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These tips and technologies can ensure that the right amount of adhesive is dispensed in the right spots.—Austin Weber
How to Error-Proof the Dispensing Process
Automating the screwdriving process increases throughput, improves quality, reduces the risk of repetitive stress injuries.—
John Sprovieri
Cobot Automates Screwdriving at Electronics Company
Software enables Ancra Aircraft to optimize its assembly process by replacing text-based work instructions with animated, model-based, visual instructions.
—Fil Aronshtein
Aerospace Supplier Deals With High-Mix Production
A fantastic design can fail if engineers don’t choose the right fastener and assemble it correctly.—Jennifer Pierce
Fastening Failures: The Top Five Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.—John Sprovieri
Contact Bushing Assembles Aluminum Bus Bars for EVs
Advancements allow the process to create larger, higher quality welds in less time.—Filippo Cortiglioni
New Technology Improves Diffusion Welding
ZF Lifetec employs both physical and virtual testing to ensure reliability and performance of seat belts, air bags and steering wheels.—Knut Zimmer
Product Testing Goes Digital
Nissan sold its first car in the U.S. in 1958, but domestic manufacturing did not begin until June 1983, when a white Nissan pickup truck rolled off the assembly line at a brand new factory in Smyrna, TN. More than 42 years later, Nissan has three U.S. manufacturing facilities capable of producing more than 1 million vehicles, 1.4 million engines, 1.4 million forgings and 456,000 castings annually. In this article, we take you behind the scenes at Nissan’s factory in Smyrna, which produces the Nissan Rogue, Murano and Pathfinder and the Infiniti QX60. Photo courtesy Nissan
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Are you ready for the future? Asian manufacturers are.— John Sprovieri
From the Editor
Electric linear actuator is compact.—John Sprovieri
New & Noteworthy
Modular components lend flexibility to assembly lines.—John Sprovieri
See It At The Show
Humanoid Robotic Welders to Tackle Shipyard Automation.—Austin Weber
Assembly Lines
Nissan assembly plant rolls with the changes.—Austin Weber
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