safety

Process Enhancements for Constraining Threaded Fasteners

August 28, 2019

The process of installing Safety Wire remains awkward and costly, and the inspection process is demanding.

Accident Kills Trucker at Nissan Assembly Plant

January 31, 2012

SMYRNA, TN—A driver was killed Friday at Nissan’s assembly plant here when his parked truck rolled forward and trapped him against a set of trailers.

Fire Breaks Out at Ford Assembly Plant

January 27, 2012

AVON LAKE, OH—No one was hurt after a fire started in a storage bin at Ford’s assembly plant here.

Six Hurt in Fire at Mack Truck Assembly Plant

January 23, 2012

LOWER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP, PA—Dozens of workers were forced out into the cold by a fire at the Mack Trucks assembly plant here. Six people were treated for smoke inhalation, and another person suffered chest pains.

Fastening: Preventing In-System Damage

John Sprovieri

October 31, 2011

Small investments in protective covers and tools can spare assemblers the cost of repairing accidental damage to finished goods.

Medical Device Assembly: Lasers Make Marks in Medical

Jim Camillo

July 29, 2011

Lasers are used extensively by medical professionals to surgically remove tumors or repair skin, eyes and hair. Interestingly, these types of lasers are also being used by medical device manufacturers to mark codes directly on their products as a way to improve traceability.