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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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Automation Profiles: System Handles Fragile Components

John Sprovieri
July 31, 2009
When a medical manufacturer approached Allied Automation to build a system to assemble an adhesive applicator, the company knew how to get the job done.
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Quality in Assembly: Software Helps Assemblers Manage Quality Tasks

John Sprovieri
July 31, 2009
Web-based enterprise compliance and quality management software helps assemblers keep everyone in their organizations on the same page.

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We Fed It: System Feeds, Assembles Springs

John Sprovieri
July 31, 2009
Centricity Corp. has developed a machine that feeds and assembles springs and other tubular parts.
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Moving Forward: Automotive Supplier Rides the Winds of Change

John Sprovieri
July 31, 2009
When Reno, NV, startup Mariah Power went looking for a manufacturer to build its new wind turbine for residential use, automotive supplier MasTech leapt at the opportunity.
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1.5 Million Reasons Why Detroit Should Build a Good Small Car

John Sprovieri
July 8, 2009
BMW's assembly line in Oxford has just produced its 1.5 millionth Mini. Can Detroit do the same?

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Power Tools: Technology Makes an Impact

John Sprovieri
June 30, 2009
New technology gives impact wrenches the ability to measure torque and angle.
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Moving Forward: Sun Rises on New Plant for Making Solar Panels

John Sprovieri
June 30, 2009
Ascent Solar Technologies Inc. has opened its new headquarters in Thornton, CO. Expected to hire some 200 people during the next two years, the facility was built to launch full-scale production of thin-film photovoltaic modules.
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We Fed It: One Bowl Better Than Two

John Sprovieri
June 30, 2009
Sometimes, it’s the machine you don’t sell that wins you business.
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Automation Profiles: Systems Integrator Builds Mousetraps Better

John Sprovieri
June 29, 2009
Systems integrator Isthmus Engineering & Manufacturing (Madison, WI) can’t lay claim to building a better mousetrap. However, it did find a way to build mousetraps better.
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Is the Auto Industry Turning the Corner?

John Sprovieri
June 22, 2009
Several plants across the country are recalling assemblers.

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