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Optimizing VMI and Kitting Processes

Optimizing VMI and Kitting Processes

The success of vendor-managed inventory programs hinges on better collaboration.
Todd Grzych
November 9, 2021
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI) programs have been around for decades. But, not all programs are created equal. The difference between good and great programs involves a host of variables.
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Error-Proof Screwdriving

Error-Proof Screwdriving

Technological advances in manual and power tools make repeatable error-proof screwdriving an achievable goal for manufacturers.
Jim Camillo
November 8, 2021
People are imperfect, but, on occasion, they can perfectly perform a complex task. A pitcher can toss a perfect game in baseball. A gymnast can earn a 10.0 in international competition. A student can ace an exam.
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Manufacturing History Comes Alive in Pullman

Manufacturing History Comes Alive in Pullman

Pullman perfected rail car production processes and pioneered the use of new materials.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 2, 2021
America's newest national park recently opened on the South Side of Chicago. The Pullman National Monument celebrates the unique history of a company that mass-produced freight and passenger rail cars at the site from 1881 to 1981.
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2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools

2021 Assembly Plant of the Year: GKN Drives Transformation With New Culture, Processes and Tools

A two-year-long continuous improvement initiative pays off in Newton, NC.
Austin Weber
Austin Weber
October 13, 2021
All-wheel drive (AWD) technology has taken the automotive world by storm in recent years, because of its ability to effectively transfer power to the ground. Today, many sport utility vehicles use AWD for better acceleration, performance, safety and traction in all kinds of driving conditions.
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Dürr Helps Volkswagen Go All-In on EV Assembly

Dürr Helps Volkswagen Go All-In on EV Assembly

Flexible automated equipment drives screws, dispenses adhesive and fills refrigerants.
John Sprovieri
August 6, 2021
Preparing existing automotive factories to assemble electric cars requires comprehensive modernization. Certainly, this was the case at Volkswagen's assembly plant in Zwickau, Germany.
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Injection Lap Riveting

Injection Lap Riveting

A new process, injection lap riveting, is showing promise for joining dissimilar metals.
John Sprovieri
August 3, 2021
Bus bars are an essential component of electric vehicles. This metallic strip or bar efficiently distributes electrical power from high-energy battery packs to electric motors and other devices.
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Automating Carbon-Fiber Composite Fuselage Assembly

Automating Carbon-Fiber Composite Fuselage Assembly

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
August 2, 2021
Traditionally, aircraft manufacturers have been reluctant to adopt robots and other types of automation. One of the main challenges is that large plane parts come with relatively high geometry deviations, so robots need sensor guidance.
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Rivets Join Morgan Motor’s Unique Vehicle Assembly Method

Rivets Join Morgan Motor’s Unique Vehicle Assembly Method

Jim Camillo
July 11, 2021
Ask the typical American about automobile history and you're likely to hear the name "Henry Ford." Pose the same question to a Brit, however, and get ready for an answer of "Morgan Motor Co. (MMC)."
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New Materials, New Fasteners

New Materials, New Fasteners

As automakers replace steel with lightweight materials, new fasteners will replace conventional screws.
John Sprovieri
June 11, 2021
Steel has been, is now, and will continue to be the predominant material for vehicle structures and body parts, such as doors, hoods, liftgates and fenders. But, other materials, such as aluminum, magnesium, plastics and composites, are becoming increasingly important.
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Cordless Tools Improve Ergonomics and Quality for Assembler of Electrical Equipment

Cordless Tools Improve Ergonomics and Quality for Assembler of Electrical Equipment

Cordless screwdrivers ensure ergonomics and torque control for German manufacturer of power distribution equipment.
Anthony Durand
June 2, 2021
Based in Mistelgau, Germany, Hermos Schaltanlagen GmbH assembles switchgear, control cabinets and power distribution equipment.
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