Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
WEBOct 24, 2022 — One of the most important resources in manufacturing, even in the age of automation, is people. Ergonomically designed workstations for workers mean higher performance, work quality, motivation and employee …
Tesla Rethinks the Assembly Line
WEBMay 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.
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WEBSep 16, 2024 — In this episode of Assembly Audible, host Jennifer Pierce sits down with Ben Johnston, COO of Kapitus, to explore critical financial challenges manufacturers are facing today.From the effects of inflation and high interest rates to the influence of the upcoming 2024 presidential election, Ben shares insights on how manufacturers can navigate financing in a volatile economy.
The Toyota Production System: A Fresh Look | ASSEMBLY
WEBAug 25, 2023 — By 1938, Toyota “inversed” industrial thinking amid the mass production system boom. It was decades ahead of the need to create a production system that is better adapted to a diversified economy of variety than a uniform economy of scale.
All About Blind Riveting | 2022-01-06 | ASSEMBLY
WEBJan 6, 2022 — In the celebrity world, the price of being well known is the public knows too much about a star's private life. But, in the assembly world, the price of being a well-known technology is end-users sometimes know too much about one process benefit and too little about its other benefits.
Eight Essential Steps to a Great User Requirements Specification
WEBFeb 4, 2022 — People often ask me what makes a good user requirement specification (URS). Maybe it’s my age or experience, or maybe they’re just trying to make me feel good, but I always consider it a compliment when someone asks me. After working on automation projects for more years than I would like to believe, …
Best Practices for Press-Fit Assembly
WEBSep 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 each press-fit application.
Nature Inspires Wing-in-Ground-Effect Aircraft - ASSEMBLY
WEBNov 12, 2021 — Some birds, such as albatrosses and pelicans, skim over ocean waves and fly long distances—up to thousands of miles in a few days—without hardly flapping their wings. Using this dynamic soaring method, seabirds continually harness the power of air and wave currents to conserve energy as they glide along. By flying low, the birds exploit the aerodynamic benefits of a phenomenon called ...
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 ...
Assembling Electric Vehicle Motors | 2021-05-20 | ASSEMBLY
WEBMay 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, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) had no choice but to shift focus away from diesel and gasoline to ...