2020 September

Assembly Magazine

The 2020 September Assembly features our cover story: Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline, plus much more. Check it out today!

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.

Clinching for Electrical Assemblies

The Tox Joining process can be used to make durable, electrically conductive connections in electrical products.

Troy Waldherr

September 4, 2020

Since its introduction to automotive manufacturing in the mid-1980s, the Tox clinching process has captured hundreds of different applications.

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.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts

John Sprovieri

September 15, 2020

Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Standardized, pre-engineered robotics appeal to many types of manufacturers.

Austin Weber

September 15, 2020

Most model railroad enthusiasts love to build custom layouts piece by piece. However, some hobbyists prefer to purchase a preformed layout that includes track and scenery, all they have to do is plug it in and start running their trains.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

ERIKS Scales up 3D Printing of Parts, Tools for OEMs, MROs

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

The type of relationship that exists between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) suppliers can vary greatly, depending on industry.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

Understanding PPAP

Jon Quigley

September 18, 2020

The automotive industry describes its approach to product development and manufacturing in the advanced product quality planning (APQP) process.

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Imagine a world where humanoid robots perform a wide range of tasks, including working on assembly lines.

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.

The Advantages of Impulse Welding

High-velocity collisions create strong welds in dissimilar materials.

Zoe Leduc

September 14, 2020

Welding is used in a number of applications because it is a strong and consistent joining method. However, traditional welding techniques have limitations, such as the ability to join dissimilar metals or shape memory metals.

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

John Sprovieri

September 11, 2020

Vibratory bowl feeders are not the only way to feed parts. One alternative is the centrifugal feeder. This type of feeder is comprised of a rotating center disc mounted on an angle and a horizontally mounted rotating bowl.

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.

AME Issues Plan to Increase US Manufacturing Jobs

John Sprovieri

September 9, 2020

Since the end of the Great Recession, U.S. manufacturing jobs increased steadily, from 11.5 million in December 2009 to 12.9 million in November 2019.

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.

Are collaborative robots really safe? Do cobots still need fencing? Can you believe the hype about cobots? This webinar will dispel myths about collaborative robots, discuss the industry safety standards and what the terms actually mean. Assembly cobot applications will be featured.

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Assembly Magazine

2020 September

Cover Story

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

Features

Clinching for Electrical Assemblies

Applying Lean Tactics in the Factory of the Future

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Preconfigured Robot Workcells Enable Ready-to-Go Automation

Columns

ERIKS Scales up 3D Printing of Parts, Tools for OEMs, MROs

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Understanding PPAP

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

The Advantages of Impulse Welding

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

Carnegie Mellon Focuses on New Age Manufacturing

AME Issues Plan to Increase US Manufacturing Jobs

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