Austin Weber

What’s New With Rotary Indexers

Servo indexing and flexibility drive numerous assembly applications.

November 6, 2020

One of the simplest devices for partially automating an assembly process is a rotary indexing table. This device consists of a circular steel plate and a drive for turning it.

The Ergonomics of Wire Harness Assembly

Manual tasks pose numerous risks to assemblers

Austin Weber

October 15, 2020

When it comes to assembling wire harnesses, humans still do it better than automation. That's why wire processing remains a largely manual process. However, it also poses a number of ergonomic issues and concerns, including the risk of back, finger, neck, shoulder and wrist injuries.

Volvo Starts Assembling Electric Cars

Austin Weber

October 7, 2020

GHENT, Belgium—Volvo has started to assemble the XC40 Recharge SUV at its plant here.

2020 Assembly Plant of the Year: There’s No Looking Back at Murakami

The Campbellsville, KY, plant excels at continuous improvement and workforce development

Austin Weber

October 6, 2020

Every motorist uses rearview mirrors whenever they get behind the wheel. In fact, most people look at them every few seconds as they drive. However, few ever give those ubiquitous devices much thought.

GM Flexes Its Electric Vehicle Muscles

Austin Weber

October 5, 2020

DETROIT—General Motors is ramping up its electric vehicle production plans.

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Standardized, pre-engineered robotics appeal to many types of manufacturers.

Austin Weber

September 15, 2020

Most model railroad enthusiasts love to build custom layouts piece by piece. However, some hobbyists prefer to purchase a preformed layout that includes track and scenery, all they have to do is plug it in and start running their trains.

Carnegie Mellon Focuses on New Age Manufacturing

Austin Weber

September 9, 2020

The manufacturing world is in the midst of one of its greatest disruptions ever. Digital production.

Additive manufacturing goes mainstream

Austin Weber

August 7, 2020

Automotive engineers have been intrigued with additive manufacturing for more than a decade.

Shining a New Light on Solar Module Assembly

Domestic manufacturing is heating up around the United States.

Austin Weber

August 3, 2020

After several decades of on-again, off-again growth spurts, solar energy is maturing in the United States.

Innovative Spacecraft May Enable New-Age Lunar Landings

Austin Weber

July 28, 2020

After a nearly 50-year hiatus, the United States plans to return to the moon. The goal of the Artemis program is to land the first woman and next man on the surface of the moon by 2024.