2025 January

Assembly eMagazine

The 2025 January Assembly features our cover story, Pratt & Whitney Automates Assembly.

Robot Assembles Aircraft Engines

Pratt & Whitney Goes Full-Throttle into Automated Assembly

January 9, 2025

Automation helps to cut assembly time in half.

New Adhesives and Dispensing Technology

John Sprovieri

January 7, 2025

New products include adhesives for electronics assembly and a benchtop dispensing robot.

manual workstation equipped with an automatic pin feed system

Flexible Assembly With Manual Presses

Austin Weber

January 13, 2025

Hand operation is ideal for low-volume, low-force applications.

New Fasteners for New Materials

John Sprovieri

January 6, 2025

These fasteners have been designed to assemble unconventional materials, such as ultra high-strength steel and bioplastics.

Lift-Assist Devices Improve Ergonomics at Pump Manufacturer

John Sprovieri

January 8, 2025

Technology increases safety and throughput when handling heavy parts.

Sensors, Software Aid Testing of Transmissions at VW

January 10, 2025

Feedback from test data is used to improve production processes.

How to Optimize Backlash in Gear Systems

Patrick Faulkner

January 3, 2025

Backlash is critical for smooth operation and durability in a gear system.

New Year’s Resolutions for Manufacturers

Do you have resolutions for yourself, your business or your assembly line?

John Sprovieri

January 6, 2025

We offer some New Year’s resolutions for manufacturers. What are yours?

University of Virginia Tackles AI in Manufacturing

Austin Weber

January 20, 2025

Engineers at the University of Virginia (UVA) have created a more efficient way to optimize manufacturing systems, improving both speed and quality while reducing waste.

eco-friendly interiors address sustainability and recyclability initiatives

Automakers Opt for Sustainable Materials

Austin Weber

January 14, 2025

Bioplastics and natural fibers help automakers address recyclability and lightweighting.

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Manufacturers Must Bridge the ‘Data Gap’

Austin Weber

January 21, 2025

NEW YORK, NY— By the end of this decade, manufacturers worldwide will generate 4.4 zettabytes of data. Many organizations currently lack the expertise needed to leverage this massive influx of data fully, resulting in inefficiencies and revenue losses of hundreds of millions of dollars annually.

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IPC/WHMA Launches Online Wire Harness Design Course

Austin Weber

January 22, 2025

BANNOCKBURN, IL—IPC/WHMA has launched an online instructor-led training course focusing on wire harnesses.

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Global Robot Density in Factories Has Doubled

Austin Weber

January 23, 2025

FRANKFURT—Robot adoption in factories around the world continues at high speed, according to a new report by the International Federation of Robotics.

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ASME Creates Free Industry 4.0 Courses

Austin Weber

January 24, 2025

NEW YORK—The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has launched a series of free courses that delve into various Industry 4.0 topics.

Automation System Assembles, Tests Cylindrical Metal Parts

John Sprovieri

January 16, 2025

The automated assembly process features several creative, high-precision designs.

thin-wall ultrasonic welding for painted parts

Four New Welding Products

John Sprovieri

January 15, 2025

An ultrasonic welder that can join painted plastic parts in automotive applications is among four new welding technologies featured this month.

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Assembly eMagazine

2025 January

Cover Story

Robot Assembles Aircraft Engines

Features

New Adhesives and Dispensing Technology

Flexible Assembly With Manual Presses

New Fasteners for New Materials

Lift-Assist Devices Improve Ergonomics at Pump Manufacturer

Sensors, Software Aid Testing of Transmissions at VW

How to Optimize Backlash in Gear Systems

Columns

New Year’s Resolutions for Manufacturers

University of Virginia Tackles AI in Manufacturing

Departments

Automakers Opt for Sustainable Materials

Manufacturers Must Bridge the ‘Data Gap’

IPC/WHMA Launches Online Wire Harness Design Course

Global Robot Density in Factories Has Doubled

ASME Creates Free Industry 4.0 Courses

Automation System Assembles, Tests Cylindrical Metal Parts

Four New Welding Products

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