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Artificial intelligence gives life to next-generation machines that feature human-like characteristics.— Austin Weber
Humanoids Push the Bounds of Collaborative Manufacturing
Inflation and higher interest rates are affecting investments in automation—and the companies that provide it.—John Sprovieri
Is Inflation Hurting Investment in Capital Equipment?
Researchers have developed a way to joint steel an aluminum sheets using cold-extruded pin structures.—David Römisch
Join Sheet Metal With Cold-Extruded Pins
Oxygen levels in the brain can reliably measure fatigue in assemblers.— Xiaonan Yang, Ph.D.
Evaluating Fatigue on the Assembly Line
Rugged data acquisition technology helps a manufacturer design more reliable rock-crushing equipment.— John Sprovieri
System ‘Crushes’ Force Measurement Application
New products include a fastener for securing air bags and a driver that prevents cross-threading.— John Sprovieri
New Fasteners and Fastening Tools
Humanoid robots were once the stuff of science fiction. Now, after years of development, human-sized machines equipped with two arms and two legs are slowly making their way into assembly plants. This article reports. Photo courtesy Mercedes Benz
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The pandemic has taught us nothing—John Sprovieri
From the Editor
New technology for adhesive bonding.—John Sprovieri
New & Noteworthy
New plastic welders provide ultimate control over joining process.—John Sprovieri
See It At The Show
NAM report touts vast potential of AI for manufacturers. — Austin Weber
Assembly Lines
Medical device maker increases efficiency by 50 percent.—John Sprovieri
Medical Device Assembly
In-depth profiles of the latest assembly technology.
Products Spotlights
Interviews with leaders and innovators in product assembly.
Assembly Audible
BU enables students to gain hands-on robotics insight.—Austin Weber
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