Assembly Automation: Volume 25 Issue 3

Part‐tracking labelling and machine vision

Considers the use of bar and matrix codes in assembly operations and after‐sales part tracking.

Tracking parts for life: cost‐effective vision‐based code readers offer numerous advantages

The article aims to highlight the advantages of using vision‐based code readers to ensure part traceability.

The use of infrared imaging in industry

To show the wide range of applications of infrared imaging being used in industry.

In‐situ measurement of dust deposition on bag filters using stereo vision and non‐rigid registration

The goal is to perform an in‐situ measurement of dust layer thickness on bag filters.

Machine vision approach for robotic assembly

Outcome with a novel methodology for online recognition and classification of pieces in robotic assembly tasks and its application into an intelligent manufacturing cell.

A binocular machine vision system for ball grid array package inspection

In this paper, an optical inspection method of the ball grid array package(BGA) is proposed using a binocular machine vision system.

Real‐time quality control of surgical material packaging by artificial vision

In the last years, artificial vision systems have widely spread among quality control processes in many industries. In this paper we present an artificial vision system that…

3D CAD model generation of mechanical parts using coded‐pattern projection and laser triangulation systems

Investigate the use of two imaging‐based methods – coded pattern projection and laser‐based triangulation – to generate 3D models as input to a rapid prototyping pipeline.

Ethernet HMIs provide key for automotive manufacturer to achieve savings in production time and greater operating flexibility

Modular Automation International Ltd. joins C.H. Bailey Group

Patent abstracts

New thinking makes students far more attractive to potential employers

Machine vision in assembly automation

Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology/2

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ActiCM's AdventCR™ measures up for Renault

Handling systems engineered by Excel Automation take the DB9 body for its final trim

Machine Vision Theory, Algorithms, Practicalities

New Ethernet module allows drives to go on-line

Cognex announces high-performance, high-resolution ID readers

Production cell for flexible PCBs

Diary

Positioning control – the easy way

End-to-end management of automotive pneumatics project provides right-first-time start-up of Discovery 3 automation

National instruments software speeds machine vision with advanced algorithms

ABB wins $48 million contract from US postal service

A stroll in the park

Unique collaboration formed to advance air film technology

Microsoft and Dassault Systèmes form strategic alliance

Aerotech's A3200 Digital Automation Platform features pulse synchronised output (PSO) with error mapped systems for enhanced accuracy laser machining

Perfect printing with no vibe drive

Linear air bearings

Assembly cell off the shelf

High speed LED micrometer ideal for low cost thickness measurement