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Articles about assembly technologies and trends in the medical device industry.

ARTICLES

GE Healthcare

GE Healthcare to Invest $50 Million in Wisconsin Assembly Plant

October 12, 2020

WEST MILWAUKEE, WI—GE Healthcare plans to invest $50 million in a new assembly plant here to make CT scanners and other products. The facility could eventually employ more than 1,200 people as part of a proposed plan to consolidate the company’s operations in Wisconsin.


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A Hack for Sterilizing N95 Respirators

Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD
September 24, 2020
N95 respirators were intended to be discarded after every use. That’s not happening now, of course, so much research is going into devising methods for sterilizing used respirators for reuse. If that is your situation, the following information may be helpful.
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The N95 Respirator Scandal

Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD
September 24, 2020
Why on earth are hospital workers still forced to recycle N95 respirators when Detroit automakers with no aircraft experience were able to start turning out dozens of planes daily in less time than we’ve been dealing with the virus?
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Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

Automated Assembly Systems: Trimming the Timeline

A proven project management plan and prompt client feedback are essential for integrators to build fully and semiautomated assembly systems on short deadlines.
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Jim Camillo
September 15, 2020
Most people would agree that the proverb, "The squeaky wheel gets the grease," is not meant to be taken literally. To them, the expression conveys the idea that the most important problems are the ones most likely to get attention.
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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts
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John Sprovieri
September 15, 2020
Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.
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Presses for Medical Device Assembly

Senior Editor Jim Camillo writes about case histories that explain why medical device manufacturers are using presses to solve diverse assembly challenges.

EVENTS

Webinar

10/27/20 to 10/29/20
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL
United States
Contact: Mike Spencer

The ASSEMBLY Show

The ASSEMBLY Show focuses exclusively on assembly technology equipment and products. Attendees have the opportunity to uncover new resources, experience equipment hands-on, evaluate the latest technologies and products, and connect face-to-face with industry experts. Read More