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The ASSEMBLY Blog is written by our team of editors and industry experts. It provides thought-provoking opinions on issues and trends in manufacturing, as wells tips, tricks and suggestions for implementing assembly technology.

AATE 2011: Did You See What I Saw (Day 1)?

September 26, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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Forget about the sophomore jinx. My second visit to the Assembly & Automation Technology Expo, held September 20-22 at McCormick Place in Chicago, was excellent.

To Infinity and Beyond . . . Via the Assembly Line

September 23, 2011

By Austin Weber

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The Spaceship Co. just opened a "factory for the final frontier" in California’s Mohave Desert.

Is the South the Best Spot for New Assembly Plants?

August 24, 2011

By Austin Weber

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Despite conventional wisdom that the South is the "best" place for manufacturing in the United States, the Northeast and West appear to be more cost-efficient locations.

The Ergo Corner: Bad Vibrations

August 16, 2011

By Delia Treaster

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People who work with impact wrenches and other vibrating tools risk a peculiar type of injury to their hands known as vibration white finger.

The Employment Case for Government-Run Health Care

August 15, 2011

By Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD

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The advent of employer-provided health insurance some 70 years ago is now killing jobs for Baby Boomers, their children, and their children’s children. It’s an American catastrophe.

Elektro-A Robotic Pioneer

July 20, 2011

By Austin Weber

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A humanoid robot named Elektro was the star of the Westinghouse pavilion at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Compared to the whiz-bang technology being developed by today's engineers, Elektro is quite primitive. But, he’s a bona fide robotic pioneer.

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.

The Ergo Corner: To Splint or Not To Splint

June 2, 2011

By Delia Treaster

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What are wrist splints, why do people wear them, and are they a good (ergonomic) idea? These are the questions I’ll tackle in today’s Ergo Corner.

Burgers, Shakes, Fries and Fasteners

May 26, 2011

By Austin Weber

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What do fast-food restaurants have in common with assembly lines? More than you might think.

Up On the Catwalk: A Primo View of Auto Assembly

May 25, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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“Nothing compares to seeing it in person, first hand.” I have heard this line countless times, usually in the context of an entertainment event. Now I can say it’s equally true when it comes to seeing an automobile being assembled at a plant.

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