Ever have the strange feeling that something big is wrong, but you don’t know what it is? Managing by control points is the only cure.

A “simple” request to add one more test to a test stand or assembly system is not all that simple most of the time.

Would you pay more than $5,000 to assemble the engine of your new car? That's what a GM customer is doing today.

A difference has emerged between the equipment buying practices of the more traditional industries, such as automotive, appliances and consumer goods, and those of the life science, heavy equipment and green energy markets.

Several important factors must be considered before automating a plant or assembly process.

Several months ago, I wrote my first article for ASSEMBLY magazine. The topic was product teardown and its many benefits for assemblers. This past summer I was required to do a little product teardown of my own in order to better understand the inner workings of a couple electronics devices.

The CEO must be the champion and leader of a lean transformation, but the board of directors can have a major impact, too.

Although equipment safety standards applied throughout Europe originated here in the United States, they are not (yet) enforced here. This as a paradox.

As engineers continue to accept early retirement packages, there is less and less experience roaming around on plant floors today.

The 2013 May Assembly includes a cover story about considerations for selecting vision systems and articles about leak testing, optimizing parts bin layout, and what's new with assembly presses. Check it out today!