Austin Weber

Nitinol: Taming the Magical Metal

Austin Weber

February 1, 2016

Shape memory alloys offer numerous benefits, but cause assembly headaches.

Airbus Assembly Plant Lands in Alabama

Austin Weber

January 5, 2016

A new assembly line in Mobile is building A320 jetliners.

Additive Manufacturing Takes Off in Aerospace Industry

Austin Weber

January 4, 2016

Aerospace engineers are pushing the boundaries of 3D printing.

Automakers View Cameras as Essential Safety Devices

Austin Weber

January 4, 2016

For decades, motorists have depended on side view and rearview mirrors when changing lanes or backing up. But, the good old glass mirror is slowly being replaced by cameras, sensors and display screens.

Maryland Pushes Robotics Research to New Frontiers

Austin Weber

November 9, 2015

Students and faculty at the Maryland Robotics Center are developing a new generation of machines that are friendlier to small manufacturers.

Manual Torque Tools Still Rule

Austin Weber

November 4, 2015

Every assembly line should be equipped with manual torque wrenches and screwdrivers.

Do You Need a Color Vision System?

Austin Weber

November 4, 2015

New vision technology offers engineers a rainbow of options.

48-Volt Systems Will Help Reduce Wiring Costs

Austin Weber

November 3, 2015

For decades, automobiles have depended on 12-volt electrical systems. But, that’s about to go the way of chrome bumpers, hood ornaments and running boards.