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Volume 26 Issue 3

Published: 2006 | Start Page: 181


Special Issue: Parts feeding and parts presentation
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Articles

Articles
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1563271 Vision today for assembly automation
Donald Braggins (pp. 181-183)
Keywords: Cameras, Inspection, Pattern recognition
ArticleType: General review
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1563272 High-speed imaging investigations from Pixoft Diagnostic Imaging Ltd
Christine Connolly (pp. 184-187)
Keywords: Cameras, Image processing, Measurement, Vibration measurement
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1563273 Robotunits takes a Lego-brick approach to automation system building
Christine Connolly (pp. 188-191)
Keywords: Conveyors, Fasteners, Linear motion, Production equipment
ArticleType: Case study
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1563274 Automated assembly of electrical panel covers
Richard Bloss (pp. 192-194)
Keywords: Assembly, Automation, Conveyors, Robotics, Spot welding
ArticleType: Case study
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1563275 A measurement system for brake connectors in automobiles
Jin-jiang Wang, Jiang-yun Zeng, Xutao Mo, Ren Li, Peng Wang, Wen-yao Liu, Ming Liu (pp. 195-199)
Keywords: Assembly, Automotive industry, Image processing
ArticleType: Research paper
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1563276 Six sigma: effective handling of deep rooted quality problems
Andrew Lee-Mortimer (pp. 200-204)
Keywords: Lean production, Manufacturing industries, Production improvement, Six sigma
ArticleType: Case study
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1563277 Wireless ethernet for industrial applications
Richard Piggin, David Brandt (pp. 205-215)
Keywords: Information networks, Safety, Wireless
ArticleType: General review
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1563278 Advanced vision guided robotics provide “future-proof” flexible automation
Andrew Perks (pp. 216-220)
Keywords: Automation, Image sensors, Robotics
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1563279 Blades for feeding 3D parts on vibratory tracks
Onno C. Goemans, Ken Goldberg, A. Frank van der Stappen (pp. 221-226)
Keywords: Assembly, Parts, Research methods, Vibration
ArticleType: Research paper
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1563280 Laser micromachining for mould manufacturing: I. The influence of operating parameters
Paulo Bartolo, Joel Vasco, Bruno Silva, Carlos Galo (pp. 227-234)
Keywords: Lasers, Manufacturing industries, Material-removal processes, Surface defects
ArticleType: Research paper
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1563281 Networked embedded automation
Nunzio Hayslip, Shivakumar Sastry, Jon S. Gerhardt (pp. 235-241)
Keywords: Actuators, Automation, Conveyors
ArticleType: Research paper
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Book Review

Assembly Line Design: The Balancing of Mixed-Model Hybrid Assembly Lines with Genetic Algorithms
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1563269 Assembly Line Design: The Balancing of Mixed-Model Hybrid Assembly Lines with Genetic Algorithms
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 3
Special Issue: Parts feeding and parts presentation
Author(s): Brahim Rekiek and Alain Delchambre
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Design for Existing Lines (DFEL): New Part and Process Plan Design Determination and Optimization to Best Fit and Utilize Available Existing Production Lines
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1563270 Design for Existing Lines (DFEL): New Part and Process Plan Design Determination and Optimization to Best Fit and Utilize Available Existing Production Lines
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Author(s): Arlene G. Smithson
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Editorial

Jumble fever
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1563282 Jumble fever
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

Parts feeding and parts presentation
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1563283 Parts feeding and parts presentation
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Author(s): Mike Tao Zhang
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News

Automation systems are striving to close the data gap between enterprise business systems and the factory floor
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1563284 Automation systems are striving to close the data gap between enterprise business systems and the factory floor
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Diary

Diary
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1563285 Diary
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New products

Polyfeed feeding device provides maximum flexibility with Cognex vision
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1563286 Polyfeed feeding device provides maximum flexibility with Cognex vision
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Small placement machine now has vision
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1563287 Small placement machine now has vision
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Quin makes linear motion easy
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1563511 Quin makes linear motion easy
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Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley GuardLogix which combines standard and safety control functionality
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1563288 Rockwell Automation introduces Allen-Bradley GuardLogix which combines standard and safety control functionality
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New Stratasys FDM Vantage X rapid prototyping system offers three additional material options
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1563289 New Stratasys FDM Vantage X rapid prototyping system offers three additional material options
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Patent abstracts

Patent abstracts
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1563290 Patent abstracts
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Mini features

OEMs optimize material handling efficiency with COAX®inside
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1563291 OEMs optimize material handling efficiency with COAX®inside
Journal: Assembly Automation
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European Space Agency develops self-healing materials
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1563292 European Space Agency develops self-healing materials
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Nanotechnology research yields high strength, chemically powered artificial muscles
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1563293 Nanotechnology research yields high strength, chemically powered artificial muscles
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Caire Industrie uses In-Sight® vision sensors on connector assembly machines for FCI Cognex
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1563294 Caire Industrie uses In-Sight® vision sensors on connector assembly machines for FCI Cognex
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Cognex vision systems guarantee the quality of plastic components for the automobile industry
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1563295 Cognex vision systems guarantee the quality of plastic components for the automobile industry
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Optimize setup, secure quality, check inventory with FLX-MIS
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1563296 Optimize setup, secure quality, check inventory with FLX-MIS
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Modular automation keeps production flowing for Britain's market leader in garden watering
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1563297 Modular automation keeps production flowing for Britain's market leader in garden watering
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New manufacturing cell uses TOX fastening for speed and flexibility
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1563298 New manufacturing cell uses TOX fastening for speed and flexibility
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Web sites

Web sites
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1563299 Web sites
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Author(s): Jessica Mytum-Smithson
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