2022 May

Ease Mental Strain on the Assembly Line

May 9, 2022

While assembly work has always been physically demanding, little is known about the overall consequences of cognitive loading on assemblers' performance, well-being, and the speed and quality of production. Cognitive under- or overloading can cause a lack of focus or distraction on one hand, or overwhelm on the other.

Valeo Sees Big Opportunity in EVs

Austin Weber

May 20, 2022

Valeo is a Tier One automotive supplier that specializes in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), interior, lighting, power train and thermal management systems. The $17 billion French company operates 184 plants in 31 countries around the world that support both traditional automakers and startups.

Assembling EV Motors With Adhesive

Magnets, rotors, shafts, stators and other metal components require epoxy.

Karl Bitzer

May 17, 2022

Electric motors in cars are omnipresent, but they are also well hidden. In today’s late model vehicles, more than 30 motors are typically used to power a variety of applications, including ABS pumps, central locking systems, exterior mirrors, seat adjusters, window regulators and windshield wipers.

Electric Tractors Tackle Off-Highway Jobs

Tractors are moving beyond old-fashioned diesel power.

Nathan Eddy

May 13, 2022

Traditionally, tractors and other equipment used on farms and construction sites rely on loud, dirty diesel engines. But, that’s starting to change. A variety of manufacturers are unveiling battery-powered machinery that is energy efficient and powerful, yet quiet and environmentally friendly.

Press Fitting Railcar Wheelsets

The force-displacement curve can be influenced by part geometry, coefficient of friction, material strength and operating conditions.

Theingi Nwe Ph.D. Monsak Pimsarn Ph.D.

May 5, 2022

We tend to think of press fit assemblies as being relatively small. For example, a bushing for an automotive control arm assembly is typically less than 2 inches in diameter. But, much larger assemblies can also be accomplished with press fits, too.

Leak Testing Appliances

Mass flow, pressure or vacuum decay, and tracer gas sniffing tests ensure leak-free performance of all types of home appliances.

Jim Camillo

May 4, 2022

There is a big difference between squeaky products and leaky products, especially in manufacturing. The former simply require a little grease, whereas the latter cause a lot of grief, to both the manufacturer and end-user.

Ultrasonic Welders Speed Assembly of Rapid COVID Tests

John Branscheid

May 3, 2022

Widespread testing is crucial for tracking the spread of COVID-19. As of April 19, the United States alone had performed almost 997 million tests for COVID-19 since the outbreak of the pandemic, the highest number of any country.

Five Things: Automated Assembly

John Sprovieri

May 24, 2022

Symphoni from ATS Automation is a compact, self-contained, pre-engineered automated assembly cell. Equipped with standard servo-controlled devices, including a high-speed delta robot, the cell can be configured to make a wide range of products, from simple two-piece assemblies to complex products having dozens of components and specialized processes.

Siemens Cuts Turbine Engine Repair Time With 3D Printing

Jim Camillo

May 17, 2022

A common misconception about big equipment is that it can’t be environmentally friendly. The gas turbine engine proves otherwise. It converts natural gas or other liquid fuels into mechanical energy, which is then used to drive a generator that produces electrical energy.

Metrology Equipment Enables Tighter Tolerance of Aerospace Parts

Jim Camillo

May 17, 2022

Supply chain delays continue to plague manufacturing, leaving companies with limited options to overcome the problem. The two most common approaches are to either diversify into multiple markets or improve one’s product quality and service.

GE Healthcare Achieves Lean Efficiency With Autonomous Mobile Robots

Jim Camillo

May 17, 2022

‘Nothing lasts forever’ is an expression, and a reality, that manufacturers of all sizes know all too well. When a product stops working—for whatever reason—the end-user must either repair it or replace it.

Top 10 States for Innovation

John Sprovieri

May 12, 2022

Innovation is a principal driver of U.S. economic growth. In 2022, the U.S. will spend nearly $600 billion on research and development, more than any other country in the world and more than 25 percent of the world's total.

SIU Project to Develop New Ways to Print Structural Sandwiches

Austin Weber

May 12, 2022

If you're trying to lose weight, some types of sandwiches are good. In particular, structural sandwiches are popular with engineers engaged in vehicle lightweighting efforts, because they can produce subassemblies that are both light and stiff.

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Assembly eMagazine

Cover Story

Ease Mental Strain on the Assembly Line

Features

Valeo Sees Big Opportunity in EVs

Assembling EV Motors With Adhesive

Electric Tractors Tackle Off-Highway Jobs

Press Fitting Railcar Wheelsets

Leak Testing Appliances

Ultrasonic Welders Speed Assembly of Rapid COVID Tests

Columns

Five Things: Automated Assembly

Siemens Cuts Turbine Engine Repair Time With 3D Printing

Metrology Equipment Enables Tighter Tolerance of Aerospace Parts

GE Healthcare Achieves Lean Efficiency With Autonomous Mobile Robots

Top 10 States for Innovation

SIU Project to Develop New Ways to Print Structural Sandwiches

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