2025 November

Aerospace Assembly

Aircraft Manufacturers Ramp Up Next-Gen Factories

Aerospace start-ups are looking for flexibility and automation.

November 3, 2025

The biggest transformation in the aerospace industry since the dawn of the jet age 75 years ago is being driven by next-generation propulsion systems and other technological advancements.

Chrysler Six and Chrysler Halycon concept car

Manufacturing History

Chrysler: A Century of Innovation

Detroit’s “other” automaker has an important legacy and unique heritage.

Austin Weber

October 27, 2025

For decades, Chrysler was synonymous with innovation, pioneering automatic transmissions, hydraulic four-wheel brakes, streamlined bodies, supercharged engines and turbine power trains.

Appliance Assembler Automates Leak Testing

John Sprovieri

October 14, 2025

A collaborative robot, 3D vision, and artificial intelligence make leak testing process more efficient.

Adhesives Play Key Role in Electric SUV

High-strength polyurethane adhesives enable Audi to provide fast charging and a quiet ride.

John Sprovieri

October 15, 2025

Structural adhesive allows the vehicle to charge very quickly without generating excessive heat.

Servo Hydraulic Press Saves Energy

Tracy Howard

October 13, 2025

Pump manufacturer increases efficiency with programmable press.

Higher Fee on H1-B Visas Could Adversely Affect Manufacturers

John Sprovieri

October 21, 2025

On Sept. 19, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that adds a $100,000 fee for new applicants for H-1B visas. The administration hopes the new fee will encourage employers to prioritize hiring domestic workers, but opponents warn that the policy could backfire.

soldering a component onto a circuit board

When Documented Work Instructions Don’t Match Reality

Jon Quigley

October 10, 2025

Tribal knowledge, such as a unique method of soldering a specific component, is often lost when an assembly line is transferred to another location.

UMaine Engineers Develop Lighter, Stronger Printed Parts

Austin Weber

November 7, 2025

They focused on gyroid infill, an intricate, repeating internal structure commonly employed in additive manufacturing to minimize weight while preserving structural integrity.

Focus on: Automation

Robots Automate Assembly, Testing of Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

October 16, 2025

A medical device manufacturer contacted systems integrator Tessy Automation and its parent company, Tessy Plastics, with a two-fold challenge: improve an existing critical-care product for measuring blood-flow rate, and simultaneously design and build a fully automated system to assemble it.

Assembly Lines

Self-Fixturing Technology Could Boost Friction Stir Welding

Austin Weber

October 20, 2025

RICHLAND, WA— Engineers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory are developing a self-fixturing process that could enable manufacturers to mass-produce metal components with lighter materials, stronger welds and lower energy costs.

Assembly Lines

Collaborative Robots May Be Prone to Privacy Problems

Austin Weber

October 21, 2025

WATERLOO, ON—According to a recent study conducted by the University of Waterloo, many robots suffer from a serious security weakness.

Assembly Lines

Additive Manufacturing Helps Boeing Assemble Satellites Faster

Austin Weber

October 22, 2025

EL SEGUNDO, CA—Engineers at Boeing Space Mission Systems are using additive manufacturing to reduce the amount of time that it takes to assemble satellites.

Assembly Lines

Global Robot Demand Doubles Over Last 10 Years

Austin Weber

October 23, 2025

FRANKFURT— More factories are installing robots to improve productivity, boost quality and address severe labor shortages.

VKS 7.0 digital work instruction software

See It at the Show

Software Links Smart Tech to Digital Work Instructions

John Sprovieri

October 17, 2025

Imagine an assembly line where each tool monitors how it’s used; errors are detected before they occur; and digital work instructions adjust in real time based on live feedback.
That concept is now possible with VKS 7.0 digital work instruction software from Visual Knowledge Share Ltd.

New & Noteworthy

Electric Screwdriver Is Precise

John Sprovieri

October 16, 2025

Read about the new pistol-grip electric screwdriver from Sumake North America and other new fastening tools in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

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On Demand In this presentation, Dr. Herman Tang shares practical insights from his industry experience and research on buffer management in manufacturing operations.

Assembly eMagazine

Cover Story

Aircraft Manufacturers Ramp Up Next-Gen Factories

Features

Chrysler: A Century of Innovation

Appliance Assembler Automates Leak Testing

Adhesives Play Key Role in Electric SUV

Servo Hydraulic Press Saves Energy

Columns

Higher Fee on H1-B Visas Could Adversely Affect Manufacturers

When Documented Work Instructions Don’t Match Reality

UMaine Engineers Develop Lighter, Stronger Printed Parts

Departments

Robots Automate Assembly, Testing of Medical Devices

Self-Fixturing Technology Could Boost Friction Stir Welding

Collaborative Robots May Be Prone to Privacy Problems

Additive Manufacturing Helps Boeing Assemble Satellites Faster

Global Robot Demand Doubles Over Last 10 Years

Software Links Smart Tech to Digital Work Instructions

Electric Screwdriver Is Precise

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