DECEMBER 2022
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FEATURES
Design For Additive Manufacturing
Here are the most common pitfalls when designing parts for additive manufacturing.—Nick Allen
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
Robots
New software makes robots easier to deploy.—Austin Weber
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
ASSEMBLY Show Recap
Thousands of engineers turn out to see the latest assembly technology.—John Sprovieri
ABOUT THE COVER
Buoyed by efforts to boost domestic production of EVs and electronics, manufacturers are investing in their assembly operations. Cover animation courtesy Treedeo/Creatas Video
December 2022