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TAS South Best In Show

What will be the best new product on display at The ASSEMBLY Show South? You decide!

TAS South Showcase

More than 150 exhibitors will be on hand at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN, from April 4-6 to display the latest in assembly machines and systems during the inaugural ASSEMBLY Show South.

A massive order inspires a German company to redesign its assembly process.— Stefan Wache

How to Boost Production by Six-Fold

Heat and vibration can facilitate disassembly of press-fit parts. — Hany Hassanin, Ph.D.

Nondestructive Disassembly of Press Fits

Nominees include AI software, a fast and precise robot, and a smart workbench for error-proof assembly. — John Sprovieri

Nominees for Best in Show at ASSEMBLY Show South

Artificial intelligence brings a new dimension of precision and efficiency to automated inspection applications. — Ramūnas Berkmanas

Beyond the Human Eye: AI Improves Inspection in Manufacturing

Automotive design, Hood, Workwear, Vehicle

Cloud-based software helps manufacturer of safety products prevent stock-outs and part shortages. — Jodi Bart Holzband

Software Augments ERP to Optimize Inventory

A linear motor transfer system is key to increasing flexibility and efficiency in a high-mix, high-volume production environment. — Pawel Krzesak

Automated Line Assembles Pressure Gauges

Electrical wiring, Product, Electricity, Fixture

Anaerobic adhesives are a popular alternative to interference fits — Austin Weber

New Applications Increase Demand for Anaerobics

Traditionally, airframe manufacturing has been difficult to automate, due to factors such as tight tolerances and stringent quality demands. However, a new breed of robots enhanced with artificial intelligence is changing that scenario. Photo courtesy Lockheed Martin Corp.

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Five robot trends to watch in 2024.—John Sprovieri

From the Editor

Four new fastening tools.—John Sprovieri

New & Noteworthy

Capacitive discharge welder produces quality spot welds.—John Sprovieri

See It At The Show

New Method Improves Human-Robot Interaction — Austin Weber

Assembly Lines

AI-enhanced robots improve aircraft production.—Austin Weber

Robotic Assembly

Enabling the reshoring surge: Best practices for strengthening the U.S. workforce.—Harry Moser

Moser on Manufacturing

In-depth profiles of the latest assembly technology.

Products Spotlights

Learn how our advertisers are helping assemblers solve problems.

Case History

Interviews with leaders and innovators in product assembly.

Assembly Audible

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Fast and Accurate Wire Harness Costing

For wire harness assemblers, the key to profitability lies in the ability to produce harnesses at a competitive and well-understood cost. This is difficult, because project time lines and margins are squeezed, while variables such as design content and copper prices can change rapidly. This article provides tips on how to do it.

Photo courtesy NAI Group LLC