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ASM January 2024 cover

2024 January

The 2024 January Assembly features our cover story, Controlled Tools Boost Output at Tractor Manufacturer, plus much more. Check it out today!

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ground screw on the engine main switch is tightened with a digital torque wrench

Controlled Tools Boost Output at Tractor Manufacturer

Thomas Preuss
January 2, 2024

Desoutter technology helps Kubota increase quality and streamline assembly processes.



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new technology for conveyors

New Technology for Conveyors

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John Sprovieri
December 29, 2023

These five new conveyors position parts quickly and efficiently.


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Flexible carts

Flexible Positioning for Manual Assembly

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John Sprovieri
December 26, 2023

Rose Bikes uses flexible carts to assemble 120 different models.


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SCARA robots

Robots Automate Assembly of Automotive Connectors

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John Sprovieri
December 27, 2023

A dozen SCARA robots produce more than 2 million connectors annually.


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press hardening line

Press Hardening Forms Strong, Lightweight Parts

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John Sprovieri
December 28, 2023

A turnkey automated line produces stampings for Tesla and other automotive OEMs.


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smartphone authentication

Machine Authentication: Endpoint Security in the Smart Factory

Mike Harris
January 3, 2024

Strong security practices are needed to protect IP, prevent production delays, and ensure safety.


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application cell

Robots Assemble Tools…for Robots

Kristian Hulgard
January 4, 2024

To increase efficiency and improve safety, OnRobot employs its own automation products on its assembly lines.


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Tata Motors assembly plant

Viscosity Control Is Critical for Dispensing Adhesives

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John Sprovieri
January 5, 2024

Tata Motors deploys temperature control technology to maintain consistent viscosity of a body shop adhesive.


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KSK harness
Wire Processing

Meeting the Challenges of KSK Wire Harness Assembly

weber
Austin Weber
January 25, 2024

Customer-specific production requires a unique mindset.


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construction equipment manufacturing

Two Years Later, Infrastructure Law Is Having an Impact

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John Sprovieri
January 23, 2024

Since the BIL passed, state and local capital investment has rebounded and returned to pre-pandemic levels. The two-year increase in state and local capital investment as a share of state and local spending—1.6 percentage points—is the largest since 1979.


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Smart Factory Lab

‘Smart Factory’ Lab Brings Automation to Life at Purdue

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Austin Weber
January 19, 2024

Developing the next generation of manufacturing engineers requires new types of hands-on education. That’s why Purdue Polytechnic’s School of Engineering Technology (SoET) recently built a state-of-the-art facility that features cutting-edge production equipment.


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humanoid robot
Assembly Lines

Are Humans Superior to Robots?

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Austin Weber
January 15, 2024

Humanoid robots are being developed around the world to perform a variety of tasks, including assembly.


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Factory Booster Day
Assembly Lines

‘Factory Booster Day’ Helps Stellantis Engineers Innovate

weber
Austin Weber
January 16, 2024

As part of the company’s “We Win Together” initiative, a group of Stellantis engineers recently met with 64 suppliers and startups from around the world to learn about cutting-edge technology that can boost manufacturing productivity, reduce CO2 emissions, improve quality and cut costs.


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digital factory technology
Assembly Lines

Auto Industry to Invest Billions in Digitalization Initiatives

weber
Austin Weber
January 17, 2024

Digital technology will help legacy automakers transition from internal combustion engines to battery-powered vehicles over the next decade.


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Hyundai’s new EV factory and innovation center in Singapore
Assembly Lines

Hyundai Innovation Center Puts New Spin on Production

weber
Austin Weber
January 18, 2024

Hyundai recently opened a facility in Singapore that is a 21st century version of Fiat’s famous Lingotto assembly plant in Turin, Italy, complete with a banked rooftop test track.


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portable version of the H6000 hydrogen leak testing instrument
See It at the Show

Instrument Uses Hydrogen to Detect Leaks

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 22, 2024

The instrument can detect leaks as small as 0.05 standard cubic centimeter per minute—about 80 times smaller than what is typically possible with an air-based test.



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PRC7000 adaptive control for resistance welding
New & Noteworthy

Adaptive Control for Resistance Welding

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John Sprovieri
January 9, 2024

The PRC7000 control for resistance welding provides precise adjustment of the welding current to eliminate spatter and rework.


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MES Connector for Telsonic TelsoFlex control software
New & Noteworthy

Software Connects Welders to MES

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John Sprovieri
January 10, 2024

Telsonic has developed an MES Connector for its TelsoFlex control software for ultrasonic welding.


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Ultrasafe ultrasonic welder for plastic parts
New & Noteworthy

Ultrasonic Welder Includes Sound Enclosure

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John Sprovieri
January 12, 2024

The Ultrasafe ultrasonic welder for plastic parts features an insulating enclosure to protect workers from the sound produced during welding.


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Branson GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder
New & Noteworthy

Ultrasonic Welder for Batteries, Conductors

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 11, 2024

The Branson GMX-HP ultrasonic metal welder offers greater power and downforce, which is essential for larger welds required for electric vehicles, batteries and energy storage systems.


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Schleuniger E400 automatic wire cutter and stripper
Wire Processing Products

Machine Automatically Cuts, Strips Wire

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 26, 2024

The E400 automatically cuts and strips wire ranging from 26 to 6 AWG and cable ranging from 0.8 to 12.5 millimeters in diameter.


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Klippon Connect side-entry terminal blocks
Wire Processing Products

Side-Entry Terminal Blocks

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 27, 2024

Klippon Connect side-entry terminal blocks feature lateral Push In technology for fast and reliable connections.


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ETCO Connectors and Terminals for Alarm and Security Applications
Wire Processing Products

Connectors and Terminals for Alarm, Security Applications

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 28, 2024

ETCO produces a wide range of electrical connectors and terminals for every requirement in an alarm and security system, including PCB and Wi-Fi components.


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HVX line of harness and cable testers
Wire Processing Products

Tester Measures Leakage at Low Voltage

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John Sprovieri
January 29, 2024

A new option for the HVX line of harness and cable testers permits leakage measurements of 10-gigaohm isolation at a test voltage of 100 VDC.


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bulkhead range from Icotek
Wire Processing Products

Bulkhead Routes Cables at 90 Degrees

sprovieri
John Sprovieri
January 30, 2024

The bulkhead range from Icotek is being expanded to include a new product variant in two versions.


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SuperSleeveplus 51036 PV6 and PV78 sleeves
Wire Processing Products

Sleeves Bundle Automotive Wire Harnesses

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John Sprovieri
January 31, 2024

SuperSleeveplus 51036 PV6 and PV78 sleeves feature both a layer of cloth and a layer of fleece to bundle wires together in a car body.


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