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Signal Tower Data Collection Increases Productivity

August 9, 2018

Based in Furtwangen, Germany, Ketterer manufactures electromechanical drive systems. The company's products are used to adjust the height of desks and workstations and are also deployed widely in entry systems, warehouses and the machinery industry.

Manufacturer Bends and Finds Qualified Suppliers Online

Jim Camillo

August 8, 2018

Every manufacturer needs reliable suppliers to be successful. Sometimes, however, even the best supplier cannot provide parts economically for a specific project.

Marking Metal Parts With Precision

Manufacturers have several options for precisely marking metal parts.

Jim Camillo

August 6, 2018

Manufacturers often need to mark different types of metal parts. Some of these parts may require several complex codes, while others need just a few simple numbers. In every case, though, the markings need to be permanent, regardless of part size.

GE Stays on Track by Rebuilding Locomotives

Flexible assembly lines turn tired workhorses into modern machines

Austin Weber

August 1, 2018

In the Chicagoland area, the home of ASSEMBLY Magazine for the past 60 years, freight trains are a daily fact of life. It's hard to drive anywhere without encountering at least one long train with numerous cars pulled by powerful locomotives.

Firetruck Manufacturer to Build Tennessee Assembly Plant

July 18, 2018

JEFFERSON CITY, TN—Oshkosh Corp., the manufacturer of firetrucks, defense vehicles and concrete mixers, plans to build a new assembly plant here.

Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

High-strength alloys and ever-thinner gauges are complicating the process of fastening sheet metal assemblies

John Sprovieri

July 10, 2018

Sheet metal is still the material of choice for auto body components, white goods, electrical enclosures and other products.

GE to Sell Gas-Engine Business to Advent International

June 26, 2018

BOSTON—General Electric Co. has agreed to sell its industrial gas-engine business to Advent International for $3.25 billion, according to Bloomberg.com. CEO John Flannery said Monday that the private-equity firm will acquire GE’s Jenbacher and Waukesha engine brands and manufacturing sites in Austria, the U.S. and Canada.

Vacuum Pump Aids Particle Physics Research at CERN

Jim Camillo

June 14, 2018

In the tiny town of Meyrin, Switzerland, sits the largest center for particle physics research in the world. The facility is situated near Geneva on the Franco-Swiss border and operated by the European Organization for Nuclear Re-search, better known as CERN.

What’s New With DC Electric Tools

DC electric fastening tools improve error proofing, quality control and flexibility

John Sprovieri

June 4, 2018

Error proofing, quality control and flexibility are essential on today's assembly lines. As a result, manufacturers are increasingly investing in DC electric fastening tools. These tools allow engineers to adjust tool speed to match various applications and control more aspects of the fastening process, including key parameters such as torque and angle.

3D Printing Helps Olympic Athletes Be More Competitivec

Jim Camillo

May 9, 2018

3D printing technology is everywhere, from medical implants to aerostructures, and recently it's made its way to the Olympics. USA Luge teamed up with Stratasys, a supplier of additive manufacturing technology, to build customized racing sleds.

On Demand Learn how manufacturers are bridging the gap between the shop floor and ERP systems to gain real-time visibility, streamline operations, and kick-start digital transformation—without waiting years.

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On Demand In this presentation, Dr. Herman Tang shares practical insights from his industry experience and research on buffer management in manufacturing operations.

Machinery Assembly
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Signal Tower Data Collection Increases Productivity

Manufacturer Bends and Finds Qualified Suppliers Online

Marking Metal Parts With Precision

GE Stays on Track by Rebuilding Locomotives

Firetruck Manufacturer to Build Tennessee Assembly Plant

Screwdriving for Sheet Metal Assembly

GE to Sell Gas-Engine Business to Advent International

Vacuum Pump Aids Particle Physics Research at CERN

What’s New With DC Electric Tools

3D Printing Helps Olympic Athletes Be More Competitivec

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