Articles by Austin Weber

Aeroelastic Wings Could Make Future Aircraft More Efficient

March 4, 2020

Aerospace engineers around the world have been searching for new ways to make aircraft lighter and more fuel efficient. Aeroelastic wings may be the answer.

Austin Weber

February 7, 2020

Museum exhibits highlight some of the many products that were once made in Chicago and Milwaukee factories

Advanced Materials Push the Envelope in Aerospace Assembly

Aerospace engineers face numerous lightweighting challenges

Austin Weber

February 3, 2020

Materials are important in every industry. But, they're critical to aerospace manufacturers. If companies select the wrong material for a particular application, it can have catastrophic consequences.

Austin Weber

January 16, 2020

The 1920s was a golden age for the automobile in America. Millions of people jumped behind the wheel for the first time and transformed mobility, not to mention just about every facet of life. History may repeat itself during the 2020s. But, this time around, cars will be driving themselves.

Optical fiber requires delicate handling and precise alignment

Assembling Fiber Optics

Optical fiber is less finicky today, but it’s still challenging to attach

Austin Weber

January 15, 2020

Optical fiber is the backbone of today's digital economy. Global financial transactions, high-speed Internet access, online shopping, video gaming and other things that most people take for granted are possible because of thin strands of glass that transmit massive amounts of data every second.

Best Practices for Transitioning from Design to Assembly in Medical Device Manufacturing

Design Transfer Can Ensure a Smooth Product Development Process

Austin Weber

January 7, 2020

In all industries, it's important to achieve alignment between the design of a product and production processes as early as possible. In the medical device sector, whether it's a dialysis machine, a knee implant, a stethoscope or a syringe, the design transfer process plays a critical role in addressing cost and quality issues.

Airbus harnesses automation to boost fuselage production

Austin Weber

December 10, 2019

Automated assembly lines have been the backbone of the automotive industry for decades. Robots are widely used to rivet and weld car bodies. But, in the aerospace sector, automation is more elusive when it comes to building fuselages and wings for commercial aircraft.

Austin Weber

November 14, 2019

Engineers around the world are scrambling to create next-generation batteries that are energy-efficient and easy to mass produce. One promising candidate is aqueous flow battery technology being developed at the University of Colorado.

Auto Industry Drives New Vision Technology

Bin picking and parts inspection applications address quality concerns

Austin Weber

November 6, 2019

The automotive industry experienced a record number of vehicle recalls in 2018, and this year's tally isn't far behind. Many of those issues have been caused by electronics or software glitches.

Electric Vehicle Makers Rethink Assembly Processes

Austin Weber

November 6, 2019

One of the main issues in the recent strike against General Motors revolved around the increasing electrification of automobiles. The shift to electric- and hybrid-powered vehicles is expected to radically alter the shape of the auto industry in the decade ahead. It will also change the look of assembly lines.

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

On Demand Get ready for The ASSEMBLY Show happening October 21 – 23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Join us for an exclusive pre-show webinar to learn about the pros and cons of major adhesive chemistries and how to choose the best dispensing method for your application.

Articles by Austin Weber

Aeroelastic Wings Could Make Future Aircraft More Efficient

Engineers Take the Spotlight in Chicago and Milwaukee

Advanced Materials Push the Envelope in Aerospace Assembly

Florida Poly Drives Autonomous Vehicle Research

Assembling Fiber Optics

Best Practices for Transitioning from Design to Assembly in Medical Device Manufacturing

Airbus harnesses automation to boost fuselage production

Colorado Develops Grid-Storage Battery Technology

Auto Industry Drives New Vision Technology

Electric Vehicle Makers Rethink Assembly Processes

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