I write about the wonderful world of manufacturing, specializing in assembly lines - people, plants, products and production processes involved in putting together two or more parts. I write about both manual production processes and automation (robotics, etc.). I'm always looking for innovative manufacturers that have a good story to tell. I cover all industries, including appliances, consumer goods, furniture and medical devices, but I specialize a lot in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Lately, I'm particularly interested in everything related to designing, testing, assembling and mass-producing electric vehicle components (batteries, motors, etc.) and finished vehicles - anything that rolls, floats or flies. I also recently wrote a book entitled "Made in Chicago: The Windy City's Manufacturing Heritage."