Assembly Magazine - Manufacturing automation and design
WEBEducators and Manufacturers Must Work Together to Solve the Skills Gap. Manufacturing Management. As employers look to close skills gaps and hire talent that meets the needs of today’s businesses, educators and employers have an opportunity to further align and develop learning programs focused on employability. Automated Assembly Systems.
What’s New With Rotary Indexers | 2020-11-06 | ASSEMBLY
WEBNovember 6, 2020. One of the simplest devices for partially automating an assembly process is a rotary indexing table. This device consists of a circular steel plate and a drive for turning it. Parts rest in nests spaced equally along the table’s circumference. Self-contained machines and tooling for specific tasks are arrayed around the ...
Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
WEBOct 24, 2022 · These eight ergonomic principles cover the most essential aspects of the layout and design of ergonomic workstations and flow rack systems. Consider Body Height and Working Height. Manual workstations must accommodate a wide range of body heights. However, one of the most important factors for designing workstations is …
Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
WEBMay 8, 2023 · Photo courtesy Tesla Inc. May 8, 2023. The process of assembling automobiles hasn’t changed much since the concept was pioneered by Ford Motor Co. more than a century ago. But, engineers at Tesla Inc. have developed a new process that they claim will reduce EV production costs by 50 …
The Assembly Show | ASSEMBLY
WEBBRONZE SPONSORS. The ASSEMBLY Show is focused exclusively on assembly technology equipment and products. Participants in attendance uncover new resources, experience equipment hands-on, evaluate the latest technologies and products and connect face-to-face with industry experts. Save the date for October 26-28.
A First Look Inside Panasonic's Battery Plant in Kansas
WEBIn July 2022, Panasonic announced it would build a new lithium-ion battery plant in DeSoto, Kansas, a small town located right off a major highway. The plant is being built for the rapidly growing electric vehicle market. It's estimated the project will bring 4,000 permanent jobs to the state, and according to Kansas Department of Commerce officials, it is the most significant economic ...
Digital Technology Transforms Auto Assembly Lines
WEBDecember 14, 2022. Automakers around the world are transforming their factories with digital technology. The goal is to improve productivity and increase the efficiency of both people and equipment. Engineers are using digital twins to simulate production processes and assembly line layouts before allocating time and resources in the physical ...
Assembly Handbook: Blind Riveting
WEBJun 1, 2001 · A blind rivet is a two-piece fastener that consists of a headed, hollow rivet body and a solid mandrel. The body, or sleeve, looks like a small tube that is flared on one end. The tube portion is called the shank and the flared portion is called the head. The rivet body is usually round.
Assembling Electric Vehicle Motors | 2021-05-20 | ASSEMBLY
WEBMay 20, 2021 · Illustration courtesy Infinitum Electric. May 20, 2021. The shift from the internal combustion engine to batteries and electric motors is, in automotive terms, monumental. But, there is no denying that it’s a challenge that manufacturers and suppliers are tackling head on. Faced with new regulations to help reduce global carbon emissions ...
Registration Fees | The ASSEMBLY Show
WEBAdditional badges may be purchased at the following discounted rates. $15. $20. *Exhibiting companies receive 3 complimentary registrations per 100nsf of paid exhibit space (example 20’x20’ = 400 nsf = 12 comp registrations). A customized discount code will be provided to all exhibiting companies by event management.