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Articles by John Sprovieri

A Trade Show on Your Desktop

April 2, 2012

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At Tech ManufactureXPO, manufacturing professionals can attend educational sessions and interact with suppliers via their computers.

The Editorial: Patent Reform Will Spur Innovation

April 2, 2012

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In September, President Obama signed into a law the first major overhaul of the U.S. patent system since 1952.

DIY Attitude Keeps Conveyor Manufacturer Moving Forward

March 22, 2012

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The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well at conveyor supplier Dorner Manufacturing.

Skip the Beach--Head to the Assembly Plant!

March 5, 2012

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Factory tours are a great way to get kids excited about careers in manufacturing.

The Editorial: A Plan We Can All Get Behind

March 1, 2012

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There are a lot of ideas floating around Washington these days regarding the health and importance of U.S. manufacturing and what should be done about it.

Medical Device Assembly:Top 10 Reasons Medical Devices Fail

March 1, 2012

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More than 90 percent of electronic medical devices initially fail to comply with standards.

Five Ways to Revive U.S. Manufacturing

March 1, 2012

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A major new report from the Council on Competitiveness provides a multipoint plan to reignite American manufacturing.

The Editorial: The Time Is Right for Reshoring

February 1, 2012

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Last September, Otis Elevator Co. announced that it was moving production from its factory in Nogales, Mexico, to a new, $40 million assembly plant in Florence, SC.

Siemens Plant Puts a Charge Into U.S. Manufacturing

Siemens unveils a state-of-the-art assembly plant in Charlotte, NC.

January 25, 2012

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A Siemens gas turbine is 36 feet long and weighs 280 tons—and yet its parts are machined to tolerances of a few thousandths of an inch. ASSEMBLY magazine's editor-in-chief goes behind the scenes to see how this engineering marvel is made.

Design for Riveting

January 6, 2012

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Whether the job calls for heading studs or installing blind rivets, these tips will help you design better joints.

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