MAY 2022
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Cognitive Ergonomics of Assembly Work
Managers should address the mental aspects of assembly work as much as the physical aspects.—Matilda Wollter Bergman
Leak Testing Appliances
Mass flow, pressure or vacuum decay, and gas sniffing tests ensure leak-free performance of home appliances.—Jim Camillo
Press Fitting Railcar Wheelsets
The force-displacement curve can be influence by part geometry, coefficient of friction, material strength and operating conditions.—Theingi Nwe, Ph.D. and Monsak Pimsarn, Ph.D.
ABOUT THE COVER
About the cover: The mental aspects of assembly work are as important as the physical aspects. A new study looks at the pressures facing workers on the assembly line. Photo courtesy Volvo
May 2022
