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Bonding Breakthrough for Polyolefins

August 1, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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A new adhesive can bond low-surface-energy plastics without the need for surface preparation.

The Editorial: Pocketbook Patriotism

August 1, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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The men and women representing Team USA in this year’s Summer Olympics may have been born, raised and trained in America, but as for their stylish Ralph Lauren uniforms, those were made entirely in China.

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There’s an App for That?

July 24, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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Numerous smart phone apps are available to make engineers' lives easier. Here are a few.

A New Standard for Harness Assembly

July 2, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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Myriad changes are expected in the soon-to-be-released third revision of the IPC-WHMA-A-620 standard for wire harness assemblies.

The Editorial: Keeping Up with the Joneses

July 2, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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In May, Liberty Safe began running a new $10 million, fully computerized assembly plant in Payson, UT.

The Benefits of a Modular Machine

July 2, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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Traditionally, a complex manufacturing machine has one large, powerful controller that governs sequencing, motion and I/O. Multiple drives and motors are connected to the controller via a motion network.

Pride of Place

July 2, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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A process re-evaluation and new technical furnishings inspire assemblers at a Southern California cable manufacturer.

A New Spin on Plastics Assembly

June 1, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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Spin welding can join plastic parts that other methods cannot.

The Editorial: Exports Will Help Drive Manufacturing Growth

June 1, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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NuStep Inc. is not a big company. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, the exercise equipment manufacturer employs 80 people and tallied $24 million in sales in 2010.

Automation Profiles: Robots Help Philips Shave Assembly Costs

June 1, 2012

By John Sprovieri

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Flexible feeders are the key to a future-proof assembly system.

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