Assembly Automation: Volume 18 Issue 2

Automation requirement matching through TMC

Looks at problems experienced by manufacturers in matching their level of automation to local conditions. Particularly concentrates on the automotive manufacturing sector. Gives…

Invention machine ‐ a machine for making inventions?

Looks at the history of invention machine or TRIZ (theory of inventive problem solving) as it is called in Russia. Briefly explains the theory of TRIZ. Discusses, in more detail…

Safety products must be safe

Automobile airbags are designed to provide protection for the driver, and frequently for passengers also. It is therefore crucial that their components are built to top safety…

NedCar’s “final assembly” line with automatic islands for four car types

Reports on the development of a partly automated final assembly line at NedCar, engineered with the main objectives being: four car types in one line in any combination; higher…

Land Rover uses Jack and Robcad to perfect production processes

Reviews the use of simulation tools for process design at Land Rover. Outlines new applications of Jack and Robcad tools to the development of the Freelander production process…

Automotive industry looks for lean production

Reviews new automotive assembly plants in Europe. Outlines the lean production techniques Daimler‐Benz is using for the new Mercedes A‐Class. Describes the flexible NedCar…

Automotive design and assembly system modelling research toolset at Rolls‐Royce Motor Cars Limited

The purpose of the research and development, validation and application of an advanced concurrent engineering research toolset, developed by the authors, at Rolls‐Royce Motor Cars…

Integral attachment using snap‐fit features: a key to assembly automation. Part 6 ‐ evaluating alternatives for design optimization

Once alternative attachment concepts for a specific application have been generated, an evaluation tool needs to be used to select the “best” attachment concept based on given…

Working Model 2D (for Windows 95 & NT and Mac OS)

Analytical Robotics and Mechanics

Kusuda International: consulting office in industrial automation and mechatronics

The International Warwick Manufacturing Group

i2 Technologies announces record annual turnover with over $200 million in revenues

Internet page

Smart DART: a smart diagnostic and repair tool

Ace Assembly aids increased research by providing conveyor systems to The Automation Partnership

GEC Alsthom and automated assembly

Digital AC servo made simple

Superabrasive machining comes to Europe

Fully automated warehouse system will take control techniques into the millennium

Linear slides - an essential ingredient for automated production

Modular beats the chill

Diary

Engineering Animation Inc.'s (EAI's) factory design and layout software to provide a standard factory layout method for all John Deere sites

Automated assembly equipment market forecast to reach $4.5 billion by 2002

Manufacturers are putting the Internet to work, to cut costs and boost profits

Robot icebergs

Manufacturing database now freely available on Internet through EEVL: www.eevl.ac.uk/ram/

Rapid way to implement Profibus DP: new book published

SMC technology aids automation at Denby

Laser system doubles tank production

Altotech Germany: single-purpose machine manufacturer

Paint your wagon: a new automatic handling system

Tescon introduces the Point 5590 fixtureless test system, offering VXI functionality, vision recognition and Windows 95 software

Linear actuators get really clever

Smartscan 6000 integrated safety control system

Matra Datavision joins forces with Tecnomatix to provide the complete production engineering environment