Test and Inspection Assembly - Articles - Page 17

Metrology Equipment Enables Tighter Tolerance of Aerospace Parts

May 17, 2022

Supply chain delays continue to plague manufacturing, leaving companies with limited options to overcome the problem. The two most common approaches are to either diversify into multiple markets or improve one’s product quality and service.

Leak Testing Appliances

Mass flow, pressure or vacuum decay, and tracer gas sniffing tests ensure leak-free performance of all types of home appliances.

Jim Camillo

May 4, 2022

There is a big difference between squeaky products and leaky products, especially in manufacturing. The former simply require a little grease, whereas the latter cause a lot of grief, to both the manufacturer and end-user.

Banner Engineering Integrates Products Into EPLAN’s Data Portal

May 4, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS—Banner Engineering has begun integrating its sensors, LED lighting, machine safety, connectivity technologies, and industrial wireless products into the web-based EPLAN data portal.

Harness Manufacturer Masters High-Mix Assembly

MJM Industries serves manufacturers worldwide with high-quality wire and cable harnesses, control panels, electromechanical devices and engineering services.

Jim Camillo

April 25, 2022

It is a typical day at Fairport Harbor, OH-based MJM Industries Inc., with 40 to 50 assemblers busily making thousands of custom overmolded wire and cable harnesses.

Testing Equipment Ensures Car-to-Phone UWB Connectivity

Jim Camillo

April 20, 2022

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is quickly gaining a foothold in manufacturing for several reasons. The radio-based communication technology offers fast (up to 27 megabits per second) and secure data transmission, centimeter-accurate location measurements within 70 meters and low power requirements.

Beyond the Welding Line: Robots and Automotive Assembly

Humans and machines are collaborating on trim lines.

Austin Weber

April 12, 2022

For decades, automakers have primarily used robots for welding and painting. Final assembly lines were considered too complex and too unsafe for automation. However, that is changing.

Don’t Restrain Development of AI

John Sprovieri

February 9, 2022

Whenever a new technology is introduced, it's often viewed with suspicion and distrust, if not outright hostility.

Improving Image Stabilization With Hexapod Motion Simulators

January 20, 2022

New Tech for Machine Vision

A host of new products offer higher resolutions, faster speeds and more user-friendly programming.

John Sprovieri

January 10, 2022

Vision systems play a vital role in automated assembly systems. They can check for the presence or absence of parts or materials. They can measure key dimensions of assemblies. They can tell robots the precise location of parts. They can even read 1D and 2D codes. Here's a look at some of the latest developments.

Laser-Based Tracker and Projector Improve Yacht Hull Assembly

Jim Camillo

December 17, 2021

On the water, yachts and superyachts are wonderful to look at and be aboard. But, in the factory, these vessels present a major assembly challenge: Accurately positioning, aligning and joining the large, composite components of the hull.