Plastics & Metal Welding Assembly

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The PRC7000 control for resistance welding provides precise adjustment of the welding current to eliminate spatter and rework.

Trumpf has introduced new sensors that enable its arc welding robot to program its own weld path.

A new “direct joining” method recently developed at the University of Michigan can be used to attach a variety of plastic and metal components.

Torsional ultrasonic welding technology creates high-reliability connections for radiometer.

Engineers at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) have developed new materials and production methods to reduce the amount of aluminum used in airframes.

Labor shortages are driving demand for automation.

A documented cost reduction program helps a manufacturer to cut costs and improve brazing operations.

DITZINGEN, Germany—The TRUMPF Group celebrated its 100th anniversary here last week by firing one of the world’s most powerful show lasers. The laser light shone for the first time on the evening of Aug. 3. The green laser beam was visible up to 50 miles away.

MT. PLEASANT, MI—A documented cost reduction program helped a manufacturer of refrigeration equipment to cut costs and improve brazing operations.

TORONTO—Canadian tech startup Xaba and manufacturing technology company Rolleri Holding SpA are partnering to develop an autonomous collaborative robot work cell for welding.