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Spin Welding for Plastics Assembly

Spin Welding for Plastics Assembly

Enhanced data gathering and automation features complement spin welding’s ability to join plastic parts with a round-to-round interface.
Jim Camillo
February 1, 2022
Management theory and practice don't always match, and few people know this better than the individuals who oversee assembly lines. Their real-world experience has taught them that the best method to achieve success always depends on several application-specific factors. Among them are part size and shape, available automation, required cycle time and the materials being joined.
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GM Announces $7 Billion EV Investment in Michigan

January 26, 2022

DETROIT—General Motors announced Tuesday its plans to invest $7 billion in Michigan to increase the production of electric vehicles and battery manufacturing. It's the single biggest investment in the company's history.


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Compact, Flexible System Assembles Transmission Pumps

Compact, Flexible System Assembles Transmission Pumps

James Figy
January 18, 2022
Saving a penny per part or a millisecond of cycle time might not matter to some manufacturers. But machine builder Eclipse Automation knows that even small gains can offer huge competitive advantages for its customers. Greater flexibility and uptime through predictive maintenance are also crucial.
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Five Things: AGVs and Autonomous Mobile Robots

Five Things: AGVs and Autonomous Mobile Robots

January 18, 2022
Automotive supplier Continental AG has developed its own line of autonomous automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for transporting parts in its assembly plants and warehouses. The autonomous AGVs can transport loads weighing more than a ton.
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Processing Automotive Ethernet Cables

Processing Automotive Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cables provide high-speed data transmission for infotainment and driver assistance applications, but they require automated equipment for stripping and crimping.
John Sprovieri
January 14, 2022
Electronics in today's vehicles are increasingly complex. With more sensors, controls and interfaces all using higher bandwidth, faster data throughput and more reliable networks are required. The weight of the cables and harnesses in the vehicle is also a concern.
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