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Wearable devices help assemblers navigate complex work instructions. — Austin Weber
Northrop Grumman Uses Augmented Reality to Assemble Satellites
New technology shows promise for joining dissimilar materials without a third component and without damaging either part.— Yang Li
Ultrasonic Extruded Weld-Riveting
Ergonomics software helps a parts manufacturer to reduce its injury rate by 92 percent — Jennifer Sinkwitts
Aerospace Company Improves Safety on the Assembly Line
Multiple robots and servo-driven clamps provide flexibility for high-volume production.— Giuseppe Costabiler
EV Manufacturer Automates Body-in-White Assembly
A six-axis robot equipped with a compact, lightweight servo press assembles ventilation housings.— Cara Märcklin
Robotic Work Cell Clinches Sheet Metal Parts
New products include a form-in-place gasket material for EVs and adhesives for medical device assembly. — John Sprovieri
New Products for Adhesive Bonding
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Educators and Manufacturers Must Work Together to Solve the Skills Gap.—John Sprovieri
From the Editor
Four new machine vision products.—John Sprovieri
New & Noteworthy
Rotary actuator provides smooth, jerk-free motion.—John Sprovieri
See It At The Show
BMW conducts successful test of humanoid robots.—Austin Weber
Assembly Lines
To ensure quality, connect PFMEA, control plans and testing.— Jon Quigley
Mind Your Ps and Qs
New system enables precise pick-and-place applications.—Austin Weber
Focus on: Robotics
In-depth profiles of the latest assembly technology.
Products Spotlights
Interviews with leaders and innovators in product assembly.
Assembly Audible
University of Missouri develops new assembly process.—Austin Weber
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Augmented reality technology is a key component of Industry 4.0 initiatives. The primary value of AR is that it brings elements of the digital world into a person’s perception of the real world. This article examines how Northrop Grumman is using wearable devices to empower assemblers at its Space Park facility. Photo courtesy Northrop Grumman
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