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The ASSEMBLY Blog is written by our team of editors and industry experts. It provides thought-provoking opinions on issues and trends in manufacturing, as wells tips, tricks and suggestions for implementing assembly technology.

Learning About Manufacturing Can Be Fun

Austin Weber

February 16, 2012

Chrysler is using slot cars to teach its employees about lean manufacturing.

Hoffmann on Testing: Software for Everything...Really?

If the assumptions are wrong, the conclusions are not likely to be very good.

Jacques Hoffmann

February 14, 2012

Software cannot fix problems caused by product dynamics or defects in tooling.

If elected (or appointed) I promise to

Jim Camillo

February 10, 2012

Wouldn’t it be great if candiates for public office would pledge to end the stereotype that manufacturing is non-existent in the United States? I'll do my part to make this happen. Will you?

Austin Weber

January 30, 2012

In the future, plant managers may want to invest in motorized shoes. At the recent Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, an entrepreneur unveiled battery-powered skates that strap onto shoes.

Siemens Plant Puts a Charge Into U.S. Manufacturing

Siemens unveils a state-of-the-art assembly plant in Charlotte, NC.

John Sprovieri

January 25, 2012

A Siemens gas turbine is 36 feet long and weighs 280 tons—and yet its parts are machined to tolerances of a few thousandths of an inch. ASSEMBLY magazine's editor-in-chief goes behind the scenes to see how this engineering marvel is made.

The Ergo Corner: Sole Survivor

Delia Treaster

December 19, 2011

Workers who are on their feet for most of the day are at risk for plantar fasciitis. Fortunately, a few simple measures can prevent it from occurring.

Lean vs. Outsourcing at Whirlpool: The Real Story

John Sprovieri

November 21, 2011

Reading one blogger's criticism of ASSEMBLY magazine, I wonder if he’s allowed anger and personal antipathy toward Whirlpool to cloud his judgment. He seems to be confusing the issues of lean manufacturing and outsourcing.

Austin Weber

November 11, 2011

The 2011 Assembly Plant of the Year honors veterans with state-of-the-art technology. It recently installed a large digital photo frame in its atrium.

Austin Weber

November 1, 2011

As Chevrolet celebrates its centennial this week, much of the hoopla is focusing on its unique contribution to pop culture. But, Chevy also deserves recognition for its manufacturing heritage.

Lasers and Jeans and Some Assembly Things

Jim Camillo

October 18, 2011

Nearly 70 exhibitors and more than 800 laser-industry experts, advocates and practitioners attended the inaugural Lasers for Manufacturing Event presented by the Laser Institute of America. Attendees came from as far away as Russia, Japan, Egypt, Korea and Turkey.