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Volume 29 Issue 3

Published: 2009 | Start Page: 209

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Articles

Articles
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1801158 Innovations and applications of the Cybaman replicator from Traki-iski Ltd
Christine Connolly (pp. 209-213)
Keywords: Automation, Batch size, Computer aided design, Innovation, Manufacturing systems
ArticleType: Case study
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1801159 Shape-memory materials: a review of technology and applications
Robert Bogue (pp. 214-219)
Keywords: Alloys, Elasticity, Materials with purpose, Mechanical properties of materials, Polymers
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1801160 An optimal tolerance allocation model for assemblies with consideration of manufacturing cost, quality loss and reliability index
Yuan Mao Huang, Ching-Shin Shiau (pp. 220-229)
Keywords: Assembly, Quality management, Reliability management, Tolerances
ArticleType: Research paper
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1801161 Comparing speed to complete progressively more difficult mobile robot paths between human tele-operators and humans with sensor-systems to assist
David Sanders (pp. 230-248)
Keywords: Operating systems, Robotics, Sensors, Ultra-sonics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1801162 Research on assembly sequence planning based on genetic simulated annealing algorithm and ant colony optimization algorithm
Hongbo Shan, Shenhua Zhou, Zhihong Sun (pp. 249-256)
Keywords: Design for assembly, Job sequence loading, Programming and algorithm theory
ArticleType: Case study
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1801163 Assembly on moving production line based on sensor fusion
Heping Chen, George Zhang, William Eakins, Thomas Fuhlbrigge (pp. 257-262)
Keywords: Assembly, Control system analysis, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1801164 Monitoring and controlling the complex product assembly executive process via mobile agents and RFID tags
Huibin Sun, Zhiyong Chang, Rong Mo (pp. 263-271)
Keywords: Assembly, Control systems, Radio frequencies, System monitoring, Tagging
ArticleType: Research paper
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1801165 Micropositioning control of smart shape-memory alloy-based actuators
E. Asua, V. Etxebarria, A. Garcia, J. Feuchtwange (pp. 272-278)
Keywords: Actuators, Alloys, Control technology, Wires
ArticleType: Research paper
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1801166 Distributed parallel virtual assembly environment for automobile development
Zhen Xijin, Wu Dianliang, Fan Xiumin, Hu Yong (pp. 279-289)
Keywords: Automotive industry, Design for assembly, Virtual work
ArticleType: Research paper
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Editorial

Flexible friends
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1801167 Flexible friends
Vol : 29 Issue: 3
Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

Ambient-intelligence, rapid-prototyping and where real people might fit into factories of the future
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1801168 Ambient-intelligence, rapid-prototyping and where real people might fit into factories of the future
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Author(s): David Sanders
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News

Evolvable assembly systems environment
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1801169 Evolvable assembly systems environment
Vol : 29 Issue: 3
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Frost and Sullivan – wireless devices
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1801170 Frost and Sullivan – wireless devices
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Diary

Diary
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1801171 Diary
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New products

Mclennan expand range of high-precision linear position encoders with new miniature series
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1801172 Mclennan expand range of high-precision linear position encoders with new miniature series
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Essemtec launch new semi-automatic printer
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1801173 Essemtec launch new semi-automatic printer
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Patent abstracts

Patent abstracts
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1801174 Patent abstracts
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Book review

Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications: A Toolbox for Prototype Development
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1801175 Rapid Prototyping and Engineering Applications: A Toolbox for Prototype Development
Vol : 29 Issue: 3
Author(s): Krassimir Dotchev
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Mini features

Empowered by VX, modern industries helps machinists boost productivity
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1801176 Empowered by VX, modern industries helps machinists boost productivity
Vol : 29 Issue: 3
Author(s): Michelle Gerber
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Volkswagen verifies and optimizes engine sand core parts using Metris laser scanning
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1801177 Volkswagen verifies and optimizes engine sand core parts using Metris laser scanning
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Web sites

Web sites
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1801178 Web sites
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