Austin Weber

It's Time to Stick It

January 4, 2011

In just a few years, we’ll mark the centennial of an important milestone in world history – the moving assembly line. It’s something that is worthy of a commemorative U.S. postage stamp.

Medical Device Assembly: Diabetic Devices Drive Growth

Austin Weber

December 22, 2010

Medical device engineers are scrambling to develop products that are less invasive, easier to use and cheaper to mass-produce.

Wire Processing: Aluminum Wire Takes on Copper

Austin Weber

December 22, 2010

Recent price fluctuations have forced some manufacturers to consider alternatives to copper wire, such as copper-clad aluminum, solid-core aluminum and composite wire.

On Campus: Purdue Studies the Interaction of People, Computers and Machines

Austin Weber

December 22, 2010

Purdue's PRISM Center studies the critical role that computing technology plays in manufacturing.

New Manufacturing Process Could Boost Demand for Conductive Plastic

Austin Weber

December 17, 2010

Engineers at Princeton University have developed a new way to manufacture electronic devices made of plastic that is translucent, malleable and able to conduct electricity.

Plastic Electronics May Be the Next Big Thing

Austin Weber

December 17, 2010

Printed polymer electronics and conductive nano inks will allow cost-effective production of highly integrated, complex molded electronic components.

Plasma Printing Can Electrify Polymer

Austin Weber

December 17, 2010

A new technology allows manufacturers to apply conductive metal circuits to plastic substrates using a cost-effective and sustainable process.

Plastics Assembly: Electrically Conductive Polymers

Austin Weber

November 29, 2010

Traditionally, one of the only drawbacks of plastic has been its lack of electrical conductivity. But, that’s starting to change with hybrid materials that can be processed with traditional production methods.

Welding: New Twists on an Old Technology

Austin Weber

November 29, 2010

Resistance welding is a proven technology that engineers have relied on for decades to join hard, ferrous materials.

Are Electric Vehicles Ready for Prime Time?

Austin Weber

November 23, 2010

As with any promising new technology, there are all sorts of predictions and projections floating around out there relating to the future of electric vehicles.