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ASSEMBLY November 2024 cover

2024 November

The 2024 November Assembly features our cover story, Cobots vs. People.

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CRX 10iA/L collaborative robot

Cobots vs. People: Which Is Best?

Albin Bajrami
October 31, 2024

Cobots are ideal for routine, monotonous jobs like machine tending, but people are often better at assembling small, precise parts.


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assembling a thermal collector

Swedish Company Automates Assembly of Solar Collectors

Caroline Karlsson
November 1, 2024

Robots assemble large solar devices at a rate of one every six minutes.


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testing adhesive on sample parts

New Adhesive Bonds Polypropylene

November 4, 2024

Low-surface energy materials, like polypropylene, pose a challenge for adhesive bonding


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press-fit assembly

How to Evaluate a Press-Fit Curve

John Lytle
October 29, 2024

A force vs. position curve enables engineers to study how parts interact during press-fit assembly.


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manufacturing floor

Configuration Management Software Facilitates Customization

Johan Salenstedt
November 5, 2024

CLM software manages configuration data so manufacturers can assemble products based on a shareable, central model.


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smartAR Workcell

Augmented Reality System Aids Workers With Disabilities

Ben Martin
November 6, 2024

Technology prevents errors by guiding workers step by step through assembly and kitting processes.


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Assembly News Now, episode 11: Unions Are Making a Comeback
Episode 11—Assembly News Now

Unions Are Making a Comeback

November 5, 2024

Rapid economic recovery, the tight labor market, and high inflation have shifted power to workers who are organized.



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human-robot interaction

Research Focuses on Developing Versatile Robotic Hand

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
October 29, 2024

A new R&D initiative hopes to improve the dexterity of machines and enhance human-robot interaction.


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automotive assembly
Assembly Lines

AI-Driven System Could Transform How Factories Operate

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 11, 2024

Engineers at the University of Virginia have developed a system that integrates AI agents that work together to optimize production processes.


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extended reality (XR) technology
Assembly Lines

More Manufacturers Are Investing in XR Technology

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 12, 2024

More than two-thirds of manufacturers claim to have some level of XR activity, according to a recent survey conducted by ABI Research.


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Honda assembly plant welcomes students on Manufacturing Day
Assembly Lines

Honda Hosts Students on National Manufacturing Day

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 13, 2024

Students and teachers had an opportunity to meet Honda employees and participate in hands-on activities such as building a model car on a simulated assembly line, virtual welding and a vehicle painting simulation.


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Scania gearbox.jpg

Gearbox Reassembly Project Addresses Sustainable Manufacturing

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
October 17, 2024

SÖDERTÄLJE, Sweden—Scania AB, a leading European manufacturer of trucks and buses, is installing remanufactured gearboxes in new vehicles at its flagship assembly plant here.


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flexible assembly lines

Mixed-Model Lines Enable Multiple Power Train Configurations

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
November 8, 2024

Flexible assembly lines mass-produce electric, hybrid and ICE vehicles.


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Series 2 digital force gauge from Mark-10 Corp.
See It at the Show

Force Gauge Is Suitable for Tension and Compression Testing

John Sprovieri
November 7, 2024

The Series 2 digital force gauges from Mark-10 Corp. are designed for basic tension and compression force testing applications up to 500 pounds.


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Bosch's NEXO cordless nutrunner
New & Noteworthy

Four new screwdriving and fastening products

John Sprovieri
October 30, 2024

A cordless nutrunner and a robotic screwdriving system are among several new fastening technologies worth your attention.



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