Assembly Automation: Volume 25 Issue 2

A review of adhesive bonding techniques for joining medical materials

Aims to review polymeric materials used as adhesives and the related bonding procedures applicable in the medical industry.

Pallet conveyor now smarter and slimmer

Purpose – Describes how one company addressed the need for a pallet conveyor innovation which would achieve a number of goals such as reduced maintenance, operating noise…

Assembly in aerospace features at IEE seminar

To review presentations on assembly and joining given at a seminar, “The changing face of robotics: inside and outside the factory”, organised by the UK Institution of Electrical…

Environmental protection and quick assembly feature at autumn shows

This paper highlights new automated assembly system components introduced in late 2004. Products meet new levels of environmental protection and offer features for quicker…

Hose production machines bring savings for US manufacturer

The paper describes the operation of two hose maufacturing machines.

Using piezoelectric technology to improve servo gripper performance in mini‐ and microassembly

Aims to research the possibilities of using piezoelectric technology to improve accuracy and other characteristics of parallel servo grippers.

A selective disassembly methodology for end‐of‐life products

Aims to develop a selective disassembly methodology for generating an optimum disassembly sequence for end‐of‐life (EOL) products.

Use of artificial neural networks for determining optimum thread forming speeds for thread forming fasteners

Develops a neural network based system for optimum assembly speeds using thread‐forming fasteners.

An investigation into joining of austenitic‐stainless steels (AISI 304) with friction welding

Aims to determine if friction welding is suitable for welding austenitic stainless steel (AISI 304)

Concurrent design and manufacturing process of automotive composite components

To present the findings of the research on the use of concurrent engineering in the development of polymeric based composite automotive clutch pedal. It covers the use of various…

Manufacturing adhesives from solid raw materials

Belt-driven linear actuator silently moves large payloads at up to 10 m/s

Endura-Trac runs rings around its competitors

New machine measures up to tube industry demands

Metronics' easy-to-use ”Go/No-Go” inspection set to USURP co-ordinate measuring

UV curable compound has extended service capability of -80°F to +300°F

ABB software finds more production capacity

The UK pneumatics automation market: tolerable for now, but is there trouble ahead?

Developments in the use of adhesives in industrial applications

Successful RFID supply chain launch

Web sites

Nissan UK uses TV to improve assembly quality

Total vision proficiency increases bonding quality

Automated Planning: Theory and Practice

Delmia Corp. announces Version 5 release 14 of its digital manufacturing solutions

Fuzzy logic and piezo technology optimise proportional valve operation

AGS1000 linear motor driven gantry will provide lower cost solution for high-throughput production systems

Maestro, multi axis supervisor controls up to 126 axes of motion with remote monitoring via a web browser

Surface mount fasteners

Diary

Solartron's new digital lever probe offers small size, low tip force and networking capability

OMRON and Delmia Corp. form strategic partnership for industrial automation market

Patent abstracts

Pierce fastening technology drives vehicle assembly into the fast lane

Assembly technology experiences growth?

Pharmaceutical companies seek benefits of RFID

ABB launches FieldBusPlug device that provides universal solution for all fieldbus applications