The ASSEMBLY Blog is written by our team of editors and industry experts. It provides thought-provoking opinions on issues and trends in manufacturing, as wells tips, tricks and suggestions for implementing assembly technology.
No matter which method you use to assemble plastic parts, you would have found the latest technologies at The ASSEMBLY Show. There were at least 10 suppliers of plastics joining equipment on the show floor, including first-time exhibitors Rinco Ultrasonics and Thermal Press International Inc.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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