JUNE 2022
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FEATURES
Do You Need a Tool Location System?
Sensors and software help ensure that the right tool is used on the right part.—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
Smart Technologies Aid Continuous Improvement Efforts
New technologies, such as smart vision systems, provide a single source of truth for continuous improvement projects.—Anthony Tarantino, Ph.D.
ABOUT THE COVER
About the cover: On an assembly line, a fastening tool is typically set up to install specific fasteners at a specific workstation. While an assembler might be tempted to use that tool to help a colleague down the line, such good intentions could actually lead to fastening errors. To prevent that, tool suppliers have developed a variety of ways to ensure that fastening tools stay put. This article reports. Photo courtesy Atlas Copco Assembly Tools
June 2022
