Machine vision supports manual assembly process
1 day 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.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
TodayJosh 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
1 day 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
6 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.
New battery-operated Bluetooth controller enables truly mobile, plug-and-play access
7 days agoPower limitations, tight spaces and complex security setups have traditionally made Bluetooth access hardware difficult to implement - especially in mobile, retrofit or remote environments. Southco's new Battery-Operated Single Output Bluetooth Controller eliminates these barriers with a fully self-contained, plug-and-play solution that delivers long battery life, simplified installation and secure mobile access.
The missing link in mixed powertrain manufacturing
TodayJosh 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
6 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
7 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.
