Assembly Automation: Volume 29 Issue 3

Innovations and applications of the Cybaman replicator from Traki‐iski Ltd

The purpose of this paper is to study the features and capabilities of a computer‐aided design (CAD)‐based programmable manipulator for subtractive and additive manufacturing.

Shape‐memory materials: a review of technology and applications

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of the technology and applications of shape‐memory materials (SMMs).

An optimal tolerance allocation model for assemblies with consideration of manufacturing cost, quality loss and reliability index

The purpose of this paper is to provide an optimal tolerance allocation model for assemblies with consideration of the manufacturing cost, the quality loss, the design reliability…

Comparing speed to complete progressively more difficult mobile robot paths between human tele‐operators and humans with sensor‐systems to assist

The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect on time to complete a task depending on how a human operator interacts with a mobile‐robot. Interaction is investigated…

Research on assembly sequence planning based on genetic simulated annealing algorithm and ant colony optimization algorithm

The purpose of this paper is to propose a novel method under the name of genetic simulated annealing algorithm (GSAA) and ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm for assembly…

Assembly on moving production line based on sensor fusion

The purpose of this paper is to develop an intelligent robot assembly system for the moving production line. Moving production lines are widely used in many manufacturing…

Monitoring and controlling the complex product assembly executive process via mobile agents and RFID tags

The purpose of this paper is to solve the asynchrony problem between the logistics stream and the information stream in the complex product assembly executive process.

Micropositioning control of smart shape‐memory alloy‐based actuators

The purpose of this paper is to focus on the use of a nickel‐titanium (nitinol) shape memory alloy (SMA) wire (capable of showing strains of up to 8 per cent) as the active…

Distributed parallel virtual assembly environment for automobile development

Automobile development needs more and more collaborative work involving geographical dispersed designers, that brings difficulty for model verification, conception review and…

Volkswagen verifies and optimizes engine sand core parts using Metris laser scanning

Essemtec launch new semi-automatic printer

Frost and Sullivan – wireless devices

Ambient-intelligence, rapid-prototyping and where real people might fit into factories of the future

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Empowered by VX, modern industries helps machinists boost productivity

Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications: A Toolbox for Prototype Development

Mclennan expand range of high-precision linear position encoders with new miniature series

Patent abstracts

Diary

Evolvable assembly systems environment

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