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Journal cover: Assembly Automation

Assembly Automation

ISSN: 0144-5154

Online from: 1980

Subject Area: Mechanical & Materials Engineering

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Volume 31 issue 2

Published: 2011, Start page: p106

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1916954 Nanocomposites: a review of technology and applications
Robert Bogue (pp. 106 - 112)
Keywords: Composite materials, Electronic engineering, Nanotechnology, Polymers
Article type: Technical paper
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1916955 Metal cutting machines continue to re-invent themselves as manufacturing systems at latest IMTS show
Richard Bloss (pp. 113 - 117)
Keywords: Assembly, Automation, Manufacturing systems
Article type: Research paper
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1916956 A particle swarm optimization algorithm for balancing assembly lines
Dimitris I. Petropoulos, Andreas C. Nearchou (pp. 118 - 129)
Keywords: Assembly lines, Balancing, Process efficiency, Programming and algorithm theory
Article type: Research paper
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1916957 Analysis of part jamming in a feeder of automatic machines
R. Usubamatov, A. Usubamatova, M.Z.A. Muin (pp. 130 - 136)
Keywords: Electric machines, Failure modes and effects analysis, Probability theory
Article type: Research paper
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1916958 New modeling and performance evaluation of tool sharing control in FMS using colored Petri nets
Shaukat Ali Shah, Erik L.J. Bohez, Roongrat Pisuchpen (pp. 137 - 152)
Keywords: Flexible manufacturing systems, Machine tools, Mathematical modelling, Production processes
Article type: Research paper
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1916959 Entry-level RP machines: how well can they cope with geometric complexity?
Eujin Pei, R. Ian Campbell, Deon de Beer (pp. 153 - 160)
Keywords: Manufacturing systems, Rapid prototypes
Article type: Research paper
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1916960 An off-line programming system for flexible drilling of aircraft wing structures
Cheng Zou, Jihong Liu (pp. 161 - 168)
Keywords: Aircraft industry, Assembly, Flexible manufacturing systems, Programming
Article type: Research paper
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1916961 Auto-ID based weedicide manufacturing process
Hyo Won Han, Yoon Seok Chang, Myung Ryul Choi (pp. 169 - 175)
Keywords: Assembly, Identification, Information systems, Operations and production management, Republic of Korea
Article type: Case study
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1916962 Optimal sensor placement for fixture fault diagnosis using Bayesian network
Yinhua Liu, Sun Jin, Zhongqin Lin, Cheng Zheng, Kuigang Yu (pp. 176 - 181)
Keywords: Assembly, Dimensional measurement, Modelling, Quality control, Sensors
Article type: Research paper
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1916963 RFID adoption: a systems thinking perspective through profitability engagement
Yahia Zare Mehrjerdi (pp. 182 - 187)
Keywords: Costs, Identification, Stock control, Supply chain management, Systems analysis
Article type: Case study
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1916965 Lessons learned in automation security?
Richard Piggin
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Patent abstracts

1916973 Patent abstracts
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News

1916966 Automation advisory service launched to provide support for manufacturing
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1916967 Adept Technology ships major order from packaging automation solution partner in China
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1916968 Robots make early impact on MASS agreement at BAE Systems
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New products

1916970 SICK expands sensor portfolio
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1916971 Aerotech’s nano Motion Technology (nMT) range expands further with new rotary and z-axis direct-drive nanopositioning stages
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1916972 Low-cost gantry suits biomedical pick-and-place automation
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Mini features

1916975 Incremental versus absolute sensors
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1916976 Low-cost kit-form absolute encoder suits rotary and linear position feedback
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1916977 Pick-and-place system dispenses solder paste of 100 μm diameters
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Editorial

1916964 Labour-intensive future
Clive Loughlin
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Diary

1916969 Diary
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Book review

1916974 Fundamentals of Patenting and Licensing for Scientists and Engineers
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