Articles by John Sprovieri

In July, the UAW opened contract talks with the Detroit Three automakers.

Greater use of aluminum and other lightweight materials is increasing demand for structural blind rivets.

Vision-guided SCARA robot picks and places delicate ceramic parts.

Here's a good bar-bet question: What is the most American-made vehicle in the United States? The Ford F-150? The Chevrolet Corvette? Close, but no cigar.

When an automatic screwdriver is paired with a robot or linear slide, productivity can take off.

Back in February, Terry Gou, founder and chairman of contract manufacturer Foxconn Technology Group, said he hopes to automate 70 percent of the company's assembly operations within three years.

Investments in ergonomic equipment can improve more than just injury rates and workers’ comp costs.

Last year, OSHA handed out 2,520 citations for machine guarding violations.

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the word manufacturing. What image came to mind?