As manufacturers seek to increase production rates and reduce costs, assembly becomes a potential bottleneck and pain point that demands innovative solutions. While mechanical fasteners and adhesive ...

In-space manufacturing (ISM), the concept of producing materials and components beyond Earth’s atmosphere, emerged in the 1970s, and has since advanced from theoretical research to practical ...

Plastic parts and assemblies are becoming more common as engineers work to reduce costs and weight in their designs. But plastics often aren’t strong enough to support fasteners such as screws or ...