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Screwdriving & Riveting

New Technology Ensures Error-Proof Fastening

Some 40 suppliers of screwdriving, nutrunning and riveting tools displayed their latest technologies at the 2016 ASSEMBLY Show.

John Sprovieri

January 10, 2017

Here's a taste of some of the new fastening tools that were seen at the 2016 ASSEMBLY Show.

Boeing Adds Automation to 737 Assembly Line

June 22, 2016

RENTON, WA—Boeing has added a new robotic system to its 737 factory here to automate the process of drilling holes and installing bolts in wing spars.

Boeing Has a Tradition of Assembly Line Innovation

Austin Weber

April 20, 2016

When it comes to developing new production tools and assembly processes, it’s hard to beat Boeing. The company has always been ahead of the curve implementing new technology on its assembly lines.

Airbus Improves Wing Assembly With Mobile Platforms

Jim Camillo

April 6, 2016

While designing the A350 XWB (extra wide body) airplane in early 2010, Airbus’ engineers proposed a revolutionary way to build the plane’s wings at the company’s plant in Broughton, UK. Specifically, they wanted the wings built horizontally rather than the traditional vertical method.

Aerospace Automation Supplier Opens in Mobile

February 10, 2016

MOBILE, AL—Broetje Automation, a supplier of automated machinery for aircraft assembly, has opened a facility here to support Airbus’ new assembly plant.

What’s New With Blind Riveting

John Sprovieri

August 1, 2015

Greater use of aluminum and other lightweight materials is increasing demand for structural blind rivets.

Austin Weber

May 5, 2015

Projects focus on automation, robotics and aircraft assembly.

Automating the Riveting Process

Jim Camillo

January 9, 2015

Plenty of options are available for semi- or fully automatic riveting.

New Technologies to Shine at Assembly Show

A host of innovative new technologies will be unveiled next month at the Assembly Show, the only event dedicated exclusively to assembly technology.

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2013

ASSEMBLY magazine has been around since 1958. In that time, we’ve had lean years and great years. We’ve changed our name three times, and we’ve been bought and sold at least five times. We’ve survived tidal shifts in both U.S. manufacturing and publishing. (If you had told me 26 years ago that I would be spending 30 minutes a day on something called Twitter…)

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Items Tagged with 'automated riveting'

ARTICLES

New Technology Ensures Error-Proof Fastening

Boeing Adds Automation to 737 Assembly Line

Boeing Has a Tradition of Assembly Line Innovation

Airbus Improves Wing Assembly With Mobile Platforms

Aerospace Automation Supplier Opens in Mobile

What’s New With Blind Riveting

Boeing, Washington Partner on Aerospace Research

Automating the Riveting Process

New Technologies to Shine at Assembly Show

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