The Assembly Show | ASSEMBLY
BRONZE 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.
Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
May 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 percent, while reducing factory space by 40 percent.
Best Practices for Press-Fit Assembly
Sep 14, 2017 · In manufacturing, ironclad formulas for success are hard to come by. This is especially relevant for press-fit assembly, a process whereby one part is inserted tightly into a hole in another part with a single quick stroke (1 to 2 seconds). Design engineers use many formulas to estimate the required force and related pressures and stresses for …
Agenda | The ASSEMBLY Show
10/22/2024. 9:00 AM. 4:00 PM. TUESDAY CONFERENCE PROGRAM* Includes 3 session tracks, networking breaks and lunch before the Exhibit Hall opens at 4:00pm. *Added fee applies register now! Track 1: Advancements in Automation and Automated Assembly. Track 2: Data Analysis, Artificial Intelligence, and C-Suite Topics.
The Toyota Production System: A Fresh Look | ASSEMBLY
Aug 25, 2023 · The TPS combines philosophical, technical and managerial principles that fuse the benefits of the old method of craftsmanship with the benefits of the newer mass production system, while leaving behind the undesirable elements of both. Craftsmanship is flexible but expensive. Until the late 1700s, craftsmanship was the production method.
Eight Essential Steps to a Great User Requirements Specification
Feb 4, 2022 · The success of an automation project depends on a well-written user requirement specification. A good URS lays down context and background and works as a roadmap to connect the dots from preconception to postproduction. Photo courtesy EU Automation. When compiling the URS, consider the machine as a black box.
Assembling Electric Vehicle Motors | 2021-05-20 | ASSEMBLY
May 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 ...
Ten Ways the Model T Changed the World | ASSEMBLY
Sep 2, 2008 · Here’s a brief look at 10 ways the iconic vehicle influenced business and social conditions: 1. King of the assembly line. The Model T brought mobility and prosperity on an undreamed of scale through manufacturing efficiencies at a price that anyone could afford. The moving assembly line created the mass-production process, which influenced ...
Assembly Presses: Crimping, Staking, Swaging, Clinching
Aug 30, 2010 · Crimping is used to assemble solenoids, door locks, sprinkler heads and catheters. In staking, downward pressure is applied to the end of a post or shaft, creating a head, or to the inside wall of a bore, forming one or more retaining points. The cover of a window lifter motor assembly is staked, as are the guide rings on timing belt pulleys.
Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
Oct 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 working height.