Assembly eMagazine

Machinery Makers Invest in Automation

Industry 4.0 technology and robotics enable manufacturers to improve output, quality and safety.

January 4, 2022

Demand for "big iron" is booming, fueled by the rebounding global economy and the Biden administration’s infrastructure initiative. That’s good news for manufacturers of tractors and other types of agricultural and construction equipment.

Handheld Dispensing Do’s and Don’ts

For optimal manual dispensing, it's important to match the settings and equipment to the application.

Austin Weber

January 7, 2022

Robotic dispensing equipment is an ideal way to increase productivity, enhance quality and prevent rejects. However, these capabilities come at a cost that can't always be justified.

Processing Automotive Ethernet Cables

Ethernet cables provide high-speed data transmission for infotainment and driver assistance applications, but they require automated equipment for stripping and crimping.

John Sprovieri

January 14, 2022

Electronics in today's vehicles are increasingly complex. With more sensors, controls and interfaces all using higher bandwidth, faster data throughput and more reliable networks are required. The weight of the cables and harnesses in the vehicle is also a concern.

Harness Shop Masters Difficult Wire Assemblies

For Chief Enterprises LLC, the formula for success is straightforward: Build the uncommon wire harnesses that no other shop wants to.

Jim Camillo

January 12, 2022

Affirmation is a great thing for the person or organization being affirmed. But, it can be just as beneficial for the affirmer, in the right situation.

New Tech for Machine Vision

A host of new products offer higher resolutions, faster speeds and more user-friendly programming.

John Sprovieri

January 10, 2022

Vision systems play a vital role in automated assembly systems. They can check for the presence or absence of parts or materials. They can measure key dimensions of assemblies. They can tell robots the precise location of parts. They can even read 1D and 2D codes. Here's a look at some of the latest developments.

All About Blind Riveting

The benefits of blind riveting go way beyond the ability to install a fastener from only one side of a part or structure.

Jim Camillo

January 6, 2022

In the celebrity world, the price of being well known is the public knows too much about a star's private life. But, in the assembly world, the price of being a well-known technology is end-users sometimes know too much about one process benefit and too little about its other benefits.

50-Year-Old Machine Has Bright Future in Light Stick Assembly

Jim Camillo

January 11, 2022

A manufacturer never achieves success completely on its own. Every company, to some extent, needs help from equipment suppliers, machine builders and integrators.

Compact, Flexible System Assembles Transmission Pumps

James Figy

January 18, 2022

Saving a penny per part or a millisecond of cycle time might not matter to some manufacturers. But machine builder Eclipse Automation knows that even small gains can offer huge competitive advantages for its customers. Greater flexibility and uptime through predictive maintenance are also crucial.

New Technology Provides Adaptive Control of Resistance Welding

John Slayton

January 18, 2022

Bosch Rexroth's introduction of adaptive control in 2012 advanced the quality and efficiency of robotic resistance welding. Using cutting-edge hardware and software, adaptive control monitors various process parameters to perfect each weld.

Five Things: AGVs and Autonomous Mobile Robots

January 18, 2022

Automotive supplier Continental AG has developed its own line of autonomous automated guided vehicles (AGVs) for transporting parts in its assembly plants and warehouses. The autonomous AGVs can transport loads weighing more than a ton.

Technical University of Munich Races Into AV History

Austin Weber

January 18, 2022

In late October, nine teams of college students representing 21 universities from around the world descended on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to compete in the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC). The event attracted engineers from as far away as Hawaii and South Korea.

Six-Axis Robot Tends Six-Station Battery Assembly Machine

Jim Camillo

January 11, 2022

Manufacturers looking to take their operations to the next level often look to automation and robotics to make it happen. This is understandable, for such technology can cost-effectively increase throughput, optimize assembly and testing processes, improve product quality and decrease labor costs.

Threadlockers Secure Fasteners in Specialty Vehicles

Jim Camillo

January 11, 2022

When it comes to automotive assembly, sometimes a one-solution-fits-all approach is the best one. Just ask the designers and assemblers at Local Motors, an American motor vehicle company located in Phoenix.

A New Year's Resolution: Get Vaccinated!

John Sprovieri

January 11, 2022

My wife works for one of the largest printers in the country. From August through October last year, nine of her co-workers died of COVID-19. All were shop-floor personnel who did not have the luxury of working from home. One was just 28 years old. None were vaccinated, despite ample monetary incentives to do so. Alarmed, the CEO held a companywide meeting via Zoom, begging employees to get vaccinated.

Building on the successful Automation 101 series, this presentation will explore the "how" and "why" of manufacturing from the vantage point of today's decision makers as they evaluate robotics and manufacturing within their business.

Manufacturers depend on precise, consistent processes to deliver high quality products. Cobots automate many repetitive manual processes like screwdriving, dispensing, and part fitting, so employees can focus on higher value tasks. Join this webinar to discover how cobots build your business!

Assembly eMagazine

2022 January

Cover Story

Machinery Makers Invest in Automation

Features

Handheld Dispensing Do’s and Don’ts

Processing Automotive Ethernet Cables

Harness Shop Masters Difficult Wire Assemblies

New Tech for Machine Vision

All About Blind Riveting

Columns

50-Year-Old Machine Has Bright Future in Light Stick Assembly

Compact, Flexible System Assembles Transmission Pumps

New Technology Provides Adaptive Control of Resistance Welding

Five Things: AGVs and Autonomous Mobile Robots

Technical University of Munich Races Into AV History

Six-Axis Robot Tends Six-Station Battery Assembly Machine

Threadlockers Secure Fasteners in Specialty Vehicles

A New Year's Resolution: Get Vaccinated!

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