Heavy equipment manufacturers increasingly prefer lockbolts because they offer quick installation and long-term joint stability.

While the concept of ultrasonic welding is simple, the process of designing a robust joint and developing an effective weld process can be quite complex.

DAVENPORT, IA—Genesis Systems Group, a robotic integrator, has announced a $4.6 million capital investment that will add jobs and allow it to build more systems.

DUBLIN—The worldwide market for welding robots is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5.73 percent through 2016.

 Safety standards have changed significantly in response to advances in manufacturing technology. 

 A robot equipped with an adaptive gripper can provide an alternative to maintaining multiple jigs for automated welding. 

Santa’s helpers depend on adhesives, screws and ultrasonic welding.

Bradford White Corp. is unique among its competitors in two ways. First and foremost is its business model, which prevents the sale of the company’s water heaters directly to consumers or commercial businesses. Heaters are only sold to licensed plumbers at various supply houses to ensure proper and safe water heater installation, and to prevent code violations.

In ultrasonic plastic welding, three process variables directly affect weld quality: amplitude, duration and force.

Wichita, KS, calls itself the Air Capital of the World. The city has a long, proud heritage of aerospace manufacturing.