Automated Assembly Inside LG’s Smart Factory AI, digital twins and robots boost quality at a state-of-the-art appliance assembly plant in Clarksville, TN. Austin Weber December 1, 2025 By applying cutting-edge tools and production systems, the plant has achieved a 17 percent boost in productivity and a 30 percent gain in energy efficiency.Read More
Manufacturing Outlook US Manufacturers Make Big Plans in 2025 John Sprovieri December 8, 2025 Suppliers of assembly technology are optimistic about 2026.Read More
Manufacturing History Chrysler Thrived, But Also Struggled to Survive Austin Weber November 25, 2025 Detroit’s No. 3 automaker had a topsy-turvy existence, with lots of highs and lows.Read More
Manufacturing Software Software Saves Time When Programming Robotic Welding Vanessa S. Stiles November 21, 2025 Offline programming eliminates the need to halt production.Read More
Plastic and Metal Welding Join Ductile Metals With Cold Welding Sarah Breckon November 19, 2025 Cold welding is a solid-state process for joining two pieces of metal together with high pressure.Read More
Motion Control Automation Boosts Efficiency at Drive Manufacturer Katie Pearson November 20, 2025 Automated material handling system replaces forklifts and manual transport.Read More
Screwdriving and Riveting Fasteners Enable Creation of Robotic Salad Bar November 17, 2025 Fastener supplier helps engineers to prototype, refine and launch the automated system in record time.Read More
Workers Believe Robots Are More a Help Than a Hindrance John Sprovieri November 28, 2025 The survey questioned 1,000 workers in each of five countries: U.S., China, Japan, U.K. and Germany. Across the board, workers are embracing robots.Read More
Focus on Medical Device Assembly Lasers Etch Precise Marks on Small Titanium Devices John Sprovieri November 28, 2025 Few laser systems can consistently apply high-quality markings to the delicate valves, which usually have a curved surface.Read More
New & Noteworthy Dual-Cure Potting Compound and Other New Bonding Products John Sprovieri November 24, 2025 Read about new adhesive and dispensing technology in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”Read More
See It at the Show Presses Will Be Vital for Assembling ‘Green’ Technologies John Sprovieri November 13, 2025 Sheet metal clinching is a key part of the assembly process for battery cells and packs, and fuel cells and systems.Read More
