Automated Assembly Systems

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Miniature linear slides met critical requirements for an automatic tool changer on NASA’s new lunar robot.

Belt manufacturers universally cite correct belt tension and crowned pulleys as the keys to long belt life and consistent slip-free performance.

Testra Corp. has introduced a new technology that virtually eliminates the noise and vibration associated with microstepping step motors.

Inspired by nature, engineers are developing new gripper technologies that promise to make robots more flexible.

Ammunition assemblers find a silver bullet in innovative sealants applied with a high-speed automatic dispensing system.

When German appliance manufacturer Vorwerk designed a state-of-the-art vacuum cleaner, it needed a state-of-the-art automation system to assemble it.

Ironically, Wisconsin’s first solar panel manufacturer is located in the shadow of a coal-fired power plant. The Helios Solar Works facility is a shining example of how 21st century renewable energy technology may soon surpass 19th century processes.

Thanks to technological advances, the lot size of one is more possible today than ever before.

In his recent State of the Union address, President Obama challenged Americans to be more innovative. That means developing new materials, new products and new production processes. To tackle that challenge, manufacturing engineers must harness the power of “smart assembly” tools and systems.

With the right approach, even small manufacturers can automate their assembly lines.