DECember 2021
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FEATURES
Capital Spending Survey: Assemblers Gear Up for Recovery
With the pandemic subsiding andconsumer spending on the rise, manufacturers are investing in their assembly operations.—John Sprovieri
Robots Automate Disassembly of Chemical Weapons
In just 18 months, automation engineers overhauled how America destroys its most dangerous chemical weapons.—James DeSmet
Danfoss Automates Valve Assembly With Cobots
A trio of dual-arm SCARAs boost
productivity and free workers from strenuous assembly tasks.—Malene Grouleff
What’s New From the ASSEMBLY Show
In-person trade show provides thousands of engineers with key insights into smart manufacturing, evolving technologies and state-of-the-art tools for assembly.—Jim Camillo
ABOUT THE COVER
With the pandemic easing, assemblers are optimistic about growth. According to our 26th annual Capital Equipment Spending Survey, 43 percent of respondents will spend more on assembly technology next year than they did this year, while only 16 percent expect to spend less. Overall, we are forecasting a 20 percent increase in capital spending in 2021. Photo courtesy Skoda Auto
With the pandemic easing, assemblers are optimistic about growth. According to our 26th annual Capital Equipment Spending Survey, 43 percent of respondents will spend more on assembly technology next year than they did this year, while only 16 percent expect to spend less. Overall, we are forecasting a 20 percent increase in capital spending in 2021. Video courtesy geopaul, Creatas Video
December 2021
