AUGUST 2022
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FEATURES
Effects of Plasma Treatment on Bonding CFRP
By removing surface contaminants, plasma treatment can improve the bondability of CFRP. — Chengcheng Sun, Ph.D.
Fastener Case Studies
These success stories show why screws, pins, rivets, inserts and specialty nuts are among manufacturers’ favorite fasteners for assembling products.—Jim Camillo
Solutions for Small Rivets
With a shank diameter of 0.138 inch or less, small and micro rivets are ideal for assembling medical devices, PCBs, hand tools and many other products.—Jim Camillo
What’s New With Auto ID
New technologies are helping assemblers keep track of product on the line. — John Sprovieri
ABOUT THE COVER
About the cover: A startup called Natilus Inc. is developing a large unmanned cargo aircraft that may someday revolutionize the air freight and logistics industry. Read about the plan and the company's plans to assemble it. Photo courtesy Natilus Inc.
August 2022
