Assembly Blog | ASSEMBLY

Screwdriving and Riveting

New Fastening Tools, Accessories Improve Ergonomics, Accuracy

February 10, 2016

The ASSEMBLY Show hosts some 38 suppliers of screwdrivers, nutrunners, screw feeders, torque-reaction arms, rivet guns and other fastening products.

Adhesive Dispensing & Curing

New Dispensing, Curing Technology Improves Productivity

February 9, 2016

Whether it’s a handheld pneumatic benchtop dispenser or a needle valve mounted to a Cartesian robot, there are many technologies for getting an adhesive, sealant or lubricant from a bulk supply and onto a part. By automating the dispensing process, assemblers can minimize waste, ensure quality and increase productivity.

Conveyors and Material Handling

Flexibility Is Key to Material Handling

John Sprovieri

February 8, 2016

Getting the right parts, to the right spot, at the right time is a requirement for any assembly line.

New Adhesives Are Strong, Versatile

John Sprovieri

December 22, 2015

The ASSEMBLY Show features not only the machinery needed to assemble parts, but also the supplies, such as adhesives.

Plastics Assembly

A World of Plastics Joining at Dukane

John Sprovieri

August 3, 2015

It's all about plastics assembly at Dukane Corp.’s Intelligent Assembly Systems Division.

Sensors Expo 2015 is a Must for All

Mat Dijish

May 26, 2015

Sensors Expo presents the latest developments in sensor technology and applications.

Will Volvo's New Assembly Plant Be a Trendsetter?

Austin Weber

May 12, 2015

Yesterday, Volvo announced that it plans to build a new $500 million assembly plant in Ridgeville, SC. Will it be as innovative as the Kalmar plant was 40 years ago?

Collaborative Robots Dominate Automate Show

Austin Weber

March 30, 2015

At the Automate trade show in Chicago last week, the exhibit hall was buzzing with talk about collaborative robots. The next-generation machines allow robots to operate side-by-side with humans on assembly lines.

What Does 'The Woz' Want?

Austin Weber

March 26, 2015

Tech legend Steve Wozniak spoke to a packed ballroom during a joint keynote address yesterday at the Automate and ProMat shows in Chicago. The computer industry pioneer shared his views on a wide variety of topics, including humanoid robots.

Can Apple Take a Bite Out of Detroit?

Austin Weber

March 6, 2015

Apple Inc. reportedly has a team of more than 100 engineers working on a top-secret project in Silicon Valley called Titan. Their goal is to rethink and reinvent the automobile.