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Assembly Automation

Volume 21 Issue 3

Published: 2001 | Start Page: 204

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874850	“Maintainability” drives Fort Worth’s joint strike fighter design: blending simulation and ingenuity, Lockheed Martin up-ends design methods in $320 billion program Jack Thornton (pp. 204-209) Keywords: Air force, Assembly, Computer software, Ergonomics, Maintenance, Simulation ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (366 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874851	Folding cartons using low cost automation – a case study Mohan Yashvant Khire, S.D. Madnaik (pp. 210-212) Keywords: Assembly, Automation, Packaging, Product development ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (284 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874852	3D tolerance analysis in PC manufacture Kate Lynch (pp. 213-214) Keywords: Assembly, CAD, Electronics industry, Simulation ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (143 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
1454096	Intelligent assembly modeling and simulation Satyandra K. Gupta, Christiaan J.J. Paredis, Rajarishi Sinha, Peter F. Brown (pp. 215-235) Keywords: Agile production, Assembly, Modelling, Planning, Simulation, Tool selection ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (964 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874853	A tabu search heuristic for the component assignment problem in PCB assembly Y.F. Wan, P. Ji (pp. 236-240) Keywords: Assembly, Computer programming, Electronics industry, Printed circuits ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (157 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874854	Method for assessment of reuse suitability within modular assembly systems Hartmut Weule, Carsten Buchholz (pp. 241-246) Keywords: Assembly, Assessment, Maintenance, Reliability ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (1007 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions

Book Review

Computational Intelligence in Design and Manufacturing
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1492399	Computational Intelligence in Design and Manufacturing Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Workshop on Wide Area Networks and High Performance Computing
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1492400	Workshop on Wide Area Networks and High Performance Computing Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Control of Complex and Uncertain Systems: New Types of Feedback
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1492401	Control of Complex and Uncertain Systems: New Types of Feedback Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Editorial

To simulate or not to simulate?
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1468779	To simulate or not to simulate? Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Clive Loughlin View HTML

Viewpoint

The validation of simulation models
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1468780	The validation of simulation models Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Christian Hicks and Christopher F. Earl View HTML

Company news

Fortetion partners with Mountain Systems to add to its complete "shop-floor to top floor" industrial and business software solution
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1468781	Fortetion partners with Mountain Systems to add to its complete "shop-floor to top floor" industrial and business software solution Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Tecnomatix's latest workplace design technology goes on-stream at ATS Automation France
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1468782	Tecnomatix's latest workplace design technology goes on-stream at ATS Automation France Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New trading agreement opens up US market for Linkline Conveyors
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1468783	New trading agreement opens up US market for Linkline Conveyors Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Agile Anywhere drives efficiency improvements across Dell's supplier network
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1468784	Agile Anywhere drives efficiency improvements across Dell's supplier network Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Dickinson Controls sold for £9.3 million
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1468785	Dickinson Controls sold for £9.3 million Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Woodhead continues on take-over trail
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1468786	Woodhead continues on take-over trail Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Control Techniques and Nyquist develop motion control based on open PC standards
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1468787	Control Techniques and Nyquist develop motion control based on open PC standards Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

ATM to supply high-tech plastics jointing machine
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1468788	ATM to supply high-tech plastics jointing machine Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Baan and Wonderware announce major new component of Invensys Software Systems integration strategy
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1468789	Baan and Wonderware announce major new component of Invensys Software Systems integration strategy Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Softing announces latest Profibus software
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1468790	Softing announces latest Profibus software Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Giant contract causes a stir in Parliament
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1468791	Giant contract causes a stir in Parliament Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Rofin and Imaje announce distribution agreement
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1468792	Rofin and Imaje announce distribution agreement Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

e4engineering partnerships
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1468793	e4engineering partnerships Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Vision to join the world
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1468794	Vision to join the world Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Diary

Diary
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1468795	Diary Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New products

Intelligent process control for water-jet abrasive cutting
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1468796	Intelligent process control for water-jet abrasive cutting Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

AMP terminator offers major step forward in price-performance
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1468797	AMP terminator offers major step forward in price-performance Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Assembleon upgrades popular chipshooter for improved versatility and lower cost per placement
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1468798	Assembleon upgrades popular chipshooter for improved versatility and lower cost per placement Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Balluff BTM module
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1468799	Balluff BTM module Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Matsushita Electric Works introduces a new analogue unit for the world's smallest PLC
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1468800	Matsushita Electric Works introduces a new analogue unit for the world's smallest PLC Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New ultra-compact linear positioning tables are ideal building-blocks for multi-axis positioning systems
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1468801	New ultra-compact linear positioning tables are ideal building-blocks for multi-axis positioning systems Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

World's smallest ThrustTube unveiled
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1468802	World's smallest ThrustTube unveiled Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Stainless steel trackerball for medical, food and laboratory environments
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1468803	Stainless steel trackerball for medical, food and laboratory environments Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New SM switches for HD mounting
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1468804	New SM switches for HD mounting Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Precision guided cylinders for high torque applications
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1468805	Precision guided cylinders for high torque applications Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Big is beautiful
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1468806	Big is beautiful Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Ultra precision even at high traversing speeds – LIDA 400 linear encoder specially designed for linear motors
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1468807	Ultra precision even at high traversing speeds – LIDA 400 linear encoder specially designed for linear motors Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New miniature position sensors
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1468808	New miniature position sensors Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

New fully-featured benchtop dispenser ensures accuracy and consistency
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1468809	New fully-featured benchtop dispenser ensures accuracy and consistency Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Cognex expands vision sensor capabilities with automatic ID tools
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1468810	Cognex expands vision sensor capabilities with automatic ID tools Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Patent abstracts

Automated floor panel workcell
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1468811	Automated floor panel workcell Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Automated bracket design
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1468812	Automated bracket design Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Apparatus for handling a workpiece
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1468813	Apparatus for handling a workpiece Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Automated technology in chemical process research
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1468814	Automated technology in chemical process research Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Methods for automated tube design
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1468815	Methods for automated tube design Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information
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1468816	Method for managing and distributing design and manufacturing information Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML

Mini features

New, recyclable thermostat housing brings 20 per cent cost reduction and 30 per cent weight saving
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1468817	New, recyclable thermostat housing brings 20 per cent cost reduction and 30 per cent weight saving Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Small parts FMS will pay for itself in one year
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1468818	Small parts FMS will pay for itself in one year Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Drip-free Netzsch Nemo Robo-Dispenser allows precise dosing
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1468819	Drip-free Netzsch Nemo Robo-Dispenser allows precise dosing Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

IKO Nippon Thompson helps major machine builder complete a special order
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1468820	IKO Nippon Thompson helps major machine builder complete a special order Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

AGV system capacity increased by half in automotive parts factory
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1468821	AGV system capacity increased by half in automotive parts factory Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Control and monitor from afar – it really is this simple!
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1468822	Control and monitor from afar – it really is this simple! Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Problem solving on tap
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1468823	Problem solving on tap Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Pressac uses modular assembly for accuracy and traceability
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1468824	Pressac uses modular assembly for accuracy and traceability Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Belt Technologies provide novel solution to conveyor problems
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1468825	Belt Technologies provide novel solution to conveyor problems Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Ultra-compact servo motor with built-in coupling simplifies design
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1468826	Ultra-compact servo motor with built-in coupling simplifies design Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Plastic hot air assembly scores in close tolerance safety-critical automotive application
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1468827	Plastic hot air assembly scores in close tolerance safety-critical automotive application Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Parker launches CANbus interface option for all latest-generation intelligent stepper drives
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1468828	Parker launches CANbus interface option for all latest-generation intelligent stepper drives Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Digital revolution for pneumatic valves
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1468829	Digital revolution for pneumatic valves Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Cognex Corporation introduces next-generation vision system for surface mount industry
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1468830	Cognex Corporation introduces next-generation vision system for surface mount industry Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 View HTML

Internet page

Internet page
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1468831	Internet page Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 21 Issue: 3 Author(s): Jonathan Rigelsford View HTML