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Machine Builder Adapts Production Lines to Combat COVID-19

November 17, 2020

For several months now, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique challenges to medical-device manufacturers and machine builders worldwide.

Smart Transport System Enables Flexible Assembly

A linear-motor transport system is the heart of a new, flexible automated assembly system.

Peter Reinstadler

November 9, 2020

Industry 4.0 concepts necessitate highly flexible and modular production equipment. A good example is the new CresaLine small-parts assembly system from Swiss machine builder and integrator Credimex AG.

What’s New With Rotary Indexers

Servo indexing and flexibility drive numerous assembly applications.

Austin Weber

November 6, 2020

One of the simplest devices for partially automating an assembly process is a rotary indexing table. This device consists of a circular steel plate and a drive for turning it.

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

A proven project management plan and prompt client feedback are essential for integrators to build fully and semiautomated assembly systems on short deadlines.

Jim Camillo

September 15, 2020

Most people would agree that the proverb, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," is not meant to be taken literally. To them, the expression conveys the idea that the most important problems are the ones most likely to get attention.

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2020

Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.

Carnegie Mellon Focuses on New Age Manufacturing

Austin Weber

September 9, 2020

The manufacturing world is in the midst of one of its greatest disruptions ever. Digital production.

Applying Lean Tactics in the Factory of the Future

Thomas Brown Andreas Hassold

September 9, 2020

Today's assembly plants are undergoing a major evolution, as Industry 4.0 technology is rapidly being adopted across many industries.

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

Jim Camillo

August 10, 2020

Manufacturers are under pressure to reduce their overall energy consumption, improve sustainability and save money.

Five Things: Automated Assembly Systems

John Sprovieri

July 24, 2020

Lanco Integrated has completed an assembly system to produce components for coronavirus test kits.

Manufacturers Shift to PPE Production to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Jim Camillo

June 17, 2020

For the past few months, countless manufacturers worldwide have retooled to make personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and first responders in their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of their stories.

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Automated Screwdriving with Collaborative Robots

As more companies automate their screwdriving processes with collaborative robots, there are many factors to consider to ensure employee safety, consistent required torque high degree of repeatability and zero defect products. Join Universal Robots and screwdriving experts Atlas Copco for this joint webinar featuring the latest developments in automated screwdriving.

How to Cut Production Costs of Assembly with Software-Driven Automation

The manufacturing of today’s products requires assembly skills such as screwdriving, pick and place, dispensing, insertions of heat sinks and DIMM cards, soldering, labeling and dozens more. The costs of implementing these skills on the factory floor directly impacts the competitiveness of the product when it’s sold in the market

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Items Tagged with 'assembly systems'

ARTICLES

Machine Builder Adapts Production Lines to Combat COVID-19

Smart Transport System Enables Flexible Assembly

What’s New With Rotary Indexers

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

Carnegie Mellon Focuses on New Age Manufacturing

Applying Lean Tactics in the Factory of the Future

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

Five Things: Automated Assembly Systems

Manufacturers Shift to PPE Production to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

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