Articles by John Sprovieri

Accenture’s new report, Rethinking the Course to Manufacturing’s Future, shows that AI, automation and digital technologies will become increasingly important in manufacturing.

Flexibility on assembly lines is more important than ever. A product that was run one week may not get produced at all the next. Assembly cells must be rearranged; part supplies must be repositioned; and it all must be done quickly and efficiently.

Self-clinching fasteners solve problem of metal oxide layers on copper and aluminum parts.

Automating the screwdriving process increases throughput, improves quality, reduces the risk of repetitive stress injuries.

The choice of pneumatic or electric actuators involves an evaluation of performance, component costs, system costs and productivity gains. Each has inherent advantages and disadvantages.
Perhaps one of these new motion control products can play a role in your next machine design.

The economy today is truly global. Tariffs would be great if the U.S. were the only source of certain goods, but we’re not.

CNH Industrial uses data-driven software to solve problems on the assembly line before they occur.

Read all about four innovative new motion control products.

The Agile Slim precision link conveyor chassis can be oriented in any attitude, and it can be equipped for indexing and continuous motion transfer. The conveyor provides greater rigidity and flexibility than conventional rotary and linear indexing systems.

The new automated assembly line was running 24 hours a day, six days a week, within its first seven months.