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Home » Authors » John Sprovieri

John Sprovieri

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.

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ARTICLES

Hydraulic crimping tools for electrical connectors.

Crimping Tools Are Qualified for Military Applications

Other new products include a cable tie installation tool and a pull tester for evaluating crimp strength.
John Sprovieri
July 3, 2026

The equipment needed to cut, strip, crimp and assemble wiring is always changing. Here’s a look at some of the latest products.


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Vehicle body frames moving through an automotive assembly line.

Toyota, Tesla and BYD Rank Among World’s Best for Revenue and Profit per Employee

John Sprovieri
July 2, 2026

BYD might produce and sell more EVs than Tesla, but Tesla operates with significantly fewer employees and generates higher revenue per worker model.


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Aerial view of a large industrial warehouse and distribution complex at dusk.

Ford Pivots From EVs to Energy Storage Systems

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
John Sprovieri
June 30, 2026

Ford is shifting its focus to hybrid vehicles and conventional gas-powered models, and it’s repurposing two new assembly plants that suddenly have nothing to make.


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Collaborative robot loading parts into a CNC machining center.
Focus on Automation

Automated Machine Tending Boosts Output

Automation enables two manufacturers to increase output without adding headcount.
John Sprovieri
June 29, 2026

Manufacturers continue to struggle with a lack of skilled workers, and for many, robots are the obvious answer to the problem.


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Industrial leak detection mass spectrometer used for vacuum testing, helium leak detection, and quality control in manufacturing and semiconductor applications.
Test and Inspection

New Leak Tester Can Use Argon or Air

The instrument represents a less expensive alternative to helium-based testers.
John Sprovieri
June 24, 2026

A new technology from Inficon promises to eliminate the trade‑off between cost and performance in leak testing.


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Automated adhesive dispensing on a medical device component.
Adhesives and Dispensing

New UV-Cure Adhesives Do Not Contain TPO

Safer UV-cure adhesives head list of new materials for assembling medical devices, automotive displays and battery compartments.
John Sprovieri
June 19, 2026
Adhesive suppliers have begun introducing new versions of their products that do not contain TTrimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO).
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Robotic gripper mounted on a collaborative robot arm in a manufacturing setting.
Automated Assembly

Cobot Automates Avionics Testing Process

Force-controlled grippers enable cobot to safely load and unload sensitive electronic assemblies
John Sprovieri
June 18, 2026

According to the International Air Transport Association, the global trade association for airlines, the world’s carriers will fly more than 5.2 billion passengers on 40.3 million flights in 2026.


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TS 7plus transfer system

New Conveyors for Automated Assembly

John Sprovieri
May 15, 2026

New assembly conveyors are designed for transporting fragile medical devices and heavy loads.


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custom-configured MS sonxMAC MULTI

Ultrasonic Welding System Joins Multiple Joints at Once

John Sprovieri
May 14, 2026

The machine can be operated as a standalone system, or it can be integrated into automated assembly lines.


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reECONIC truck

Garbage Truck Is Made From Recycled Materials

John Sprovieri
May 1, 2026

Approximately 80 percent of the materials used to build a garbage truck could be replaced with recycled materials and renewable materials.


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