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ASSEMBLY December 2023 cover

2023 December

The 2023 December Assembly features our cover story, Capital Spending Outlook, plus much more. Check it out today!

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automotive manufacturing

2023 Capital Spending Survey: Assemblers Continue to Invest

John Sprovieri
December 4, 2023

Despite inflation concerns and lingering supply chain issues, manufacturers are investing in their assembly operations.



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Features

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the original McCormick Reaper Works

The McCormick Works: A 19th Century Marvel

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 1, 2023

Vertical integration once thrived on the Southwest Side of Chicago.


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trying new technology at The ASSEMBLY Show

What’s New From The ASSEMBLY Show

John Sprovieri
December 5, 2023

Thousands of engineers turn out to see the latest assembly technology.


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Stuttgart Driving Simulator

Driving Simulator Relies on Sophisticated Motion Control

Robert Timmerberg
November 28, 2023

Automotive OEMs and suppliers are using the simulator to evaluate new technologies. The hope is that the simulator can save time and money in the development of advanced driver safety systems.


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CubeStocker

Robot Automates Handling of Silicon Wafers

Ralf Högel
November 29, 2023

Handling of the wafer carriers is performed by a six-axis clean room robot from Stäubli Robotics.


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furniture manufacturing

Threaded Inserts Enable Assembly of Plastic Furniture

John Sprovieri
November 30, 2023

Stainless steel fastener resists corrosive outdoor environment.


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Ford assembly line
Automotive Industry

UAW Reaches Deal With Detroit Three, But Not Everyone Is Happy With It

John Sprovieri
November 16, 2023

The UAW touts "record" deals from the Detroit Three automakers, but ratification of the new contracts was no slam dunk.


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Toyota automobile production

Toyota Outlines Future Production Processes

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 11, 2023

As the auto industry evolves to electric vehicles, Toyota has been forced to retool its production strategy using a combination of cutting-edge technology and old-school lean thinking.


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skilled workforce development

A Look Back at 2023: The Reshoring Year in Review

Harry Moser
December 12, 2023

With the calendar turning to December and the countdown to 2024 almost upon us, I wanted to recap my articles from the past year and their key takeaways.


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Digitalization of the Industrialization Process in the Automotive and Supplier Industries (DIAZI)

‘DIAZI’ Project Turns Production Plants into Digital Factories

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 5, 2023

BABENHAUSEN, Germany-- A new initiative spearheaded by Continental AG aims to help automotive manufacturers thrive in the digital world.


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Bevi Bottleless Water Dispenser

‘Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin’ Is Assembled by Plexus

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 6, 2023

MADISON, WI— A water dispenser made by contract manufacturer Plexus Corp. at its factory in Appleton, WI, was recently named the “Coolest Thing Made in Wisconsin.”


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cybersecurity threats

New White Paper Addresses Cybersecurity Threats Facing Manufacturers

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 7, 2023

ANN ARBOR, MI— The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences has released a white paper promoting cybersecurity best practices.


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Siemens Industrial Copilot

Microsoft and Siemens Partner to Drive AI Adoption

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
December 8, 2023

MUNICH— Microsoft Corp. and Siemens AG are working together to bring the benefits of artificial intelligence to industries worldwide.


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HyperCyl-ema servo-driven linear actuator
See It at the Show

Servo-Driven Press Is Robust, Accurate

John Sprovieri
November 28, 2023

Aries Engineering Co. Inc. has introduced the HyperCyl-ema, a robust, servo-driven linear actuator for precision assembly applications or applications not suited for the company’s standard HyperCyl or IntelliCyl products.


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Viscotec eco-PEN XS 180 volumetric microdispenser
New & Noteworthy

Device Dispenses Micro Volumes

John Sprovieri
December 5, 2023

The eco-PEN XS 180 volumetric microdispenser can precisely dispense quantities as small as 0.25 microliter and beads as narrow as 0.1 millimeter.


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Dopag chamber metering valves
New & Noteworthy

Up to 8 Million Shots With Consistent Accuracy

John Sprovieri
December 6, 2023

Chamber metering valves are one of the most accurate ways of dispensing lubricants.


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Izumi AeroJet noncontact jet dispenser
New & Noteworthy

Noncontact Jet Dispenser

John Sprovieri
December 7, 2023

The AeroJet is a noncontact jet dispenser designed for medium- to high-viscosity materials.


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Marco S Jet Superior modular dispensing valve
New & Noteworthy

Modular Jet Dispensing Valve

John Sprovieri
December 8, 2023

The S Jet Superior modular dispensing valve is versatile.


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