Assembly Automation: Volume 29 Issue 2

Machine vision advances and applications

The purpose of this paper is to review the progress of machine vision as it applies to automated assembly applications.

Managing corporate assets with RFID

The purpose of this paper is to show the benefits to be obtained from radio frequency ID (RFID) for improved asset management and accountability.

Machine builders, system integrators and component suppliers showcase innovations at IMTS in Chicago

The purpose of this paper is to review the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, with emphasis on innovations in applying automation to manufacturing and…

The long perspective for robotic vision

The purpose of this paper is to review how far the use of vision has come in providing high‐end integration of robotic handling systems in production lines, and look ahead to a…

The collaborative supply chain

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

Agent‐based framework for pre‐contractual evaluation of participants in project‐delivery supply‐chains

The purpose of this paper is to introduce an agent‐based model for partners' selection in inter‐organizational supply‐chains. Screening activities undertaken by the main…

Variation propagation modeling and analysis at preliminary design phase of multi‐station assembly systems

Dimensional variation management is a major challenge in multi‐station sheet metal assembly processes involving complex products such as automotive body and aircraft fuselage…

A hybrid algorithm for optimizing welding points of compliant assemblies

The purpose of this paper is to propose a hybrid algorithm of the heuristic algorithm and the orthogonal design to optimize schemes of welding points (WPs). Assembly variation…

RFID‐enabled supply chain systems with computer simulation

The purpose of this paper is to review key points about the radio frequency identification (RFID) and the fundamental concepts of supply chain management (SCM). To understand…

Self-sufficiency

New LaserTurn®1 linear/rotary motion subsystem added to cylindrical laser processing motion system range

New pick and place for 3D-MID

Patent abstracts

High-value manufacturing to receive £23m research and development boost

Keiper speeds up product development with Tecnomatix, Siemens PLM Software’s digital manufacturing technology

Vision and auto ID

Web sites

New, secure web-service to connect machine builders with remote machines

Introduction to Engineering Statistics and Six Sigma: Statistical Quality Control and Design of Experiments and Systems

Murata’s tiny, easy to mount inductive-coupled RFID modules enable global product lifecycle tracking without RF expertise

New fiber laser marker family features the most compact design for unrivalled versatility and maximum uptime

Diary

Spend on manufacturing execution IT to grow as regulation compounds cost pressures for manufacturers globally

Frost & Sullivan host quarterly analyst briefing on European active RFID market