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Assembly Automation

Volume 22 Issue 1

Published: 2002 | Start Page: 8

Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly

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874863	Problems of scale Gareth Monkman (pp. 8-9) Keywords: MEMS, Nano technology ArticleType: Case study View HTML \| View PDF (36 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874864	Product miniaturization requires automation – but with a strategy Charlie Duncheon (pp. 16-20) Keywords: Automation, Robots ArticleType: Case study View HTML \| View PDF (858 KB)
1454099	Trends in outsourced manufacturing – Reducing risk and maintaining flexibility when moving to an outsourced model Nadjya Ghausi (pp. 21-25) Keywords: Manufacturing, Outsourcing ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (200 KB)
874865	Robotic production assistants for working alongside the human operator Anna Kochan (pp. 26-28) Keywords: Automated guided vehicles, Automobile industry, Robotics ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (153 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874866	A time of change for welding Anna Kochan (pp. 29-35) Keywords: Aluminium, Assembly, Automotive industry, Lasers, Welding ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (1258 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874867	Novarc brings spray-formed tooling to market Anna Kochan (pp. 36-39) Keywords: Automobile industry, Injection moulding, Robotics, Tooling ArticleType: General review View HTML \| View PDF (575 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
1454100	Rapid tooling for casting prototypes Brian Rooks (pp. 40-45) Keywords: Rapid prototyping, Rapid tooling ArticleType: Research paper View HTML \| View PDF (449 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874868	Aligning parts for micro assemblies Mark Moll, Ken Goldberg, Michael A. Erdmann, Ron Fearing (pp. 46-54) Keywords: Microfabrication, Parts feeding ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (605 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
874869	Low friction rotating devices using fluid assisted levitation Mark Leonard, Resh Dhariwal (pp. 55-59) Keywords: Bearings, Microstructures ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (597 KB) \| Reprints & Permissions
1454101	A time-triggered control network for industrial automation Donal Heffernan, Gabriel Leen (pp. 60-68) Keywords: Control-networks, Fieldbus, Real-time ArticleType: Research Paper View HTML \| View PDF (500 KB)

Editorial

The meaning of life
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1468869	The meaning of life Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Clive Loughlin View HTML

Note from the publisher

How to get the best from your Emerald subscription
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1468870	How to get the best from your Emerald subscription Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Literati Club – the benefits of writing for Assembly Automation
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1468871	Literati Club – the benefits of writing for Assembly Automation Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Call for papers for forthcoming issues
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1468872	Call for papers for forthcoming issues Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Company news

Stratasys wins orders for 19 rapid prototyping systems
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1468873	Stratasys wins orders for 19 rapid prototyping systems Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

D Systems & US Department of Justice reach agreement
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1468874	D Systems & US Department of Justice reach agreement Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Certified Profibus technician courses to address fieldbus installation problems
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1468875	Certified Profibus technician courses to address fieldbus installation problems Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Ford extends use of Tecnomatix software in its virtual manufacturing initiative
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1468876	Ford extends use of Tecnomatix software in its virtual manufacturing initiative Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

HLT Is now UK's sole source of high energy diode lasers for plastics welding
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1468877	HLT Is now UK's sole source of high energy diode lasers for plastics welding Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

FireWire highly accepted by the industrial automation market
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1468878	FireWire highly accepted by the industrial automation market Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Automated assembly system demand down 18 per cent but forecast to return to growth in 2002
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1468879	Automated assembly system demand down 18 per cent but forecast to return to growth in 2002 Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Festo performance bullish despite bear market
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1468880	Festo performance bullish despite bear market Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Actuator – leading international forum
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1468881	Actuator – leading international forum Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Diary

Diary
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1468882	Diary Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

New products

New Muting module eliminates unwanted shutdowns
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1468883	New Muting module eliminates unwanted shutdowns Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

New SMT placement systems from Assembléon enhance speed, flexibility and ease of use
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1468884	New SMT placement systems from Assembléon enhance speed, flexibility and ease of use Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Bosch identification system ID 40 with direct field bus connection
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1468885	Bosch identification system ID 40 with direct field bus connection Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Flexible suction cup for material handling reduces lead times and has a longer operating life
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1468886	Flexible suction cup for material handling reduces lead times and has a longer operating life Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

New PC Fieldbus cards for SERCOS interface
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1468887	New PC Fieldbus cards for SERCOS interface Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

NETALERT™ early warning & fast troubleshooting system for Devicenet
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1468888	NETALERT™ early warning & fast troubleshooting system for Devicenet Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Short-stroke rotary actuator offers predsion position control for factory automation operations
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1468889	Short-stroke rotary actuator offers predsion position control for factory automation operations Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Ultra-compact electronic screwdriver suitable for clean room use
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1468890	Ultra-compact electronic screwdriver suitable for clean room use Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

New thin bondline, thermal interface material – low thermal resistance with high integrity
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1468891	New thin bondline, thermal interface material – low thermal resistance with high integrity Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Patent abstracts

Apparatus and method for sensing motion in a MEMS
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1468892	Apparatus and method for sensing motion in a MEMS Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

Disc drive actuation system
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1468893	Disc drive actuation system Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

Rotary valve actuator
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1468894	Rotary valve actuator Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

Article comprising an inductor
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1468895	Article comprising an inductor Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

Tunable-trimmable MEMS capacitor
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1468896	Tunable-trimmable MEMS capacitor Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

MEMS variable optical attenuator
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1468897	MEMS variable optical attenuator Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML

Mini features

EMS aid development of prosthetic hand for children
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1468898	EMS aid development of prosthetic hand for children Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

NanoMuscles
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1468899	NanoMuscles Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Unique planetary roller screw technology enables linear actuators to provide higher speeds, higher loads and longer life
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1468900	Unique planetary roller screw technology enables linear actuators to provide higher speeds, higher loads and longer life Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Control via internet with the FP web server
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1468901	Control via internet with the FP web server Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Environmentally compatible and fast: new cleaning method for thermally deburred workpieces
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1468902	Environmentally compatible and fast: new cleaning method for thermally deburred workpieces Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Profil pierce nuts used for foolproof fastening of safety critical vehicle components
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1468903	Profil pierce nuts used for foolproof fastening of safety critical vehicle components Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Laser scanning speeds surface-modelling at DaimlerChrysler
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1468904	Laser scanning speeds surface-modelling at DaimlerChrysler Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Flexibility, product tracking, accuracy and reliability for British Timken
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1468905	Flexibility, product tracking, accuracy and reliability for British Timken Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Miniature slide units offer high load carrying capacity, smooth travel torsional stiffness and superb engineering
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1468906	Miniature slide units offer high load carrying capacity, smooth travel torsional stiffness and superb engineering Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly View HTML

Internet page

Internet page
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1468907	Internet page Journal: Assembly Automation Vol : 22 Issue: 1 Special Issue: Actuators and Micro Assembly Author(s): Jon Rigelsford View HTML