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Ford engineers are studying whether AI can play a role in detecting faulty run-downs. To do that, they first had to determine what constitutes a data anomaly.

GE Appliances' first in-house water filter manufacturing operation includes fully automated assembly and packaging, robotic pick-and-place systems guided by machine vision, 100 percent in-line leak testing, and end-to-end traceability.

This approach can be used to predict the mechanism of self-loosening of bolted joints without additional tests, and it is possible to make predictions with very low error rates using AI, which promises to reduce the costs associated with testing new bolted joint designs.

A new sheet-metal joining process developed by Tox Pressotechnik reliably secures sheet metal components and prevents displacement in the planar direction.

From automated screw feeding systems to configurable torque wrenches, this month’s “New and Noteworthy” reflects the continued evolution of fastening technology.

The labor contract, in force for 3,200 employees at the automaker’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the first UAW contract at a Southern auto plant outside of the Detroit Three.

Impulse heat staking simplifies installation of brass inserts by generating heat only when needed and keeping the cycle consistent from part to part. Real-time depth verification adds straightforward confirmation of final insert depth and insert presence.

To error-proof assembly, engineers wanted to implement a system to guide workers through each fastening step while ensuring complete traceability. The Nexonar real-time location system from Desoutter fit the bill.

Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., also known as RivetKing, won Product of the Year in the fastening category at the ASSEMBLY Show in 2025. We’re joined by Steven Sherman, vice president of engineering, to learn more about the award-winning product, the company’s history, and how it keeps an old-school product line modern.

In this conversation, we connected with Ryan Lashley and Sota Ito at Panasonic to learn about the evolution of the AccuPulse series, their new product offerings, and their emphasis on continuous improvement.