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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.

High-Tech Wire Debuts at Milwaukee Show

May 19, 2011

By Austin Weber

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The National Electrical Wire Processing Technology Expo features some cutting-edge technology recently developed for aerospace, military and medical device applications.

Bright Days Are Ahead for U.S. Manufacturers

May 5, 2011

By Austin Weber

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Within the next five years, the United States will experience a "manufacturing renaissance" as the wage gap with China shrinks and certain U.S. states become some of the cheapest locations for manufacturing in the developed world.

How to Solve the Detroit Dilemma

May 4, 2011

By Austin Weber

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The city of Detroit has more vacant land than any large urban area in the world. Perhaps it should look to Brazil for inspiration on how to solve this dilemma.

Hoffmann on Testing: Why Are We Still Dragging our Feet on the Metric System?

May 2, 2011

By Jacques Hoffmann

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What’s one thing we have in common with the great nations of Liberia and Burma? We are all clinging to the English imperial system of measurements.

The Curse of IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001

April 27, 2011

By Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD

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IPC-A-610 and IPC-J-STD-001 are widely believed to ensure high reliability of electronic assemblies. In fact, they drive up costs and make products less reliable.

Happy 'Big 5-0' Robot!

April 20, 2011

By Austin Weber

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Fifty years ago, the first successful robot application took place at a General Motors plant in New Jersey.

Automate 2011: Well Worth the Wait...and the Walking

March 23, 2011

By Jim Camillo

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This past Monday, I attended my first Automate Show and learned about the latest trends in robots. Find out what’s new at this year’s show.

Time to Rethink JIT?

March 21, 2011

By Jim Smith Ph.D. ABD

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In the wake of the natural disaster in Japan, manufacturers may want to rethink the concept of just-in-time parts delivery.

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