Articles by John Sprovieri

Boeing Bites the Hand That Feeds

December 3, 2012

In June 2011, we defended The Boeing Co. against a complaint filed against it by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).


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Meeting the High-Reliability Challenge

November 1, 2012

Assembling high-reliability products starts with design.


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XYZ: AC Motors vs. DC Motors for Power Presses

November 1, 2012

Depending on the drive style, a high-tonnage mechanical press can stamp out metal parts at up to 1,000 strokes per minute. 


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Regulation Strangulation

November 1, 2012

The burden of federal regulations was a hot topic on the campaign trail this year. 


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Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices

October 1, 2012
The growth of medical device reprocessing is forcing OEMs to rethink how they design and assemble their products.


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Holding China Accountable

October 1, 2012
In September, the Obama administration filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) accusing China of illegally subsidizing exports of auto parts.


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Handle With Care

September 4, 2012
When an assembly has fragile parts, engineers must balance the need for speed with the need for careful handling.


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The Welcome Return of an Old Idea

September 4, 2012
One of the ironies of the economic recovery is that, despite an unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, U.S. manufacturers are struggling to find workers.


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Prototyping Improves Design Of Medical Devices

September 4, 2012
Doctors rarely make house calls, but if you give them a chance to see their technology ideas become reality, they won’t hesitate to pay you a visit.


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Tracking Production at BMW

August 1, 2012
RFID and high-tech fastening tools are helping BMW maintain quality and track production on a mixed-model assembly line.


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