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Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the automotive industry.

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Florida Polytech Drives Autonomous Vehicle Research

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Austin Weber
January 16, 2020
The 1920s was a golden age for the automobile in America. Millions of people jumped behind the wheel for the first time and transformed mobility, not to mention just about every facet of life. History may repeat itself during the 2020s. But, this time around, cars will be driving themselves.
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Volvo Building U.S. Battery Assembly Plant

January 15, 2020

RIDGEVILLE, SC — Volvo will build its own U.S. battery assembly plant as it readies a line of electric vehicles for the market. The expansion is part of a previously announced $600 million project by the Swedish automaker, which includes a second production line and Volvo Car University.


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Optical fiber requires delicate handling and precise alignment

Assembling Fiber Optics

Optical fiber is less finicky today, but it’s still challenging to attach
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Austin Weber
January 15, 2020

Optical fiber is the backbone of today's digital economy. Global financial transactions, high-speed Internet access, online shopping, video gaming and other things that most people take for granted are possible because of thin strands of glass that transmit massive amounts of data every second.


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ERP Software Keeps Bearing Manufacturer Rolling

ERP Software Keeps Bearing Manufacturer Rolling

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Jim Camillo
January 15, 2020
Bearing manufacturers face a plethora of challenges every day, regardless of where they are located and the industries they serve. One such company is Philadelphia-based Kingsbury Inc., which has been around for 108 years, and is recognized as a technological leader in the development of all types of bearings for rotating machinery.
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Behind the Scenes at Ford's Michigan Assembly Plant

People are the heart and soul of the 2012 Assembly Plant of the Year. This slideshow shows some of the men and women who build three different types of electrified vehicles alongside traditional gas-powered cars on the auto industry’s most flexible assembly line—Ford’s Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, MI. Photos courtesy Ford Motor Co.

EVENTS

Industry

4/22/20 to 4/24/20
Michigan State University
, MI
United States
Contact: Maia Perry

Automotive Plastic Part Design

This three day in-depth automotive seminar will provide information on material selection, design procedures, processing techniques, and the assembly methods required when designing with plastics in the automotive field. Read More

Industry

5/18/20 to 5/20/20
Charlotte Convention Center
Charlotte, NC
United States

Fastener Fair USA

Fastener Fair USA, North America's fastest-growing exposition for the fastener industry, will hold its third annual trade show and conference in May in Charlotte, NC, a major manufacturing hub. The event for the entire fastener supply chain runs May 18-20, 2020 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Read More