Machine vision supports manual assembly process
3 days agoMachine vision offers a wide range of opportunities to support automation. An exciting use case in which the technology delivers significant added value can be found at the Swiss company Endress+Hauser, with machine vision software from MVTec.
Not just closed - sealed: compression latches for tough applications
TodayStandard latches are not up to the job when high IP protection classes, vibrations and tight manufacturing tolerances matter. Compression latches are used when a defined sealing compression is required in addition to the closing function. EMKA has evaluated the recent market demand and identified three typical requirement profiles.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
2 days agoJosh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.
A new take on indexing plungers
3 days agoIndexing plungers can be found practically everywhere. And Berger Tools has them in every shape, size and type. Now the company added yet another version: the indexing plunger with operating lever.
Why assembly is becoming the real constraint on throughput
8 days agoRising material costs, tighter production schedules and increasing demand volatility are changing how manufacturers assess efficiency. Dave Gregory, Area Sales Manager at assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains why rework is no longer a downstream issue and how greater visibility at the point of assembly is becoming critical to controlling it.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
2 days agoJosh Scanlon, Area Sales Manager at automotive assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains how connected fastening systems can help automotive manufacturers maintain process control as production environments become increasingly complex.
Why assembly is becoming the real constraint on throughput
8 days agoRising material costs, tighter production schedules and increasing demand volatility are changing how manufacturers assess efficiency. Dave Gregory, Area Sales Manager at assembly tools manufacturer Desoutter Tools, explains why rework is no longer a downstream issue and how greater visibility at the point of assembly is becoming critical to controlling it.
How premium fasteners improve joint integrity
10 days agoUnderestimating the level of variation in thread friction and surface conditions can undermine the effectiveness of the applied torque and resulting preload and, in extreme cases, lead to joint failure. The solution, say the experts at BUMAX is to always choose fasteners manufactured from premium stainless steel under high-quality production processes that have less surface roughness and variation in frictional behaviour.
