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May 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.

Sep 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).

Dec 13, 2024 · Boeing aims to double its monthly production rate of 787 Dreamliners to 10 by 2026, up from fewer than five per month as of mid-2024. The company has faced significant challenges, including quality control issues following an Alaska Airlines incident in January and a seven-week strike involving over 30,000 factory workers.

Sep 12, 2024 · “In certain embodiments, this assembly operation can be accomplished after welding operations and metal surface treatment operations (e.g., e-coat, paint, and so on) have been applied, eliminating the need for traditional full-body-scale body and paint shops in automotive manufacturing.

Apr 10, 2024 · Arrival at inspection area. The product is brought from the assembly line to the inspection area and positioned for assessment. Image capture. High-quality cameras capture detailed images of the product, with lighting and positioning …

Mar 13, 2023 · “Line balancing is a term used to explain the process of adjusting labor on manufacturing lines in lean organizations to match takt time based upon the rate of demand,” says Art Smalley, president of the Art of Lean Inc., and a former engineer at Toyota Motor Corp.

Jan 3, 2019 · President Roosevelt stunned millions of listeners when he announced during a May 26, 1940, fireside chat that government must “harness the efficient machinery of America’s manufacturers” to produce 50,000 combat aircraft over the next 12 months to confront the “approaching storm” of global war. FDR’s goal exceeded the total of all planes built in the U.S. since the Wright brothers ...

Jul 7, 2023 · “There are many unique aspects about manufacturing consumer goods that need to be taken into consideration, starting with the product’s form factor,” says Jeff Cavanaugh, senior vice president of global business units at Jabil Inc., a contract manufacturer that works with a variety of companies in different industries.