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Toyota Invests in US Assembly Plants

August 4, 2020

In January 2017, Toyota pledged to invest $13 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. On June 30, the company announced it will reach that goal a year early.

Reading Codes on the Assembly Line

Many assembly operations begin with the scanning of a 1D or 2D bar code.

John Sprovieri

August 4, 2020

any assembly operations begin with the scanning of a 1D or 2D bar code. The code might tell an assembler what parts to install and how to install them.

Loctite 243 is a medium-strength threadlocker that performs well on 0.25- to 0.75-inch-wide fasteners in high-vibration envi-ronments, such as motors. Photo courtesy Henkel Corp.

Securing Bolted Joints With Threadlockers

Whether pre-applied or applied on the assembly line, threadlockers keep fasteners tight, and immune to vibration and failure

Jim Camillo

August 4, 2020

Lubricity is more than a just a cool word. It is the slipperiness needed on a fastener to achieve controlled torque during assembly. A wide variety of lubricants are specifically designed for this purpose, ranging from beeswax polish and anti-seize grease, to silicone spray.

Tesla Chooses Texas for New Vehicle Assembly Plant

July 28, 2020

AUSTIN, TX — Tesla Inc. has picked the Austin, Texas, area as the site for its largest auto assembly plant employing at least 5,000 workers.

DOE Announces $139 Million in Funding for Innovative Vehicle Technologies

July 27, 2020

DETROIT — U.S. Secretary of Energy Dan Brouillette recently announced $139 million in federal funding for 55 projects across the country that will support new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies.

Ford Experiments with Four-Legged Robots to Collect Data for Plant Retooling

July 26, 2020

DEARBORN, MI — In a unique pilot program, Ford Motor Co. is deploying four-legged robots into tough-to-reach areas within the company's Van Dyke Transmission Plant to collect data that can be used to retool plants, thereby saving Ford engineers time and money.

Wire Harness Manufacturers Get Help Through MEP

John Sprovieri

July 23, 2020

Located in Portland, OR, AmFor Electronics Inc. has been manufacturing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical panels and electromechanical assemblies since 1961. Its products can be found in cars, trucks, construction equipment and agricultural equipment.

Ultrasonic Welding Technology Brings Innovation to US, Russian Automakers

Jim Camillo

July 21, 2020

Not every technological advancement in automotive assembly gets adequate recognition. Consider, for example, how much has been written about the use of aluminum in the redesigned 2019 Dodge RAM 1500 and 2500 trucks, vs. that of ultrasonic welding.

Automatic Installation of Nonthreaded Fasteners

Numerous systems and workcells help manufacturers accurately install pins, clips and other nonthreaded fasteners.

Jim Camillo

July 20, 2020

There are no unimportant or unnecessary parts in an assembly. Each component within a product, be it large or small, simple or complex, has been delegated there by an engineer to perform a specific task.

Analyzers Aid Automotive Lightweighting Efforts

The adoption of advanced materials is creating challenges for materials analysis and quality control across the automotive supply chain.

Mikko Järvikivi

July 16, 2020

Next year, the EU enters the next phase of automotive emissions standards under the current regulation, Euro 6. Average CO₂ emissions of new cars must be a maximum of 95 grams per kilometer under real driving conditions.