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Siemens Plant Puts a Charge Into U.S. Manufacturing

Siemens unveils a state-of-the-art assembly plant in Charlotte, NC.

January 25, 2012

A Siemens gas turbine is 36 feet long and weighs 280 tons—and yet its parts are machined to tolerances of a few thousandths of an inch. ASSEMBLY magazine's editor-in-chief goes behind the scenes to see how this engineering marvel is made.

Simulation Software Aids Start of Tractor Assembly Plant

January 16, 2012

Xugong Group Construction Machinery Co., China’s largest manufacturer of construction machinery, used simulation software to optimize throughput at its new assembly plant in Xuzhou.

Capital Spending Report: Spending on Hold

John Sprovieri

November 18, 2011

Bothered by lingering economic uncertainty, assemblers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward capital equipment investment next year.

Cat to Invest $300 Million in Illinois Assembly Plant

November 15, 2011

DECATUR, IL-Caterpillar Inc. plans to invest nearly $300 million in its assembly plant here to increase capacity for large mining trucks. MORE

John Sprovieri

June 30, 2009

New technology gives impact wrenches the ability to measure torque and angle.

Troubleshooting the MIG Welding Process

Andy Monk

April 28, 2009

These tips and tricks will help you solve common MIG welding problems.

Do Your Fasteners Need a Preapplied Thread-Locker?

Stephen A. Smith

June 27, 2008

Thread-lockers keep fasteners from loosening due to vibration. Here are insights into how, why and when to use fasteners with preapplied thread-lockers.

Austin Weber

December 3, 2007

This year marks the 50th anniversary of ASSEMBLY magazine. Since the publication debuted in the late 1950s, we have provided in-depth coverage of key trends, issues and challenges affecting the wide world of welding. Here's a look at how welding technology has changed over the last 5 decades.

Deere Keeps Tractors Cool With Leak Tester

May 3, 2005

Leak testing is critical for ensuring the quality and functionality of the air-conditioning systems in Deere tractors.

John Sprovieri

March 5, 2004

As model mix increases and production volume decreases, assemblers are discovering that tried and true manufacturing strategies no longer apply.

Pal-V Prepares for Serial Production of World’s First Flying Car

Workers on Strike at CNH Industrial

Tesla Opens Texas Gigafactory

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June 15, 2022

From “Fixed” to “Flexible” – How Ewellix Is Helping Manufacturers Revolutionize the Automotive Body-In-White Assembly Process

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June 21, 2022

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