The ASSEMBLY Show is a premier event for engineers and manufacturing executives. The conference showcases the latest assembly technology, equipment, and products, and hosts a series of workshops and presentations led by industry experts. The 10th annual show will take place in Rosemont, Illinois, October 25-27, 2022. This year, EWI engineering specialists will offer workshops […]
Read MoreThe Assembly Show Tenth Anniversary October 25-27, 2022 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois EWI is pleased to have four of our engineering specialists presenting at Assembly Show workshops this year: Metal Welding Overview for Battery Packs — Tuesday 10/25, 9:00am-12:00 noon A comprehensive examination of ultrasonic, resistance, laser, wire bonding, and pulsed-arc welding […]
Read MoreEWI UltraThinSeal™, the revolutionary packaging technology recently demonstrated at the Pack Expo Show in Chicago, proved to be a showstopper. The highly specialized technology takes the basic principles of plastic welding and expands on its capabilities with the use of ultrasonics. The system, which aligns perfectly with the needs of those in the packaging industry, offers […]
Read MoreHigh power ultrasonics (HPU) is finding application in an increasing number of manufacturing processes, including the forming, casting, machining and welding of metals, additive manufacturing and surface modification, as well as many means of processing polymers – e.g. welding and forming. What is HPU? It is the application of intense power levels (up to thousands […]
Read MoreLightweighting is a process of replacing a material with another to reduce weight while maintaining performance. Automotive reduces weight to improve fuel efficiency primarily since the payload itself is fairly constant. Aerospace uses lightweigting to increase payload and range. In that respect, the advantage of lightweighting for heavy manufacturing is closer to that for the […]
Read MorePolymers are more alive than you may realize. There are molecules within them that wiggle, others that move from here to there, and some that permeate all the way through. Polymer properties change as all this motion is occurring. When this is not understood or anticipated during product development stages, products fail. The good news […]
Read MoreOver the past year, EWI has introduced new equipment to our polymers lab and broadened research and service offerings. Here’s an update on the resources now available to our clients. Equipment and Capabilities In late 2023, we acquired a fully outfitted Anton Parr 702e Rheometer with multiple functions. Adaptive elements for measuring solid or melted […]
Read MoreOptically transparent medical testing devices, such as microfluidic chips and diagnostic components, require precise and delicate welding techniques to maintain their functionality and integrity. The need for clarity and the intolerance of contaminates make most welding approaches unsuitable. Hot plate welding is too imprecise due to the need to move the parts during the joining […]
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Success in consumer electronics manufacturing requires tight design-to-market timelines, streamlined production processes, and minimized costs. Understanding the interdependencies of these elements can make or break a new product. EWI helps companies develop consumer electronics manufacturing solutions and efficiently adopt them. We apply our cross-industry experience and process expertise to address your unique challenges in complex […]
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In 2014 as part of a robust New York State economic development initiative called the Buffalo Billion, EWI was selected to establish an advanced manufacturing center in Buffalo, N.Y. After thoughtful planning, Buffalo Manufacturing Works, operated by EWI, opened in April 2015 on the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. The team immediately got to work helping […]
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