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Short items explaining how manufacturers are using assembly technology to solve problems or improve processes.

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Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

ERIKS Scales up 3D Printing of Parts, Tools for OEMs, MROs

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

The type of relationship that exists between original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) suppliers can vary greatly, depending on industry.

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Automotive manufacturers worldwide have looked to EFS Gesellschaft für Hebe- und Handhabungstechnik mbH for automated handling devices since 1996.

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Jim Camillo

September 18, 2020

Imagine a world where humanoid robots perform a wide range of tasks, including working on assembly lines.

Advanced CAD Helps Manufacturer Revolutionize Crop Farming

Jim Camillo

August 12, 2020

Farmers use a wide range of equipment. Each machine must be carefully designed and built to perform a specific task.

Cobot Ensures Faster Sample Analysis in the Lab

Jim Camillo

August 11, 2020

Laboratory work often involves a number of monotonous and repetitive elements that can be streamlined by means of automation.

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

Jim Camillo

August 10, 2020

Manufacturers are under pressure to reduce their overall energy consumption, improve sustainability and save money.

3D Printing Optimizes Customization of Tablet Stands

Jim Camillo

July 23, 2020

Aesthetics matter in many venues of life, with retail being one of the most common. For example, an effective point-of-sale (POS) display can greatly enhance a product's appearance and its customer appeal.

Soldering Tools Keep UAVs Flying High

Jim Camillo

July 22, 2020

Most people know them as drones and believe they are strictly used in the sky. But, their official name is unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and they can also be used in confined spaces inside or outside.

Ultrasonic Welding Technology Brings Innovation to US, Russian Automakers

Jim Camillo

July 21, 2020

Not every technological advancement in automotive assembly gets adequate recognition. Consider, for example, how much has been written about the use of aluminum in the redesigned 2019 Dodge RAM 1500 and 2500 trucks, vs. that of ultrasonic welding.

Manufacturers Shift to PPE Production to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

Jim Camillo

June 17, 2020

For the past few months, countless manufacturers worldwide have retooled to make personal protective equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers and first responders in their battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of their stories.

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ERIKS Scales up 3D Printing of Parts, Tools for OEMs, MROs

Partially Automated Handling System Eases Car Door Assembly

Magnetic Encoders Bring Balance to Biped Humanoid Robot

Advanced CAD Helps Manufacturer Revolutionize Crop Farming

Cobot Ensures Faster Sample Analysis in the Lab

Smart Pneumatic Monitoring Brings BSH Closer to Carbon-Neutral Production

3D Printing Optimizes Customization of Tablet Stands

Soldering Tools Keep UAVs Flying High

Ultrasonic Welding Technology Brings Innovation to US, Russian Automakers

Manufacturers Shift to PPE Production to Fight COVID-19 Pandemic

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