Assembly Automation: Volume 25 Issue 1

An integrated approach to sensor engineering

This paper reviews some of the applications addressed by a new company that specialises in the integration of sensors on assembly plants.

BMW first to adopt data matrix for engine “track and trace”

Describes how BMW is implementing data matrix technology to trace and track major engine components.

Swiss collaboration yields novel, automated micro‐optic assembly technique

This describes a new automated assembly technique, developed by Leica Geosystems and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, which allows the automated precision assembly of…

Novel visual sensing systems for overcoming occlusion in robotic assembly

In precision robotic assembly visual sensing techniques have been widely used since they can detect large misalignments and also part's shape at a distance. Develops two novel…

LTCC technology for cost‐effective packaging of photonic modules

The aim of the research was to evaluate the concept that utilizes structured planar substrates based on low temperature co‐fired ceramics (LTCC) as a precision platform for the…

An assembly sequence‐planning system for mechanical parts using neural network

In this paper, an assembly sequence planning system, based on binary vector representations, is developed. The neural network approach has been employed for analyzing optimum…

Optimal design of a flexible transferring system in press automation using fuzzy clustering

Modern day manufacturing has seen the replacement of manual transfer of parts between press machines with automatic transfer systems. Higher automation productivity demands…

Solution framework proposal: taking effective control over the project delivery chain with automatic identification and agent‐based solutions

The objective of this paper is to propose a solution framework for better project delivery control.

Online cutting stock optimization with prioritized orders

To have all the required components of batches of product orders ready for timely assembly and delivery, the real time wood strip cutting patterns in a major solid wood furniture…

Automated circlip insertion machine increases through-put of engine assembly plant by a third

Packaging industry demands Jenoptik high-speed laser cutters

INMOCO'S new 5200 controller with built-in web server is key component for e-manufacturing

Recent sales successes for Tecnomatix demonstrate increasing awareness of the vital role of computer modelling in product planning

Process optimisation

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ABB system finds extra production capacity for Baxter

FMS makes short production runs profitable

Joining of Materials and Structures: from Pragmatic Process to Enabling Technology

Inductel makes it easy to keep track

Robot dispensing system accurate to two decimal places

Diary

Patent abstracts

Nissan motor deploys DELMIA solutions to design and validate body, assembly and Powertrain processes

ABB process audit scheme helps efficiency soar for UK manufacturers

Globalisation – the antithesis of process optimisation?

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