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Assembly Automation

Volume 21 Issue 1

Published: 2001 | Start Page: 20

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874839	Modular reconfigurable flexible final assembly systems Juhani Heilala, Paavo Voho (pp. 20-30) Keywords: Assembly, Flexible manufacturing systems ArticleType: General review View HTML \| View PDF (2513 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874840	Machine safety with fieldbus Richard Piggin, Ken Young (pp. 29-34) Keywords: Communications, Data, Fieldbus, Machine, Safety ArticleType: General review View HTML \| View PDF (1034 KB)
874841	PC-based control reduces RF cage manufacturing times by 80 per cent Geoff Hodgkinson (pp. 35-38) Keywords: Control, Flexible manufacturing systems, Production planning, Robots ArticleType: Technical paper View HTML \| View PDF (322 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874842	AGVs find their way to greater flexibility Brian Rooks (pp. 38-43) Keywords: AGV, Assembly ArticleType: Technical paper View HTML \| View PDF (719 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874843	Trends in precision motion control Eliza Rawlings (pp. 44-48) Keywords: Drives, Motion control, Motors ArticleType: Technical paper View HTML \| View PDF (308 KB)
1502739	Laser welding adapts to non-linear tailored blanks Anna Kochan (pp. 48-51) Keywords: Laser welding ArticleType: Technical paper View HTML \| View PDF (565 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874844	Modular assembly: more a process than an engineering technique William Bourn (pp. 51-54) Keywords: Assembly, Automation, Modular concept ArticleType: Technical paper View HTML \| View PDF (616 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
1454092	Modeling the component assignment problem in PCB assembly M.T. Sze, P. Ji, W.B. Lee (pp. 55-60) Keywords: Assembly, Modelling, Printed circuit boards, Production planning, Simulation ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (369 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874845	Workpiece retention during machine processing Gareth Monkman (pp. 61-67) Keywords: Grippers, Rheology ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (887 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions

Editorial

The end of the road
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1468701	The end of the road Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Clive Loughlin View HTML

Viewpoint

Fieldbus: where are we now?
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1468702	Fieldbus: where are we now? Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Richard Piggin View HTML

Company news

Benefits of DeviceNet open fieldbus standard are easy to demonstrate
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1468703	Benefits of DeviceNet open fieldbus standard are easy to demonstrate Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Swedish and American conferences joined by friction stir
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1468704	Swedish and American conferences joined by friction stir Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

European suppliers now dominate US market for automated material handling
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1468705	European suppliers now dominate US market for automated material handling Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

The Finnish light assembly industry a world leader
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1468706	The Finnish light assembly industry a world leader Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Adhesives in electronics network launches offensive in the field of education
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1468707	Adhesives in electronics network launches offensive in the field of education Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Procter & Gamble signs global strategic PlantScape agreement with Honeywell
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1468708	Procter & Gamble signs global strategic PlantScape agreement with Honeywell Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

STATS receives patent for technical enhancement to test handler
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1468709	STATS receives patent for technical enhancement to test handler Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New Company, Fortetion Ltd, will provide complete automation solutions for manufacturing companies in the UK and Ireland
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1468710	New Company, Fortetion Ltd, will provide complete automation solutions for manufacturing companies in the UK and Ireland Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

30 years of achievement for ATM
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1468711	30 years of achievement for ATM Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

European manufacturing sector to be saturated by ERP products and services by 2003
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1468712	European manufacturing sector to be saturated by ERP products and services by 2003 Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Services are critical in the lucrative safety systems market
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1468713	Services are critical in the lucrative safety systems market Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Ortems has the keys to supply chain management
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1468714	Ortems has the keys to supply chain management Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Diary

Diary
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1468715	Diary Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New products

Turck Banner I/O modules and robot station for fieldbus networks
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1468716	Turck Banner I/O modules and robot station for fieldbus networks Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Intelligent positioning systems for decentralised automation
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1468717	Intelligent positioning systems for decentralised automation Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Best practice guide to food process automation
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1468718	Best practice guide to food process automation Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New servo-electric presses eliminate risk of damage during advanced PCB assembly
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1468719	New servo-electric presses eliminate risk of damage during advanced PCB assembly Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Free PLC software CD from Matsushita
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1468720	Free PLC software CD from Matsushita Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Versatile safety relays simplify light curtain integration
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1468721	Versatile safety relays simplify light curtain integration Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New robot combines compact size and full functionality – ideal for most liquids and pastes
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1468722	New robot combines compact size and full functionality – ideal for most liquids and pastes Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

ThrustTube achieves top cleanroom compliance rating
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1468723	ThrustTube achieves top cleanroom compliance rating Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New high speed data link for digital data
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1468724	New high speed data link for digital data Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Media reviews

Advances in PID Control
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1468725	Advances in PID Control Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

The First Snap-Fit Handbook: Creating Attachments for Plastic Parts
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1468726	The First Snap-Fit Handbook: Creating Attachments for Plastic Parts Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Human Biomechanics and Injury Prevention
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1468727	Human Biomechanics and Injury Prevention Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Patent abstracts

Scalable automation system
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1468728	Scalable automation system Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Testing current leak
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1468729	Testing current leak Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Detecting elevator faults
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1468730	Detecting elevator faults Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Vehicle control in multi-dimensional environment
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1468731	Vehicle control in multi-dimensional environment Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Automatic filling ammunition
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1468732	Automatic filling ammunition Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Bottle packing line
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1468733	Bottle packing line Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Machine tool safety lock
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1468734	Machine tool safety lock Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Mini features

A flexible approach to inspection
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1468735	A flexible approach to inspection Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Automated weld control cuts pipe production costs
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1468736	Automated weld control cuts pipe production costs Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Inspecting tapped holes
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1468737	Inspecting tapped holes Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Nylon rocker cover
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1468738	Nylon rocker cover Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

One card robotic controller
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1468739	One card robotic controller Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New protection for semiconductor quality
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1468740	New protection for semiconductor quality Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Repeat orders confirm customer enthusiasm for Fisher-Rosemount's PlantWeb architecture
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1468741	Repeat orders confirm customer enthusiasm for Fisher-Rosemount's PlantWeb architecture Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Robust, real-time Ethernet is optimised for industry
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1468742	Robust, real-time Ethernet is optimised for industry Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

PHASA provides faster, better and cheaper assembly of components for Nissan Almeras
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1468743	PHASA provides faster, better and cheaper assembly of components for Nissan Almeras Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

New laser welding technology for plastics
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1468744	New laser welding technology for plastics Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

When close enough isn't good enough
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1468745	When close enough isn't good enough Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 View HTML

Internet page

Internet page
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1468746	Internet page Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 1 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML