Mixed Messages for Manufacturing John Sprovieri January 3, 2013 Looking back on the campaign, it was refreshing to hear candidates from both parties tout the importance of U.S. manufacturing.Read More
Increasing Investment John Sprovieri December 3, 2012 With the election over and the economy picking up steam, manufacturers are poised to reinvest in their assembly plants.Read More
Clean Room Robots Assemble Medical Devices John Sprovieri December 3, 2012 EPSON’s new robot can withstand exposure to vapor-ized hydrogen peroxide gas.Read More
Boeing Bites the Hand That Feeds John Sprovieri December 3, 2012 In June 2011, we defended The Boeing Co. against a complaint filed against it by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).Read More
Meeting the High-Reliability Challenge John Sprovieri November 1, 2012 Assembling high-reliability products starts with design.Read More
XYZ: AC Motors vs. DC Motors for Power Presses John Sprovieri 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. Read More
Regulation Strangulation John Sprovieri November 1, 2012 The burden of federal regulations was a hot topic on the campaign trail this year. Read More
Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices John Sprovieri October 1, 2012 The growth of medical device reprocessing is forcing OEMs to rethink how they design and assemble their products.Read More
Holding China Accountable John Sprovieri 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.Read More
Handle With Care John Sprovieri September 4, 2012 When an assembly has fragile parts, engineers must balance the need for speed with the need for careful handling.Read More