Lean manufacturing cell is constructed of aluminum extrusion with 1 in thick MIC-6 anodized tool plate tabletop Ergonomically designed unit has OSHA approved antitie down activation switches and electronically interlocked panels Pneumatics include Learn more

MagneMover Shuttle is turnkey manufacturing and assembly automation transport system that combines QuickStick linear synchronous motors with standard aluminum track and vehicle components for flexible product transport System has high-speed Learn more

When Mega Pumps began manufacturing airless metered pump dispensers in 2000 the assembly system it initially used was not user-friendly and required more employees than the company had expected Another problem said operations manager John Murtagh Learn more

Having the right tools for a fabrication or assembly is essential in getting the job done whether the project requires tube bending tube end preparation presetting or general cutting and deburring Obtaining the needed equipment can be challenging Learn more

Free samples are available -- see below to order.RC70 ceramic-coated Feather Shafting® is precision engineered for best performance with Simplicity® linear bearings lined with durable FrelonGOLD® combining to make a smooth quiet and reliable Learn more

Until now a major concern in air bag manufacture has been the control of fastener components at final assembly Because small objects could end up as projectiles upon air bag deployment it was literally a matter of life and death to keep track of Learn more

From motor control centers in bustling industrial hubs to remote communications equipment on mountaintops integrated control houses are popping up just about everywhere Containing increasingly critical and sensitive electronic equipment control Learn more

Flexibility agility and cost efficiency remain the drivers of this sector Assembly can be labor intensive automated or both The same plant sometimes houses a lights-out line and a manual operation under one roof.The major concerns facing providers Learn more

Advances in optical and laser sensor technologies are increasing assembly equipment precision and reliability by delivering critical position feedback on small parts while improving setup ease and worker safety High-gain through-beam sensors Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing providers of assembly technology and related products and services in the next few years? How can they be addressed?Gingerich The major concerns are strikingly similar to those from 10 15 and even 100 years Learn more