2019 July

Additive Manufacturing: The Quest for Automation

Robots and other tools are key to mass-producing printed parts

July 9, 2019

Plastic injection molding, metal casting and metal stamping are age-old processes that form the backbone of manufacturing. Traditionally, there's no better way to mass-produce plastic or metal parts.

Automated Dispensing in Aerospace

Advances in meter-mix technology, process monitoring and bead control are making automated dispensing technology a more viable option for aerospace assembly applications

John Sprovieri

July 12, 2019

Adhesives are widely used throughout an aircraft. Jet engines contain structural adhesives, threadlockers, retaining compounds and thread sealants for hydraulic components.

How Well Do You Know Your Crimping Process?

Engineers need objective evidence to determine if their equipment and operators are producing quality terminations

Terry Curtis

July 22, 2019

Companies make countless decisions every day. There are micro decisions affecting short-term operations and macro decisions affecting the company's big picture over the long term.

Processing Thick Cables

Special equipment is needed to cut, strip and terminate large-diameter wire and cable

John Sprovieri

July 19, 2019

About 2 million electric vehicles were sold worldwide in 2018, a whopping 57 percent increase over 2017, according to consulting firm Research and Markets. Some 69 percent of those were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 31 percent were plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).

Handheld Wire Crimping Tools

Automatic crimping systems may get the glamour, but handheld tools are the perfect choice when the project involves small to medium wire, limited production runs or tight working spaces

Jim Camillo

July 17, 2019

To the general public, the term handheld is synonymous with mobility. But, to assemblers of wire harnesses, the term also refers to tools that offer simplicity, reliability and accuracy.

How to Effectively Deploy Cobots

Assemblers could be throwing away as much as $90,000 per year due to improper integration of collaborative robots

Scott Mazon

July 15, 2019

Collaborative robots are an exciting area of growth for automation and manufacturing. A potentially useful and cost-effective automated tool for manufacturing, "cobots" can work safely with people in a shared workspace, enhancing flexibility and reducing risk.

Tool Balancers and Support Arms

Traditional tool balancers and evolving support arms boost worker efficiency and safety

Jim Camillo

July 10, 2019

There are good and bad aspects to repetition. On one hand, it's a proven way to learn to expertly perform a task. On the other, it can lead to physical problems like carpal tunnel syndrome, and bad arthritis in the hands, arms, legs and back.

Psychological benefits drive employee engagement

John Sprovieri

July 9, 2019

Organizations spend billions of dollars on tools to bolster employee engagement, but the return on those investments is unclear.

TM Robot Automates Packaging in Small Footprint

Zoe Leduc

July 19, 2019

Orfer Oy, founded in 1970, engineers and manufactures automated material-handling systems for a variety of industries.

Tugger AGVs Rejuvenate AER Engine Production

Jim Camillo

July 18, 2019

When a customer learns that his car's engine needs to be replaced, the shop mechanic typically mentions three options, new, rebuilt or remanufactured, with the latter two being much less expensive because they contain new and recycled parts.

ERP Software Provides Seamless Transition for Janome Sewing

Jim Camillo

July 17, 2019

Early in 2021, Janome Sewing Machine Co. Ltd. (JSM) will celebrate its 100th year as a manufacturer of sewing machines.

3D Simulation Opens Door to Better Aerospace Parts

Jim Camillo

July 16, 2019

The appeal of 3D printing is strong and growing among manufacturers in all sectors. For those in the aerospace industry, this technology offers a way to quickly and economically produce lighter parts that reduce airplane mass and fuel consumption.

DFMA Lets Engineers Focus on What They do Best

Jon Quigley

July 15, 2019

Raptor Performance in Concord, NC, designs and manufactures custom electronics for racing motorcycles and automobiles. The company's products are not for hobbyists, these are professional-grade parts.

BMW, Daimler initiatives drive high-volume metallic 3D printing

Austin Weber

July 11, 2019

Automotive engineers are intrigued by the numerous benefits of metal additive manufacturing for applications ranging from seat brackets to under-the-hood components.

The Detroit Three Say Goodbye to Cars

John Sprovieri

July 10, 2019

In April, Ford Motor Co. announced that it would stop selling the Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta and C-Max passenger cars, leaving only the Mustang to be sold in North America.

Austin Weber

July 19, 2019

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are cutting-edge tools that are becoming increasingly important to engineers for applications ranging from product design to assembly line layout.

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Assembly eMagazine

Cover Story

Additive Manufacturing: The Quest for Automation

Features

Automated Dispensing in Aerospace

How Well Do You Know Your Crimping Process?

Processing Thick Cables

Handheld Wire Crimping Tools

How to Effectively Deploy Cobots

Tool Balancers and Support Arms

Columns

Psychological benefits drive employee engagement

TM Robot Automates Packaging in Small Footprint

Tugger AGVs Rejuvenate AER Engine Production

ERP Software Provides Seamless Transition for Janome Sewing

3D Simulation Opens Door to Better Aerospace Parts

DFMA Lets Engineers Focus on What They do Best

BMW, Daimler initiatives drive high-volume metallic 3D printing

The Detroit Three Say Goodbye to Cars

New Lab Helps Manufacturers Make the Most of Augmented Reality Technology

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