Assembly Magazine

ASSEMBLY focuses on the methods, tools, and techniques used to put individual components together to create final products. We cover topics related to automation in assembly, including robots, conveyors, and vision systems, as well as tools for manual assembly like workstations and power tools. Our articles also explore lean manufacturing practices and various assembly techniques such as screwdriving, riveting, adhesive bonding, and welding.

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Trump’s Promised Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Take Effect, Doubling to 50 Percent

3 days ago | assemblymag.com | Jennifer Pierce

NEW YORK— President Trump’s new tariffs on imported steel and aluminum took effect at midnight Wednesday, doubling the previous 25% duties to a staggering 50%. The move, aimed at shielding domestic producers, is expected to ripple across industries—from automotive and construction to grocery shelves—raising costs for manufacturers and consumers alike.
EV Manufacturers Can Reduce Reliance on Rare-Earth Minerals

1 week ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

STOCKHOLM—Engineers at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology recently conducted a study that examined how electric vehicle manufacturers can implement circular production practices to reduce raw material costs. They discovered that companies can shave 15 percent off their expenses by remanufacturing and reusing components. The study was conducted in conjunction with Scania AB, a leading European manufacturer of commercial vehicles, including buses and heavy-duty trucks.
NASA and Wisk Partner on Autonomous Flight Project

1 week ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

MOUNTAN VIEW, CA—NASA is launching a five-year project with Wisk Aero LLC to develop traffic management systems for air taxis and other types of advanced air mobility applications. The goal of the R&D initiative is to enable autonomous aircraft to operate safely in conjested airspaces. “This new, long-term agreement with NASA is a significant step forward for the urban air mobility industry,” says Erick Corona, director of airspace operational integration at Wisk.
GM and LG to Develop LMR Battery Technology

1 week ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

DETROIT—General Motors and LG Energy Solution are developing lithium manganese-rich (LMR) prismatic battery cells for use in next-generation electric vehicles. GM plans to be the world’s first automaker to deploy LMR batteries in EVs that feature more than 400 miles of range. Ultium Cells, a joint-venture between GM and LG Energy Solution, expects to start commercial production of LMR prismatic cells in the U.S. by 2028.
Are You Ready for the Future? Asian Manufacturers Are

2 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Factory managers in Asia are bullish that, by 2040, factories will rely almost completely on AI-enabled self-learning machines and robots, overseen and assisted by human workers. Their peers in Europe and the U.S. are more cautious, but agree the future of manufacturing will look quite differently from today. These are findings from Accenture’s new report, Rethinking the Course to Manufacturing’s Future.
Contact Bushing Assembles Aluminum Bus Bars for EVs

2 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Copper has been the industry standard for bus bars in electric vehicles (EVs) due to its superior conductivity and reliability. However, the rising costs and heavier weight of copper make it less attractive as automakers focus on reducing vehicle weight and improving cost efficiency. Aluminum is emerging as a compelling alternative.
Modular Components Lend Flexibility to Assembly Lines

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

TechnologiesLean Manufacturing AssemblyWorkstations Assembly The average product life cycle is around five years, although this can vary greatly depending on the product, the industry and market conditions. The life cycle for some products might last only months, while others can persist for decades.
Cobot Automates Screwdriving at Electronics Company

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Panorama Antennas has been manufacturing antennas for more than 75 years. The London-based, family-run business got its start making antennas for radio and television, but has since expanded into technology for first-responders, telecommunications and enterprise applications. These antennas are not merely metal poles with attached wires. They are sophisticated electronic assemblies—and they can require a lot of screws. Installing all those fasteners is a monotonous task.
Four New Motion Control Products in June 2025

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

The choice of pneumatic or electric actuators involves an evaluation of performance, component costs, system costs and productivity gains. Each has inherent advantages and disadvantages. Electric linear actuators are intriguing, however, for their programmability, precision and energy savings. Perhaps one of these new motion control products can play a role in your next machine design. IAI America Inc. has introduced a compact version of its Elecylinder electric linear actuator.
ICE Innovation Resurrects an Old Technology

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | Austin Weber

Automotive Assembly American author Mark Twain once remarked: “Reports of my death are greatly exaggerated.” The same can be said about the good-old internal combustion engine (ICE). New technology is making traditional gas and diesel power trains cleaner and more fuel-efficient. While automakers and suppliers around the world have invested billions of dollars developing electric vehicles, most experts predict that ICE systems will continue to exist for at least the next three decades.