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Faurecia’s Factory of the Future

Faurecia’s Factory of the Future

A state-of-the-art plant in Columbus, IN, is a showcase for Industry 4.0 technology.
Weber200
Austin Weber
March 1, 2017

Industry 4.0 technology promises to transform plant floors during the next two decades. It will also change the way that engineers and assemblers interact with machines.


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Mastering Changeover

Mastering Changeover

Smooth flow is vital to high-mix production initiatives
Weber200
Austin Weber
December 1, 2016

Quick change is a popular type of magic in which performers appear in entirely different costumes within just a few seconds. It’s an act that takes tremendous skill and lots of practice to perfect.


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2016 Assembly Plant of the Year: Bosch Rexroth Flexes Its Lean Production Muscle

2016 Assembly Plant of the Year: Bosch Rexroth Flexes Its Lean Production Muscle

High-mix lines and continuous improvement drive growth in Fountain Inn, SC.
Weber200
Austin Weber
October 1, 2016

Construction equipment, farm tractors and other off-highway machines need more than just diesel engines, big tires and metal tracks to operate. They require hydraulic mechanisms to steer, raise booms, open buckets or tilt blades.


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Mixed-Model Assembly Is Key to Profitability

Mixed-Model Assembly Is Key to Profitability

Assembly lines today must be as flexible as possible without compromising efficiency.
Weber200
Austin Weber
May 5, 2016

Manufacturers today are producing a wider range of products than ever. Life cycles are shrinking and demand for customization is increasing. As a result, assembly lines must be as flexible as possible without compromising efficiency. That’s why companies producing everything from pumps to pistols and caskets to chainsaws depend on mixed-model assembly.


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Demand-Driven Manufacturing Keeps ATK Workers in Sync

Demand-Driven Manufacturing Keeps ATK Workers in Sync

Camillo200
Jim Camillo
May 4, 2016

When pilots fly the Boeing Co. Dreamliner 787-9 over Utah, they probably don’t point out to passengers the headquarters of Orbital ATK’s aerospace structures division (ASD) in the town of Clearfield. Nevertheless, it’s safe to assume they’re happy the facility is there.


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flex assembly

I/O Modules, PLCs Ensure Flexible Transmission Assembly

Camillo200
Jim Camillo
May 4, 2015

Plant layout is always a factor when designing and installing a new assembly line.


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rfid

RFID Tags Provide Ultra Reliable Monitoring

December 2, 2014

Today’s car buyers typically order a number of custom options for their vehicles at the time of purchase. In turn, the automaker must identify and track each vehicle throughout the production process to ensure that all options are installed. Volvo Car Corp. uses RFID tags to meet this challenge.


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stihl
2014 Assembly Plant of the Year

Assembly Plant of the Year: STIHL Stays a Cut Above the Competition

Flexible assembly lines and vertical integration thrive in Virginia Beach.
Weber200
Austin Weber
October 3, 2014

What do lumberjacks, landscapers and homeowners have in common? They all rely on chain saws, trimmers and leaf blowers produced by STIHL Group.


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kohler

Kohler Excels at Manufacturing Small Gas Engines

Reliability in the field starts with quality on the assembly line.
Weber200
Austin Weber
June 3, 2014

Small gas engines are the lifeblood of the outdoor power equipment industry. They run all sorts of commercial and consumer devices, ranging from lawnmowers and generators to power washers and portable welders.


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