FEBRUARY 2022
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FEATURES
New Tech for Robotic Fastening
A host of new products offer higher resolutions, faster speeds and more user-friendly programming.—John Sprovieri
EBM Drives Growth for Maker of Orthopedic Implants
Avalign Technologies uses electron beam melting, an additive manufacturing process, to create implants.—John Sprovieri
Spin Welding for Plastics Assembly
Enhanced data gathering and automation features complement spin welding’s ability to join plastic parts with a round-to-round interface.—Jim Camillo
How to Write a URS
The success of an automation project depends on a well-written user requirement specification.—Charles Tschaggeny
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Screwdriving is a great application for Cartesian, SCARA, six-axis robots and cobots. Now, several suppliers have introduced robots for installing large fasteners. Photo courtesy Nitto Seiko America
February 2022
