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High-speed automation for bottle cap assembly

Continuous motion assembly system produces three-piece caps for plastic squeeze bottles.
John Sprovieri
November 1, 2013

Plastic squeeze bottles for water or Gatorade are ubiquitous at sporting events around the world. Hundreds of millions of them are produced annually.


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Expectations vs. Deliveries

John Sprovieri
November 1, 2013

Have you ever ordered a meal that sounded delicious on the menu, but tasted terrible once it arrived at your table? Have you ever purchased the latest recording from your favorite musician only to find it lacking? No matter what the product or service, what you expect isn’t always what’s delivered.


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No at the Expense of Yes

Saying no helps fight public enemy No. 1 — dilution.
Dr. Mike Shipulski
October 1, 2013

It’s planning time. It’s time to define the projects, the resources, and the timelines for next year’s work.


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Robotic Arm Integral to Plumbing Manufacturer’s Success

October 1, 2013

RSS Manufacturing & Phylrich is a manufacturer of high-end plumbing fixtures and fittings for decorative faucets. It specializes in short-run production, with turnaround time as quick as 24 hours.


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3D Printer Makes Orthopedic Prototyping a Smooth Operation

October 1, 2013
How quickly a manufacturer embraces new technology depends on its potential benefits. Three-dimensional printing, for example, enables manufacturers to build 3D parts and products quicker and with more precision than conventional machining.
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Configured Components Increase WORX Efficiency

October 1, 2013

Fortune 500 manufacturers in the high-tech, electronics and communications industries have a no-nonsense approach to their equipment.


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Disc Springs Come Through in the Clutch for DeWalt

The custom spring costs just a few pennies more than the original spring.
October 1, 2013

The DeWalt Industrial Tool Co. is well-known for its high-quality power tools and accessories used in manufacturing, construction and woodworking.


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Failure Modes Analysis Aids Design of Medical Devices

John Sprovieri
October 1, 2013

In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration received more than 400,000 reports of adverse events related to medical devices. More than 12 percent of those events resulted in hospitalization.


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Credit Where Credit Is Due

John Sprovieri
October 1, 2013

Slowly but surely, the economy is recovering from the Great Recession.


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Automated Assembly Systems Produces Insulin Pump

September 10, 2013

Looks can sometimes be deceiving in a positive way. A good example is the t:slim insulin pump made by Tandem Diabetes Care Inc.


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