APRIL 2022
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FEATURES
Beyond the Welding Line:
Robots and Automotive Assembly
Humans and machines are collaborating on trim lines.—Austin Weber
Spot Welding Metal-Plastic Composites
A new resistance spot welding process can join metal-plastic composites—Pawel Kustron, Ph.D.
Best Practices for Conveyor Maintenance
Timely and proper maintenance is essential for all key conveyor components.—Jim Camillo
ABOUT THE COVER
About the cover: For years, carmakers used robots primarily for welding and painting. Final assembly was considered too complex for automation. Now, that is changing. This article reports. Photo courtesy BMW
April 2022