july 2021
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FEATURES
Bike Manufacturers Go For a Ride
Business is booming for bicycles, but domestic production lags behind.—Austin Weber
Dispensing Filled Materials
Robust equipment is required to dispense filled adhesives, sealants and encapsulants.—Jim Camillo
What’s New With Conveyors
Conveyors remain essential for getting parts to the right spot at the right time. Here's a look at the state of the art.—John Sprovieri
Accelerated Life Testing
Whether done in-house or by a third party, accelerated life testing helps manufacturers determine how, when and why a product will fail.—Jim Camillo
ABOUT THE COVER
During the height of the COVID pandemic in France, hospitals were hard-pressed to find filters for ventilators. A robotic assembly cell—designed and built in record time—helped meet the increased demand.
Photos courtesy Stäubli Corp.
July 2021
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