Assembly Automation: Volume 31 Issue 2
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The international journal of assembly technology and managementTable of contents - Special Issue: Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Nanocomposites: a review of technology and applications
Robert BogueThis paper aims to describe the technology and applications of nanocomposite materials.
Metal cutting machines continue to re‐invent themselves as manufacturing systems at latest IMTS show
Richard BlossThe purpose of this paper is to review the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago with emphasis on innovations in applying automation to manufacturing and assembly.
A particle swarm optimization algorithm for balancing assembly lines
Dimitris I. Petropoulos, Andreas C. NearchouThe purpose of this paper is to apply particle swarm optimization (PSO) a known combinatorial optimization algorithm to multi‐objective (MO) balancing of large assembly lines.
Analysis of part jamming in a feeder of automatic machines
R. Usubamatov, A. Usubamatova, M.Z.A. MuinThe purpose of this paper is to present an analysis and practical study of part jamming in the feeder of an automatic machine.
New modeling and performance evaluation of tool sharing control in FMS using colored Petri nets
Shaukat Ali Shah, Erik L.J. Bohez, Roongrat PisuchpenA major factor to the success of flexible manufacturing systems (FMSs) is their ability to transport work pieces between different workstations. FMS have now become more advanced…
Entry‐level RP machines: how well can they cope with geometric complexity?
Eujin Pei, R. Ian Campbell, Deon de BeerThe purpose of this paper is to examine the limitations of entry‐level rapid prototyping (ELRP) machines when fabricating objects with high complexity.
An off‐line programming system for flexible drilling of aircraft wing structures
Cheng Zou, Jihong LiuDrilling is an important operation in aircraft wing assembly. In order to enhance this operation, automated machines are used. The purpose of this paper is to propose an off‐line…
Auto‐ID based weedicide manufacturing process
Hyo Won Han, Yoon Seok Chang, Myung Ryul ChoiThe purpose of this paper is to present a new way of manufacturing process in the plant of the leading weedicide manufacturing company in Korea, Dongbu.
Optimal sensor placement for fixture fault diagnosis using Bayesian network
Yinhua Liu, Sun Jin, Zhongqin Lin, Cheng Zheng, Kuigang YuFixture failures are the main cause of the dimensional variation in the assembly process. The purpose of this paper is to focus on the optimal sensor placement of compliant sheet…
RFID adoption: a systems thinking perspective through profitability engagement
Yahia Zare MehrjerdiThe purpose of this paper is two‐fold: first, to deliver a review of the researches conducted on the topic of radio frequency identification (RFID) adoption and the key factors…
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0144-5154e-ISSN:
1758-4078ISSN-L:
0144-5154Renamed to:
Robotic Intelligence and AutomationOnline date, start – end:
1980 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditor:
- Prof Hong Qiao