Screwdriving and Riveting Assembly

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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.

During the ASSEMBLY Show, Russ Hughes, product marketing manager at Desoutter Tools, joined ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss his company’s new tightening platform, AXON.

Fastener supplier helps engineers to prototype, refine and launch the automated system in record time.

Sheet metal clinching is a key part of the assembly process for battery cells and packs, and fuel cells and systems.

Read about the new pistol-grip electric screwdriver from Sumake North America and other new fastening tools in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

Attendees Invited to Vote on the Industry’s Top Innovations

If fastening technology is on your shopping list, then The ASSEMBLY Show is the place to be! You’ll find numerous suppliers offering cordless nutrunners, pneumatic screwdrivers, screwfeeders, digital torque wrenches and other fastening technology. Here’s a taste of what’s on the floor.