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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.

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.

Watch What You Throw Out!

March 9, 2011

By Austin Weber

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If your company assembles a product that people may want to collect in future decades, consider holding onto old paper work instructions.

CEOs on the Line?

February 22, 2011

By Austin Weber

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The most recent episode of “Undercover Boss” featured Denny Slagle, president and CEO of Mack Trucks Inc. Other top execs should get out from behind their desks and learn more about plant operations.

The Ergo Corner: Gender Differences

February 14, 2011

By Delia Treaster

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Just in time for Valentine's Day, our ergonomist looks at gender differences on the assembly line. What's been your experience? How have you adapted a process to accommodate such differences? Share your thoughts!

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