appliance engineers to assemble coffee makers, ovens, refrigerators and other household products.


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