2021 March

Creating a Factory of the Future in Aerospace

Andreas Hassold Doug Luedtke Doug Rogers

March 10, 2021

Aerospace assemblers are just beginning to investigate how Industry 4.0 technologies can improve throughput, quality and cost.

CAD Software Aids Assembly

Next-gen CAD software lets engineers design a part or subassembly, then use simulation to create a virtual prototype of the final product.

Jim Camillo

March 11, 2021

Computer-aided-design (CAD) software has a been friend to part designers and manufacturing engineers for decades, which is old news. The good news is this type of software is friendlier than ever, enabling both specialists to perform functions ranging from analyzing the strength of an assembly, to determining the best design for a given set of parameters.

Flexible, Robotic Cells Automate Back-End Assembly Processes

Microfactories combine software, machine learning, machine vision and robotics to create intelligent assembly lines.

John Sprovieri

March 15, 2021

Today's printed circuit board assembly line is highly automated. Board loading, paste printing, pick-and-place, reflow, test and inspection - every process is covered by a standard machine, and assemblers have many brands to choose from.

Cyanoacrylates for Assembly

When curing speed is essential, cyanoacrylates are hard to beat.

Austin Weber

March 11, 2021

If the adhesives world had a track team, cyanoacrylate would be Usain Bolt, the three-time Olympic sprinting champion. That's because it is a versatile, super-fast material that cures much quicker than other types of adhesive.

Notre Dame’s ‘iNDustry Labs’ Helps Manufacturers Operate Smarter

Austin Weber

March 18, 2021

South Bend, home to the University of Notre Dame, has a long history of manufacturing. In the past, the city in northern Indiana hummed with large factories belonging to companies such as Bendix Corp. (automotive and aircraft brakes), Oliver Chilled Plow Works (agricultural equipment) and Studebaker Corp. (cars, trucks and wagons).

Equipment Maker Quickens Production With ERP Software

March 29, 2021

Makers of insulated glass use a variety of custom machines in their production facilities. Gas filling, glass handling and glass storage machines are three of the most common types.

Husco Conveys Hope, N95s in Effort to Defeat COVID-19

High-Performance Cameras to Film Perseverance Rover Landing

March 29, 2021

Last month, NASA's Mars Perseverance rover landed on the red planet after 5.5 months of traveling through space. The rover's primary mission is to search for signs of ancient microscopic life and collect the first ever Martian soil samples for analysis.

Husco Conveys Hope, N95s in Effort to Defeat COVID-19

March 29, 2021

More than one year after the onset of COVID-19, manufacturers continue to readjust their product and production priorities.

Be Careful of Dogma on Assembly Lines

Jon Quigley

March 29, 2021

I am fortunate to have had a lengthy career of more than 30 years. I have held a variety of product development positions, and these experiences have influenced my thinking about how best to get things done.

Additive Manufacturing Helps Boom Supersonic Produce Complex Parts

Austin Weber

March 25, 2021

After a nearly 20-year hiatus, supersonic passenger travel is about to make a comeback. One of the companies leading the charge is Boom Supersonic Inc.

Flex Feeder Accommodates Multiple Parts

John Sprovieri

March 25, 2021

Vibratory bowl feeders have long been the go-to device for supplying parts in automated assembly systems.

Automated System Fills, Caps Vials

John Sprovieri

March 25, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has put unprecedented strain on manufacturers of medical devices and pharmaceuticals to deliver life-saving products. Automation will play a key role in fighting the disease.

House Passes Bill to Strengthen Apprenticeship Program

John Sprovieri

March 10, 2021

On Feb. 5, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021. This bill would invest nearly $3.5 billion over five years to scale-up apprenticeship opportunities, streamline access to apprenticeships for workers and employers, and expand apprenticeships into new, in-demand industry sectors and occupations.

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.

With the ever-growing global EV manufacturing footprint, OEMs and tier suppliers alike are learning more and more about the special requirements this vehicle technology imposes on the assembly process.

Assembly eMagazine

Cover Story

Creating a Factory of the Future in Aerospace

Features

CAD Software Aids Assembly

Flexible, Robotic Cells Automate Back-End Assembly Processes

Cyanoacrylates for Assembly

Columns

Notre Dame’s ‘iNDustry Labs’ Helps Manufacturers Operate Smarter

Equipment Maker Quickens Production With ERP Software

High-Performance Cameras to Film Perseverance Rover Landing

Husco Conveys Hope, N95s in Effort to Defeat COVID-19

Be Careful of Dogma on Assembly Lines

Additive Manufacturing Helps Boom Supersonic Produce Complex Parts

Flex Feeder Accommodates Multiple Parts

Automated System Fills, Caps Vials

House Passes Bill to Strengthen Apprenticeship Program

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