Workstations Assembly

Articles about workstations and ergonomics for the assembly line.

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Hyundai Develops Exoskeletons

January 23, 2019

SEOUL--Engineers at Hyundai Motor Group have developed exoskeleton technology to address ergonomic issues and concerns on its assembly lines.

Exoskeleton Market To Grow Over Next Decade

December 19, 2018

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Exoskeletons will become increasingly popular with manufacturers over the next decade, according to a recent report by ABI Research.

Kanban System Helps Cable Maker Get Lean

Cable manufacturer controls stock replenishment with custom FIFO system

Susanne Kaufmann

October 12, 2018

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Auto-Kabel, the global automotive supplier, manufactures cable and lead sets for power supply applications. The friction welding machines deployed in the process must always have an adequate supply of material without excessive safety stocks.

Case Studies in Wire Harness Assembly

These success stories highlight the need to use the latest processing equipment, workbenches and testing systems on the shop floor.

Jim Camillo

October 11, 2018

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Companies measure success in several ways. One of the most important measurements is their number of repeat customers. For wire harness shops, the best way to gain repeat customers is to provide them an ongoing supply of harnesses that are high quality, economical and specifically designed to meet each application challenge.

Anti-Fatigue Mats Keep Workers on Their Feet

Ergonomic mats can reduce the risk of injury and absenteeism in applications that require prolonged standing

October 9, 2018

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The statistics relating to musculoskeletal conditions are frightening. In 2012, one of every two adults in the U.S. were diagnosed with some form of musculoskeletal disorder leading to 290.8 million work days lost due to back or neck pain.

Four Steps to Ensure Quality and Process Control Using Digital Work Instructions

September 1, 2018

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Ensuring high quality is relatively easy when all you have to do is assemble one small product at a very high volume. Such an item will likely be produced on a high-speed automated assembly system. Assuming there are no issues with the incoming parts, the system will consistently produce perfect assemblies all day long.

Workstations Help IT Company Meet Changing Demands

Zoe Leduc

July 13, 2018

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MCPc is an information technology and logistics services company that helps businesses select, deploy, manage and recycle computers and other electronic devices.

Research Project Studies Attitude on Assembly Lines

July 3, 2018

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A little positive feedback at work can go a long way toward improving assemblers' long-term mental health and well-being. Engineers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and the European Factory2Fit research consortium are studying the effects of work performance.

Ensuring Success When Switching from Conventional Lamp to LED Light-Curing Sources

June 1, 2018

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The white paper discusses topics such as how LED curing works, the advantages of LED curing, and getting enough information to switch successfully.

Precise Parts Positioning Can Help Improve Throughput

Flow racks, kitting and pick-to-light systems can help reduce errors

Austin Weber

May 10, 2018

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Parts come in all sizes, shapes and weights. But, any type of part isn't good until it's at the right location, at the right time and at the right height on assembly lines.

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EVENTS

Industry

4/10/14

Ann Arbor, MI

United States

Managing an Ergonomics Process

Attendees will develop the ability to recognize, plan, and integrate the strategic elements of ergonomics into their current business processes. This workshop is not an introductory course and is intended for those who have previously attended the Applied Industrial Ergonomics seminar.

Industry

6/19/14

Ann Arbor, MI

United States

Advanced Ergonomic Design Workshop

This workshop takes you beyond identifying and assessing ergonomic risk, and leads you into “designing out” the risk to begin with. Through hands-on experiences and group activities, some of which may be held off-site, participants will learn how to evaluate existing equipment and propose methodologies for good ergonomic design. This workshop is for people who have previously participated in the Applied Industrial Ergonomics training course.