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Subaru Saves Time With PDM Software

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Following the introduction of CADDi, Subaru succeeded in reducing the time spent on drawing searches by several hundred hours per month.

Software Helps Lockheed Improve Cost Estimation

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Estimates that took weeks are now done in two days with an accuracy of about 5 percent.

Course Teaches How to Design Plastic Parts for Automotive Applications

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:02:00 -0400

TROY, MI—Consulting and training firm ETS Inc. is presenting a three-day course on how to design plastic parts for automotive applications.

Threaded Fasteners Help Save Whales

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Engineers help conservation group design and manufacture drones to monitor humpback whales.

Stellantis Increases Efficiency of Body-in-White Assembly

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Simulation software enables Stellantis engineers to save time and money when commissioning a robotic welding line.

Fastening Failures: The Top 5 Mistakes and How To Avoid Them

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

A fantastic design can still fail if engineers don’t choose the right fastener and assemble it correctly.

Balancing Innovation and Stability with Lean

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400

Manufacturing leaders struggle with the choice between embracing change or risking stagnation, often delaying the adoption of lean manufacturing. Despite its benefits, resistance stems from entrenched habits and misunderstandings of its full potential.

Generative AI Slashes Design Time

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:30:00 -0500

Eaton Corp. uses generative AI to accelerate new product development without compromising quality.

Inside Lockheed Martin's Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:23:06 -0500

The AMT center is a collaborative, connected, and flexible environment designed to enable rapid development and deployment of new manufacturing technology and training for teams.

Configuration Management Software Facilitates Customization

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500

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

Design Firm Helps Drugmaker Improve Ergonomics of Injector Pen

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:30:00 -0400

AbbVie's new auto-injector pen was developed to be easy to use and to reduce the burden on patients when performing self-injection.

AI, Economy, and the Future Workforce in Manufacturing

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:00:00 -0400

Multimedia Editor and Host Jennifer Pierce shares highlights from ASSEMBLY Audible's September podcasts.

To Ensure Quality, Connect PFMEA, Control Plans and Testing

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0400

PFMEA ensures that the prototype parts from the assembly line meet quality expectations, thereby maturing the manufacturing processes.

Troubleshooting the Screwdriving Process

webera@bnpmedia.com (Austin Weber) — Thu, 01 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Engineers need to understand how multiple variables can affect fastening applications.

'Assembly Plant of the Year' Award Call for Nominations

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:01:00 -0500

ASSEMBLY magazine is seeking nominations for its 2024 Assembly Plant of the Year award.

Automation University: Volume 4

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 08:30:00 -0500

An automated assembly system that runs like clockwork doesn’t happen by accident. It takes planning, experience and attention to detail.

The Ship of Theseus: Lessons for Configuration Management

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0500

Effective configuration management enables organizations to navigate change, update configurations, and maintain the identity and integrity of complex systems.

Design for Robotic Assembly

sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The advantages of robotic assembly can be negated by poor fixturing or parts that slip out of grippers.

How to Reshore Profitably: Closing the Cost Gap

harry.moser@reshorenow.org (Harry Moser) — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 09:00:00 -0400

The hazards of supply chain gaps and the advantages of domestic manufacturing became painfully clear during the pandemic. Unprecedented pressures are compelling companies to innovate and reshore production back to the U.S. to mitigate global risk and augment resiliency.

Automation University: Volume 3

Thu, 10 Aug 2023 15:30:00 -0400

This eBook series will help manufacturers navigate the path to automation, whether it be a robotic screwdriving cell or a multistation automated assembly line.

Software Shrinks Development Time for Medical Device Maker

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0400

Cloud-based software combines PLM and QMS functions to enable engineers to integrate quality with the development phase.

Modern Tools for Modern Product Development

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 13:00:00 -0400

There are many tools for product and process development. These tools enable us to explore many design alternatives.

Toyota Unveils New Generative AI Technique for Vehicle Design

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

LOS ALTOS, CA—The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) has unveiled a new way to use generative artificial intelligence to help vehicle designers come up with innovative designs more quickly.

Ten Tips for Automated Assembly of Medical Devices

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Based in Northbrook, IL, Concep Machine Co. has been designing and building custom automated assembly systems for the medical device manufacturing industry since 1967.

To Cut Costs, Think Beyond Procurement

Tue, 02 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Recently, I was consulting with a procurement group, one of its OEM customers, and a product engineering firm. The goal was to find ways to reduce the cost of a particular product.

Assembly Plant of the Year: Call for Entries

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Initiated in 2004, the Assembly Plant of the Year award showcases world-class production facilities in America and the people, products, and processes that make them successful.

How to Adapt to Changes in Production Volume

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 -0500

Organizations often have more than one manufacturing site, and each location might have its own specific strengths.

Design for Additive Manufacturing, Part 3

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Different additive manufacturing (AM) processes have different constraints that can determine how easily and consistently they can produce parts. Some constraints are universal across the different processes; some are more specific to the type of process used. At 3DPRINTUK, we specialize in powder bed fusion (PBF) processes with polymer materials.

Design for Additive Manufacturing, Part 2

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

As engineers assess how additive manufacturing (AM) can replace or complement traditional manufacturing processes, there will need to be a quantum shift in how to approach the entire design-to-manufacturing process.

Design for Additive Manufacturing

Tue, 04 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The history of additive manufacturing (AM) dates back almost 35 years. It proved to be a disruptive technology across many industrial sectors, and it continues to evolve and disrupt to this day.