Eight Principles for Ergonomic Workstation Design | ASSEMBLY
WEBOct 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 …
IPC Apex | ASSEMBLY
WEB4/9/24 to 4/11/24. Discover the newest innovations and hear from the best minds in the electronics manufacturing industry. IPC Apex Expo 2024 is the industry’s largest event in North America, featuring a world-class trade show, cutting-edge technical conference, professional development courses taught by industry experts, networking and more ...
The Toyota Production System: A Fresh Look | ASSEMBLY
WEBAug 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.
Assembly Then & Now: The Man Behind the Moving Assembly Line
WEBFeb 1, 2003 · Because of the moving assembly line, Model T production skyrocketed from 13,840 cars in 1909 to 230,788 units in 1914 to 585,388 units in 1916. At the same time, retail price dropped from $950 in 1909 to $490 in 1914 to $360 in 1916. The millionth Model T was completed on Dec. 10, 1915.
Pull-Force Testing Crimped Wires | 2020-04-09 | ASSEMBLY
WEBApril 9, 2020. Of the many steps in the process of assembling a wire harness, testing the crimped terminal is a crucial one. If the terminal hasn’t been properly attached to the end of the wire, it can cause the wire and eventually the entire wire harness to fail. Most manufacturers use pull testing to assess crimped connections and ensure ...
ASSEMBLY Trends | ASSEMBLY
WEBSep 3, 2024 · An Iconic Assembly Plant Retools to Make EVs. May 7, 2024. In 1982, Honda opened a new assembly plant in Marysville, OH, becoming the first Japanese automaker to operate a factory in the U.S. Now, big changes are coming to this historic plant. Assembly News Now—Episode 4.
Eight Essential Steps to a Great User Requirements Specification
WEBFeb 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.
Breaking News - ASSEMBLY
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Eaton Opens New Assembly Plant in Dominican Republic. Factory will assemble fuses for EVs, data centers and renewable energy systems. August 26, 2024. SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS, Dominican Republic—Eaton Corp. has opened a new state-of-the-art assembly plant here to meet growing demand for …
New Techniques for Joining Plastic to Metal - Assembly Mag
WEBSep 3, 2014 · Some fasteners also pose the risk of rust and corrosion. Threaded inserts are one way to join metal parts to plastic parts using threaded fasteners. “The most common application is the pressing of brass or steel inserts into plastic components, either by thermal or ultrasonic processing,” claims EWI’s Marcus.
Assembly eMagazine | ASSEMBLY
WEBAug 28, 2024 · September 12, 2024. Toyota Motor Co.’s flagship assembly plant in Georgetown, KY recently unveiled several workforce readiness initiatives with the goal of developing future talent and increasing the skill of current assemblers. Assembly Lines.