NOVELTY - The continuous web having membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells, comprises a polymer electrolyte membrane having a first and second face, and first and second patterned catalyst layer segments laminated on the first and second face of the membrane such that adjacent patterned catalyst layer segments are not in contact with each other. Each of the first patterned catalyst layer segments has a perimeter and each of the second patterned catalyst layer segments has a perimeter which is in accurate registration with the perimeter of an opposing first patterned catalyst layer segment.    USE - The continuous web having membrane electrode assemblies is useful for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The continuous web can be effectively laminated in accurate registration thus preventing crushing or damaging of the web if the full laminating pressure is applied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The continuous web having membrane electrode assemblies for fuel cells, comprises a polymer electrolyte membrane having a first and second face, and first and second patterned catalyst layer segments laminated on the first and second face of the membrane such that adjacent patterned catalyst layer segments are not in contact with each other. Each of the first patterned catalyst layer segments has a perimeter and each of the second patterned catalyst layer segments has a perimeter, which is in accurate registration with the perimeter of an opposing first patterned catalyst layer segment. Each of the first and second patterned electrode segments comprises a fluid transport layer and a co-extensive layer of a first and a second catalyst respectively. The perimeters are a shape other than a four-sided parallelogram. The first catalyst layer segments have a first catalyst composition, and the second catalyst layer segments have a second catalyst composition that differs from the first catalyst composition. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a membrane electrode assembly;    (2) a method of making a continuous web; and    (3) an apparatus for making a membrane electrode assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a view of an apparatus for making a membrane electrode assembly.    Rotary die stations (10, 20)    Angled vacuum conveyors (30, 40)    Lamination station (50)    Anvil roll (70)    Workpieces (100)    Belt holes. (121)