Assembly Automation: Volume 29 Issue 1

Vibration isolation theory and practice

The purpose of this paper is to review the different methods of isolating sensitive equipment from the effects of vibrations.

Making better “eyes” for cameras, mobile (cell) phones and cars

The purpose of this paper is to describe an innovative new technology for assembling lens elements to electronic image capture modules with high‐image quality.

Towards the development of a desktop virtual reality‐based system for modular fixture configuration design

Modular fixture configuration design is a complicated task requiring both intensive knowledge and experience. Automated or semi‐automated computer‐aided modular fixture systems…

A decision‐making model for flexible manufacturing system

The purpose of this paper is to develop a computer aided decision‐making model for flexible manufacturing system (FMS) situations when multiple conflicting objectives are…

An automatic template generating method of machine vision system in TFT LCD assembly and positioning process with genetic algorithm

The purpose of this paper is to propose an automatic pattern matching template generating method for the automatic optical inspection system in TFT LCD assembly and positioning…

A mathematical model for assembly line balancing model to consider disordering sequence of workstations

A binary integer programming model for the simple assembly line balancing problem (SALBP), which is well known as SALBP‐1, was formulated more than 30 years ago. Since then, a…

Excellent supply chain management

The purpose of this paper is to review the fundamental concept of supply chain management (SCM) and discusses the facts that a road to success in the process of design…

Optimizing PCB assembly for family setup strategy

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the optimization for a placement machine in printed circuit board (PCB) assembly when family setup strategy is adopted.

Automation of a complex transfer operation using a polar manipulator

The objective of this paper included developing a polar robot (SPBot) for rotating and transferring car engine block (CEB) around and along two different axes in a confined…

Registration using adaptive particle filter and natural features matching techniques for augmented reality systems

The purpose of this paper is to provide a flexible registration method for markerless augmented reality (AR) systems.

Nanomotion’s miniature EDGE Motor for space critical precision positioning is available from Heason Technology

Diary

Patent abstracts

CASAGRAS: RFID stakeholders world-wide urged to join EU project’s Global Forum

Lift-off for innovative helicopter technology research

Gripping experiences

Customised CNC platform provides economic solution for integrated aluminium processing line

Passport to safety

SICK launches accurate high-speed code reader for harsh conditions

Mclennan launch new brushless DC motor with integral speed control electronics

Automate and thrive is the message from CenFRA following the launch of Europe’s first food robotics centre

NanoKTN launches HiPerNano Focus Group

RFID opinion

Web sites

CAMIO 6.0 multi-sensor metrology software further expands its application reach

Jaguar Land Rover sees into the future

Robot Grippers

New Universal AdVantisX from Contax