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Articles by John Sprovieri

The Editorial: Feds Strike the Wrong Chord

September 28, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Although Memphis ranks third in the United States in violent crime and second in property crime, the federal government is seemingly more worried about the wood Gibson guitars uses in its products.

Medical Device Assembly: IOM Report Urges FDA to Scrap 510(k) Process

August 24, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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The FDA should develop a new regulatory framework to replace the 510(k) clearance process for moderate-risk medical devices, advises a report issued July 29 by the Institute of Medicine.

Moving Forward: Customization Spurs Growth for Electronics Assembler

August 24, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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A dedication to customer service has enabled one Midwestern electronics assembler to grow sales by more than 10 percent annually.

Automation Profiles: Integrator Sheds Light on Assembly Challenge

August 24, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Robots assemble parabolic solar concentrators.

The Editorial: A Race We Don't Want to Win

August 24, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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In a recent editorial, I decried the unsafe conditions at some Chinese assembly plants. I had thought everyone could get behind such a stand, but I was wrong.

The Editorial: Let's Put Frivolous Lawsuits on Ice

July 21, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Thankfully, our political leaders are finally addressing the problem of lawsuit abuse.

Who Knew? Engineering Better Than Journalism

July 11, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Can it be? Recent news reports indicate that engineers are better than journalists in many ways.

Adhesive-Based Process Seals Logos Onto Bullets

June 29, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Hernon Manufacturing has developed an adhesive-based process for putting a logo or other identifying mark on bullets.

Robotics: Innovations in Grippers

June 21, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Inspired by nature, engineers are developing new gripper technologies that promise to make robots more flexible.

Dispensing: Sweating Bullets

June 21, 2011

By John Sprovieri

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Ammunition assemblers find a silver bullet in innovative sealants applied with a high-speed automatic dispensing system.

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