Whether the product being manufactured is a mobile phone or an aircraft seat, the assembly processes will likely require some combination of manual and automated transfer operations.
Choose the Best Conveyor for Assembly
Flex’s multi-industry success is by design
For Flex, there isn’t a question of what can’t they do, but what they will do next. The 50-year-old company began manufacturing electronic products, something it still does today, but has expanded to offer end-to-end…
Co-act Scenarios in the Assembly of Industrial Components
Instead of completely automating processes, partial automation is currently gaining importance, in which the strengths of humans and the strengths of robotics are brought together in synergy.
Carbon-Fiber Composites Grow in Popularity
Strong and lightweight, carbon-fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) offers numerous benefits to automotive and aerospace manufacturers. Many engineers are intrigued by potential applications for the material, yet remain frustrated by joining challenges.
Manufacturers must promote themselves to attract workers
Some 12,838,000 million Americans held manufacturing jobs in April 2019. That’s 12 percent more than in April 2010, it’s the highest total since December 2008.
Four Steps to a Perfect Pressing Process
The press-and-gauge approach to press-fit assembly can create perfect parts every time. However, for this approach to work, fixture design cannot be an afterthought.
What to look for when selecting your Compact Air Cylinders
Compact air cylinders are critical to many applications, including printing, palletizing, robotics, automotive assembly and semiconductor processing.
Advantages to Systematic Quality Evaluation in a New Product Launch
Both OEMs and Suppliers put significant resources toward that day when a new component is finally ready to ship for installation.
Optimizing your processes with the correct power tool for non-critical fastening
Identifying the best torque tooling solution for your application is paramount in your assembly process.
Cordless Fastening in Smart Manufacturing
As the manufacturing industry continues to evolve and become more advanced with the adoption of Industry 4.0 and smart connected solutions, cordless technology provides an obvious advantage.