Emerson has launched the Branson Series GMX-Micro, a line of high-precision ultrasonic metal welders that feature a new computerized operating system, multiple power levels and configurations, advanced controls, and improved connectivity. The new welders can meet changing material and production requirements for electric vehicle batteries, battery chargers, conductors, and electronics applications, with faster cycle times that…
Emerson recognized for significant efforts to achieve net-zero emissions
Global technology and software company, Emerson, received the 2023 Bosch Global Supplier Award — placing the company among a select global group of Bosch’s most valued suppliers helping drive innovation in pursuit of sustainability targets and their commitment to climate neutrality. Emerson earned the Global Supplier Award for Sustainability, recognizing the company’s exemplary commitment to…
Emerson accepting applications for automation scholarship
Emerson is inviting U.S. students pursuing collegiate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields to apply for its 2023 Emerson Discrete Automation Scholarship. The merit-based award recognizes two ambitious problem-solvers with a $5,000 scholarship, eligibility for an Emerson internship and a $1,000 research grant for their college. With the grant, the winners’ colleges…
Emerson to demo ultrasonic welding and automated solutions at Hannover Messe
Global technology and engineering provider Emerson will exhibit advanced automation solutions at Hannover Messe, one of the world’s largest trade fairs. This year, the event takes place April 17th to 21st. During the event, Emerson experts will show attendees how to access and harness critical data of their machines, production lines, or their full production…
What is micro-welding and why is laser an ideal fit?
Written by Emma Wood Global Product Manager | Emerson ~ All Images courtesy of Emerson Several of today’s advanced applications involving plastic components are also some of the smallest. Developing compact devices that contain sensors and other tiny, delicate internal elements is a high priority for designers and manufacturers, particularly in the automotive and electronics industries.…
How can ultrasonic welding reduce your carbon footprint?
Written by Patrick O’Sullivan, Product Specialist Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson ~ All images courtesy of Emerson When it comes to fastening, joining, and assembling plastic materials, heat sealing has been a commonly accepted joining technique since the 1950s. It’s a fast, efficient process that’s still used extensively today. However, as companies are under…
What advances in welding address material variations?
Written by Tarick Walton, Global Product Manager Ultrasonics, Branson Welding and Assembly at Emerson Conventional ultrasonic welding technology, using single-parameter weld modes, has enabled electronics manufacturers to achieve high levels of assembly quality and reliability. This is particularly true for products built from rigid, molded plastic components. Ultrasonic welding creates a high-frequency, heat-generating motion between…
Emerson marks 75 years of innovation in welding technologies
Emerson is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its Branson brand — a name that has become synonymous with ultrasonic technologies for plastics and metal welding, and precision cleaning. The Branson portfolio has led the industry with expanded offerings beyond ultrasonics, developing nine other material joining technologies including laser, vibration, and infrared welding. Emerson marked the…
How plastic welding is supporting advancements in automobile designs
Written by Priyank Kishor, Global Product Manager Branson Welding and Assembly – Emerson (all images courtesy of Emerson) The sophistication of today’s automobiles is remarkable, with thousands of low-resistance connections of sensors, cameras, and high-tech lighting inside and out. With the private and governmental mandates for the development of electric vehicles (EVs) and autonomous…
Emerson’s new ultrasonic metal spot welder delivers repeatable welds
Emerson recently launched its new Branson GMX-20MA ultrasonic metal spot welder, an advanced spot welder that bonds nonferrous metals — including bus bars, foils, switches, and wire terminations in automotive electrical systems, electric vehicles, batteries and battery packs, power-storage systems, and related applications. The GMX-20MA metal spot welder is built around an all-new, rigid pneumatic…