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Peter Alpern

About Peter Alpern

Editorial Department:
Factory Automation

Associate Editor Peter Alpern covers IndustryWeek's Factory Automation pillar, which focuses on the newest plant-floor technologies and the different ways manufacturers are strategically using them to maximize profitability, while reining in costs.

In addition to working on IW, Alpern also serves as associate editor with the metals group, where he writes for American Machinist, Foundry and Forging. Prior to starting at Penton in 2009, Alpern was an editor at Tooling & Production, reporting on manufacturing and technology issues. Prior to that, he was a sports reporter for the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram, covering the Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns, along with local colleges and high schools. Alpern graduated from Emerson College in 1997 with a bachelor's of fine arts in journalism.

Contact Peter Alpern
Email: palpern@industryweek.com



More from Peter Alpern

The Leading Edge: Manufacturing Technologies to Watch
Innovations are being driven by globalization, as devices are growing smaller, smarter and more connected.

On the Cutting Edge -- Waterjet Cutting Tools
With improved accuracy and affordability, waterjet cutting tools are reaching a wider audience.

Prototype Maritime Technology Could Hold Promise for Manufacturing
Emissions monitoring laser for ships at sea could pave the way for similar technologies for industrial plants.

Panasonic Making Aggressive Robot Push
Panasonic is getting serious about robots and has set its sights on sales of $1.1 billion by 2015.

Italian Packaging Machinery Industry Proves Resilient
As economy lulls and market evolves, some have found success on new frontiers

Sauer-Danfoss, Thermal Transfer Helping OEMs Prepare for Tier IV Compliance
As emission regulations draw into view, manufacturers Sauer-Danfoss and Thermal Transfer offer advice for the coming storm.

GE Next Victim in Solar Shakeout
As the solar market is cratered by overcapacity and falling prices, GE closes Delaware solar-panel manufacturing facility.



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