John Sprovieri

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New Fastening Tools Prevent Defects

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

It wasn’t that long ago when the only option for installing threaded fasteners on the assembly line was a pneumatic tool with a simple shut-off clutch. These days, thankfully, assemblers have a host of options, including cordless tools, computer-controlled DC electric tools, and even robotic screwdriving systems. If you’re in the market for fastening tools, then you’ll want to attend The ASSEMBLY Show South, which will be held April 16-17 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN.
See the Latest Manufacturing Tech at Assembly Show South

3 weeks ago | industrytoday.com | John Sprovieri

Nearly 200 exhibitors will display the latest in automation, fastening tools, software, and other technology. Robots always draw lots of attention at the Assembly Show South. Photo courtesy AssemblyBy John Sprovieri, chief editor, AssemblyWatching robots pick and place parts quickly and accurately, it’s easy to think that the machines are just as capable as people, if not more so. In many ways, of course, they are. Robots are tireless, strong, fast and precise.
Nominees for Best in Show at Assembly, Quality and Adhesive Shows

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Technologies More than 180 exhibitors will display the latest products and services at the ASSEMBLY Show South, the Quality Show, and Adhesives in Action, which will be held April 6-7 at the Music City Center in Nashville, TN. To highlight the cornucopia of new and innovative technologies on display at the three-in-one event, the editors of ASSEMBLY, Quality and Adhesives and Sealants Industry have nominated the following products as being particularly innovative.
Two U.S. Factories Named ‘Global Lighthouses’ for Manufacturing Innovation

3 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

In January, the World Economic Forum added 17 manufacturing facilities to its Global Lighthouse Network. The network, which now totals 189 factories worldwide, was created to recognize innovative companies that have harnessed digital technologies at scale to achieve exceptional performance in productivity, supply chain resilience, customer centricity, sustainability and talent.
Smart Cameras Leverage AI to Improve Inspection

4 weeks ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Hikrobot smart cameras from Absolute Gauge Technologies are compact, all-in-one machine vision systems for image acquisition, processing, storage and communication. Applications include defect detection; assembly verification; measurement and gauging; part tracking; robot guidance; presence detection; and sorting objects by color. Several models are available. Artificial intelligence is built into each model. Engineers have free access to VisionTrain software for advanced model building.
New Adhesive Bonding Technology

1 month ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Adhesives can do more than just bond two parts together. They can conduct electric current—or insulate current. They can transfer heat, keeping assemblies cool. They can keep water, chemicals and dust out of an assembly. Here’s a look at three new adhesives and a device for curing them. UV-8675 is an acrylated urethane adhesive for bonding PVC, polycarbonate and other plastics. Designed for bonding PVC tubing in medical devices, it also bonds well to glass and metals.
Tariffs Will Hurt U.S. Manufacturing More Than Help

1 month ago | qualitymag.com | John Sprovieri

Here we go again. On Feb. 1, President Donald Trump signed executive orders to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. The 10 percent tariffs on all imports from China took effect Feb. 4. He subsequently provided a 30-day suspension for the tariffs on Canada and Mexico, which are scheduled to take effect March 4. China announced retaliation on $21.2 billion worth of U.S. exports at rates of 10 percent and 15 percent, to take effect on Feb. 10. He signed two proclamations Feb.
SCARA Robots Assemble Automotive Component

1 month ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Based in Cincinnati, Automated Machine Systems Inc. (AMS) has been designing and building automated assembly systems since 2000. Serving manufacturers in the medical device, consumer products, plastics and automotive industries, the company specializes in plastic parts assembly and leak testing. Recently, an auto parts manufacturer contacted AMS to build an assembly system to produce a heat shield cover for the air intake manifold on the Honda CRV.
New Products for Material Handling

1 month ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

Material handling does not add value. Nevertheless, parts and assemblies still must be moved around so that value can be added or that the customer can receive them. For manufacturers, the imperative then is to make the material handling process as safe and efficient as possible. Here’s a look at some of the newest products for material handling. Photo courtesy of mk North America Inc. Back-lit conveyors are used to provide a greater contrast between the product and the conveyor belt.
Machine Builder Saves the Day for Pharmaceutical Company

1 month ago | assemblymag.com | John Sprovieri

“Switching horses midstream” is an idiom that means to abruptly change leaders or strategies in the middle of a crucial task, often suggesting that such a change is not a good idea and could lead to problems or failure. It’s based on the idea that trying to swap horses while crossing a river would be risky and impractical. Sometimes, however, you just have to concede that you’re going to get your boots wet.