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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.

Articles

ARTICLES

XYZ: AC Motors vs. DC Motors for Power Presses

John Sprovieri

November 1, 2012

Depending on the drive style, a high-tonnage mechanical press can stamp out metal parts at up to 1,000 strokes per minute.

Regulation Strangulation

John Sprovieri

November 1, 2012

The burden of federal regulations was a hot topic on the campaign trail this year.

Reprocessing Reusable Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

October 1, 2012

The growth of medical device reprocessing is forcing OEMs to rethink how they design and assemble their products.

Holding China Accountable

John Sprovieri

October 1, 2012

In September, the Obama administration filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) accusing China of illegally subsidizing exports of auto parts.

Handle With Care

John Sprovieri

September 4, 2012

When an assembly has fragile parts, engineers must balance the need for speed with the need for careful handling.

The Welcome Return of an Old Idea

John Sprovieri

September 4, 2012

One of the ironies of the economic recovery is that, despite an unemployment rate of 8.2 percent, U.S. manufacturers are struggling to find workers.

Prototyping Improves Design Of Medical Devices

John Sprovieri

September 4, 2012

Doctors rarely make house calls, but if you give them a chance to see their technology ideas become reality, they won’t hesitate to pay you a visit.

Tracking Production at BMW

John Sprovieri

August 1, 2012

RFID and high-tech fastening tools are helping BMW maintain quality and track production on a mixed-model assembly line.

Bonding Breakthrough for Polyolefins

John Sprovieri

August 1, 2012

A new adhesive can bond low-surface-energy plastics without the need for surface preparation.

The Editorial: Pocketbook Patriotism

John Sprovieri

August 1, 2012

The men and women representing Team USA in this year’s Summer Olympics may have been born, raised and trained in America, but as for their stylish Ralph Lauren uniforms, those were made entirely in China.

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