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Articles about screwdriving and rivets, threaded and nonthreaded fasteners, and the equipment used for installation.

]]> https://www.assemblymag.com/rss/2640 en-us Machine Learning Detects Fastening Errors Ford engineers are studying whether AI can play a role in detecting faulty run-downs. To do that, they first had to determine what constitutes a data anomaly.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100026 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/100026-machine-learning-detects-fastening-errors Touring the Automated Assembly Line at Appliance Park GE Appliances' first in-house water filter manufacturing operation includes fully automated assembly and packaging, robotic pick-and-place systems guided by machine vision, 100 percent in-line leak testing, and end-to-end traceability.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99945 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99945-ge-appliances-automates-assembly-of-water-filters Can AI Predict Loose Bolts in Automotive Assemblies? This approach can be used to predict the mechanism of self-loosening of bolted joints without additional tests, and it is possible to make predictions with very low error rates using AI, which promises to reduce the costs associated with testing new bolted joint designs.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99942 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99942-can-ai-predict-loose-bolts-in-automotive-assemblies New Process Secures Sheet Metal Assemblies sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) A new sheet-metal joining process developed by Tox Pressotechnik reliably secures sheet metal components and prevents displacement in the planar direction.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99937 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99937-new-process-secures-sheet-metal-assemblies staking tongs mounted to a robot The staking tongs can be mounted to a robot for automated assembly lines. a hardened pointed tool is pressed into the top metal sheet In the process, a hardened pointed tool is pressed into the top sheet. Metal from the top sheet is thus forced into the bottom sheet, creating a lock. SeamStake process The SeamStake process does not adversely affect the surface of the component opposite the forming tool. SeamStake process Compared with spot welding, SeamStaking is more energy efficient, costs less to operate, and produces more aesthetic joints. New Fastening Tools Are Precise, Flexible sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) From automated screw feeding systems to configurable torque wrenches, this month’s “New and Noteworthy” reflects the continued evolution of fastening technology.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99891 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:30:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99891-new-fastening-tools-are-precise-flexible Volkswagen and UAW Agree on First Labor Contract The labor contract, in force for 3,200 employees at the automaker’s assembly plant in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the first UAW contract at a Southern auto plant outside of the Detroit Three.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99857 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99857-volkswagen-and-uaw-agree-on-first-labor-contract New Technology for Installing Threaded Inserts Impulse heat staking simplifies installation of brass inserts by generating heat only when needed and keeping the cycle consistent from part to part. Real-time depth verification adds straightforward confirmation of final insert depth and insert presence.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99866 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99866-new-technology-for-installing-threaded-inserts Renault Trucks Error-Proofs Assembly To error-proof assembly, engineers wanted to implement a system to guide workers through each fastening step while ensuring complete traceability. The Nexonar real-time location system from Desoutter fit the bill.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99829 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99829-renault-trucks-error-proofs-assembly How a 113-Year-Old Company Keeps Fastening Technology Modern Industrial Rivet & Fastener Co., also known as RivetKing, won Product of the Year in the fastening category at the ASSEMBLY Show in 2025. We’re joined by Steven Sherman, vice president of engineering, to learn more about the award-winning product, the company’s history, and how it keeps an old-school product line modern.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99759 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99759-how-a-113-year-old-company-keeps-fastening-technology-modern Panasonic’s Approach to Continuous Improvement for Assembly Tools In this conversation, we connected with Ryan Lashley and Sota Ito at Panasonic to learn about the evolution of the AccuPulse series, their new product offerings, and their emphasis on continuous improvement.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99738 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99738-panasonics-approach-to-continuous-improvement-for-assembly-tools New Tool Controller Increases Flexibility, Improves Maintenance During the ASSEMBLY Show, Russ Hughes, product marketing manager at Desoutter Tools, joined ASSEMBLY Audible to discuss his company’s new tightening platform, AXON.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99690 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:30:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99690-new-tool-controller-increases-flexibility-improves-maintenance Fasteners Enable Creation of Robotic Salad Bar Fastener supplier helps engineers to prototype, refine and launch the automated system in record time.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99662 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99662-fasteners-enable-creation-of-robotic-salad-bar Presses Will Be Vital for Assembling ‘Green’ Technologies sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Sheet metal clinching is a key part of the assembly process for battery cells and packs, and fuel cells and systems.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99658 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0500 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99658-presses-will-be-vital-for-assembling-green-technologies Tox ElectricDrive press The electromechanical Tox ElectricDrive is an energy-efficient, precise, low-maintenance machine equipped with force and stroke control. controller monitors force and ram position during the pressing process To ensure quality, the controller monitors force and ram position during the pressing process. electrolyzers split water into hydrogen and oxygen Electrolyzers split water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. fuel cell Fuel cell stacks convert hydrogen from a tank and oxygen from the air into electric current. Electric Screwdriver Is Precise sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Read about the new pistol-grip electric screwdriver from Sumake North America and other new fastening tools in this month’s “New and Noteworthy.”

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99610 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99610-electric-screwdriver-is-precise New Product Of The Year Awards And Guided Exhibit Floor Tours To Headline The 2025 Assembly Show Attendees Invited to Vote on the Industry’s Top Innovations

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99608 Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99608-new-product-of-the-year-awards-and-guided-exhibit-floor-tours-to-headline-the-2025-assembly-show New Fastening Technology Improves Ergonomics, Throughput sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) If fastening technology is on your shopping list, then The ASSEMBLY Show is the place to be! You’ll find numerous suppliers offering cordless nutrunners, pneumatic screwdrivers, screwfeeders, digital torque wrenches and other fastening technology. Here’s a taste of what’s on the floor.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99576 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99576-new-fastening-technology-improves-ergonomics-throughput New Product of the Year Nominees sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) As you read about the 20 nominees here, I think you will agree that they truly are innovative. Incredibly, they are just the tip of the iceberg.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99566 Wed, 24 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99566-new-product-of-the-year-nominees Threaded Fasteners Help Save Whales sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Engineers help conservation group design and manufacture drones to monitor humpback whales.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99491 Fri, 15 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99491-threaded-fasteners-help-save-whales Visumatic Industrial Products From handheld automatic screw drivers to robot end-of-arm tooling, engineered fastening is Visumatic’s only business and they’ve been at it for over 60 years. 



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99474 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99474-visumatic-industrial-products TorqTec Inc. TorqTec provides industry expertise to match your ergonomic, quality, and production needs. 



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99464 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:45:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99464-torqtec-inc STANLEY Engineered Fastening Stanley Engineered Fastening is a global leader in fastening and assembly solutions, trusted for over a century across automotive, aerospace, and industrial manufacturing.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99461 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99461-stanley-engineered-fastening Kolver North America LLC For over 35 years Kolver has been the industry leader in precision fastening solutions with thousands of state of the art electric screwdriving systems produced annually and shipped to more than 50 countries worldwide.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99432 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99432-kolver-north-america-llc Design Tool, Inc. Design Tool, Inc. is the industry-leader in automatic screw feeding and driving technology.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99424 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99424-design-tool-inc BalTec Corp. BalTec Group sees its core competence in the manufacturing of joining technology machinery with focus on radial riveting, orbital riveting and roller forming.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99416 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99416-baltec-corp New Fasteners Solve Unique Challenges sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) New products include a thread-forming screw for light metals and a hidden fastener for securing panels.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99396 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99396-new-fasteners-solve-unique-challenges Visumatic Automates Installation of Set Screws Visumatic has designed a machine that automatically feeds and installs set screws in electrical lugs.


]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99347 Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:30:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99347-visumatic-automates-installation-of-set-screws Robotic Cell Automates Screwdriving Process sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) One of the newest screwdriving robots on the market is the AX-10 assembly cell from ASG, a Division of Jergens Inc.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99304 Thu, 05 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99304-robotic-cell-automates-screwdriving-process Inside Hyundai’s New, State-of-the-Art Assembly Plant Earlier this year, Hyundai Motor Group opened a new, state-of-the-art assembly plant in Ellabell, Georgia. We take you inside.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99275 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99275-inside-hyundais-new-state-of-the-art-assembly-plant A New Cobot Automates Screwdriving Detroit startup Aubo Robotics displayed its new screwdriving cobot at the ASSEMBLY Show South. The cobot is unique in that the screwdriver is fully integrated into the arm, eliminating the need to integrate third-party hardware and software.



]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99285 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99285-a-new-cobot-automates-screwdriving Contact Bushing Assembles Aluminum Bus Bars for EVs sprovierij@bnpmedia.com (John Sprovieri) Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.

]]> http://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99268 Mon, 19 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400 https://www.assemblymag.com/articles/99268-contact-bushing-assembles-aluminum-bus-bars-for-evs