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ASM November 2023 cover

2023 November

The 2023 November Assembly features our cover story, Transonic Truss-Braced Wings Address Sustainability, plus much more. Check it out today!

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transonic truss-braced wings

Transonic Truss-Braced Wings Address Sustainability

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 2, 2023

When combined with expected advancements in propulsion systems, materials and systems architecture, a single-aisle airplane equipped with a transonic truss-braced wing (TTBW) could reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 30 percent.


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AI inspection

AI Augments Machine Vision

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 7, 2023

Artificial intelligence technology can streamline inspection applications.


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bus bars

Double-Sided Self-Pierce Riveting

Rafael M. Afonso Ph.D. Luís M. Alves Ph.D.
November 1, 2023

A new technique for self-pierce riveting shows promise for joining mixed-material assemblies for EVs.


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servo presses

Servo Presses Save Energy and Improve Quality

Alexander Müller
November 6, 2023

Servo presses are more energy efficient than pneumatic or hydraulic presses.


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fully automated masking system

Aerospace Assembler Saves Time With UV-Cure Masking

Steve Yeomans
November 3, 2023

A fully automated system dispenses and cures masking material for jet engine components.


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digital work instructions

Educating the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

Juliette Qureshi
November 13, 2023

Intelligent digital work instructions revolutionize training for distributors and electricians.


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adopting ERP software in furniture manufacturing

Software Enables Furniture Manufacturer to Optimize Inventory

Jodi Bart Holzband
November 8, 2023

HNI Corp. improves average on-time and complete shipment rates by 20 percent.


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placing seal rings in a sliding wax application system

Gripper Helps Automate Assembly of Shaft Seals

John Sprovieri
October 31, 2023

Servo control allows engineers to program jaw position, speed and gripping force.


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electronics manufacturing

Resiliency in the Electronics Manufacturing Supply Chain Requires a Team Approach

John Sprovieri
November 14, 2023

Companies involved in creating the products and components that are critical to our everyday lives face an urgent need to make their supply chains less vulnerable to events that could interrupt their businesses.


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configuration management

The Ship of Theseus: Lessons for Configuration Management

Jon Quigley
November 9, 2023

Effective configuration management enables organizations to navigate change, update configurations, and maintain the identity and integrity of complex systems.


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direct welding

New Michigan Method Joins Dissimilar Materials

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 15, 2023

A new “direct joining” method recently developed at the University of Michigan can be used to attach a variety of plastic and metal components.


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robotics in automotive manufacturing
Assembly Lines

Manufacturers Continue to Invest in Robots

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 16, 2023

According to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), 553,052 industrial robots were installed in factories last year, a 5 percent increase over 2021.


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cybersecurity
Assembly Lines

Cyber Threats Pose Big Risk to Manufacturers

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 17, 2023

HARTFORD, CT—The 2023 Travelers Risk Index claims that 25 percent of manufacturers have been the victim of a data breach or cyber event.



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soy-based adhesive
Assembly Lines

Nature Inspires New Type of Adhesive

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 20, 2023

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN—Engineers at Purdue University are developing new types of adhesives that are sustainable. They’re turning to nature for inspiration.



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Industry 4.0 Showcase
Assembly Lines

New Industry 4.0 Showcase Opens in Chicago

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 21, 2023

CHICAGO—A new display of Industry 4.0 innovations at MxD is showcasing how state-of-the-art tools can improve efficiency and productivity.



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MS-Basic pneumatic service units

Pneumatic Service Units Are Powerful, Lightweight and Inexpensive

John Sprovieri
November 10, 2023

Festo has launched MS-Basic, a family of attractively priced pneumatic service units in polymer housings that cover most application needs.


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Weiss HP 70 pick-and-place module
New & Noteworthy

Pick-and-Place Module for Long Strokes With Short Cycle Times

November 9, 2023

Weiss has optimized its HP 70 pick-and-place module for long strokes with short cycle times.


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Festo Cobot
New & Noteworthy

Pneumatic Cobot Is Safe, Flexible

John Sprovieri
November 23, 2023

The Festo Cobot is the first collaborative robot powered by pneumatics.


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smart seam-tracking technology
New & Noteworthy

Self-Programming Robot Sets its Own Weld Path

John Sprovieri
November 24, 2023

Trumpf has introduced new sensors that enable its arc welding robot to program its own weld path.


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SWIFTI CRB 1300 cobot
New & Noteworthy

Cobot Is Fast, Accurate

John Sprovieri
November 27, 2023

The SWIFTI CRB 1300 cobot is fast and accurate, bridging the gap between industrial and collaborative robots.


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