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Austin Weber

Austin Weber

Austin has been senior editor for ASSEMBLY Magazine since September 1999. He has more than 25 years of b-to-b publishing experience and has written about a wide variety of manufacturing and engineering topics. Austin is a native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Michigan.

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ARTICLES

Reshoring Trend Will Continue

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 3, 2012
A number of economic forces are starting to favor the manufacturing of certain goods in the United States.


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Reshoring Buoys Optimism

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 2, 2012

Assemblers are ready for a manufacturing renaissance.


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Big Three Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 2, 2012
Engineers must address six challenges before aluminum use in vehicles will surpass copper.


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Lean Plant Lifts Rolls-Royce

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 2, 2012
A dedicated factory assembles an innovative device.


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On Campus: Clemson Rolls Into the Automotive R&D Spotlight

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
July 2, 2012
In less than a decade, Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research (CU-ICAR) has become a driving force in motor vehicle research and development.


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Big 3 Explore Aluminum Wiring Pros and Cons

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 25, 2012
The North American auto industry is beginning to convert to aluminum wiring, as engineers focus on cutting costs and reducing vehicle weight.
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Do Reality TV and Manufacturing Mix?

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 22, 2012
During our 2nd annual Tech ManufactureXPO online trade show, which was held earlier this month, Jack McDougle, outlined some of the key challenges facing American manufacturers today during his keynote presentation.


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Comeback of the American Fastener?

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 1, 2012
Reshoring will increase demand for American-made screws, nuts and bolts.


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Leak Testing Large Castings

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 1, 2012
Porosity and sealing affect engine blocks, wheels and other big auto parts.


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Green Energy Drives Siemens

Austin Weber
Austin Weber
May 1, 2012
Solar inverters and wind turbines share a common production philosophy.


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