This report brings you the latest advances in the diverse technologies that impact manufacturing, from new assembly, process control and robotic systems that are capable of extremely fine movement to allow for higher tolerances, to an innovative technique for tempering metals that has produced a dramatic decrease in residual stresses in welded and heat-treated parts. For each technology covered, you get a clear, concise technical explanation, an overview of the current status of the research, an assessment of market potential, and a frank discussion of obstacles that still need to be overcome. From Technical Insights.
