John Sprovieri, Editor-in-Chief

John has been with ASSEMBLY magazine since February 1997. John was formerly with a national medical news magazine, and has written for Pathology Today and the Green Bay Press-Gazette. John holds a B.A. in journalism from Northwestern University, Medill School of Journalism.

Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

New technologies are solving challenges in staking plastic parts

John Sprovieri

September 15, 2020

Staking is ideal for assembling plastic parts. It's quick and inexpensive. It can join dissimilar materials. It eliminates the cost of fasteners and adhesives, and it allows engineers to loosen the tolerances for molded parts.

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

John Sprovieri

September 11, 2020

Vibratory bowl feeders are not the only way to feed parts. One alternative is the centrifugal feeder. This type of feeder is comprised of a rotating center disc mounted on an angle and a horizontally mounted rotating bowl.

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

John Sprovieri

September 10, 2020

Face masks are in short supply, but a new "factory in a box" designed by systems integrator Mikron could solve the problem.

AME Issues Plan to Increase US Manufacturing Jobs

John Sprovieri

September 9, 2020

Since the end of the Great Recession, U.S. manufacturing jobs increased steadily, from 11.5 million in December 2009 to 12.9 million in November 2019.

Aegis Software to Hold Virtual User Group Forum in November

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

Aegis Software will hold its annual User Group Forum virtually this year on Nov. 10-12.

Gorbel Expands in New York State

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

HENRIETTA, NY - Gorbel Inc., a manufacturer of cranes, ergonomic lifting equipment and fall protection equipment, is expanding its manufacturing operations to a new facility here.

Crane, Hoist Improve Safety for Aerospace Supplier

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

Based in Chester, CT, AeroCision LLC machines and assembles complex jet engine parts made from super alloys and exotic metals.

Toolkit Supplier Deems Loctite Threadlocker Essential

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

One advantage of cars over motorcycles is storage space. A driver can keep an entire tool chest in the trunk, if he wants. Of course, that's missing the whole point of riding a motorcycle.

Threadlockers Drive Development of Local Motors’ Specialty Vehicles

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

Automotive startup Local Motors faced two challenges when it set out to build two very different vehicles: the Rally Fighter, a high-performance off-road machine; and the Strati, a 3D-printed electric car with just 49 parts. To meet both challenges, Local Motors relies on Loctite threadlockers.

Cobots Boost Productivity at Aerospace Manufacturer

John Sprovieri

September 3, 2020

Based in Tacoma, WA, Tool Gauge manufactures precision metal and plastic components for the aerospace industry. Like a lot of U.S. manufacturers, the company faces two main challenges: beating overseas competitors and containing staffing costs in a tight labor market.

Automated Screwdriving with Collaborative Robots

As more companies automate their screwdriving processes with collaborative robots, there are many factors to consider to ensure employee safety, consistent required torque high degree of repeatability and zero defect products. Join Universal Robots and screwdriving experts Atlas Copco for this joint webinar featuring the latest developments in automated screwdriving.

The Lean Turnaround: How Business Leaders Use Lean Principles to Create Value and Transform Their Company

Few business leaders in the world have applied lean strategy as successfully as Art Byrne—and none has the ability to explain how to do it with such succinctness and clarity. Famous for turning around the wire management company Wiremold, where he rethought every aspect of operations from the customer’s standpoint, Byrne has successfully implemented lean strategies at more than 30 companies in 14 different countries.

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Staking for Plastic Parts Assembly

Centrifugal Feeder Supplies Parts for Irrigation System

Five Things: Medical Device Assembly

AME Issues Plan to Increase US Manufacturing Jobs

Aegis Software to Hold Virtual User Group Forum in November

Gorbel Expands in New York State

Crane, Hoist Improve Safety for Aerospace Supplier

Toolkit Supplier Deems Loctite Threadlocker Essential

Threadlockers Drive Development of Local Motors’ Specialty Vehicles

Cobots Boost Productivity at Aerospace Manufacturer

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