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Volume 26 Issue 4

Published: 2006 | Start Page: 265


Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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1579228 A lean route to manufacturing survival
Andrew Lee-Mortimer (pp. 265-272)
Keywords: Continuous improvement, Culture techniques, Electronics industry, Flow, Lean production, Process management
ArticleType: Case study
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1579229 Welding innovations for thick and thin sheet
Anna Kochan (pp. 273-274)
Keywords: Automotive industry, Construction industry, Lasers, Robotics, Welding
ArticleType: General review
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1579230 Volkswagen highlights EOS assembly at Hannover Messe
Anna N. Kochan (pp. 275-278)
Keywords: Assembly, Laser welding, Painting, Production management, Robotics, Vision
ArticleType: General review
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1579231 Smart robot that picks parts from bins
Richard Bloss (pp. 279-282)
Keywords: Parts, Robotics
ArticleType: Case study
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1579232 Inspection systems for electronic circuits from the “Close-Ups” company
Christine Connolly (pp. 283-286)
Keywords: Surface fitting, Video equipment
ArticleType: Technical paper
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1579233 Virtually formed manufacturing enterprises
Ramazan Yaman, Soha Eid Moussa (pp. 287-298)
Keywords: Decentralized control, Virtual work
ArticleType: Research paper
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1579347 A novel parallel robot for current microassembly applications
Luca Bruzzone, Rezia M. Molfino (pp. 299-306)
Keywords: Assembly, Parallel programming, Robotics
ArticleType: Research paper
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1579234 Methodology for knowledge enriched requirements specification for assembly system reconfiguration
Hitendra Hirani, Svetan Ratchev, Niels Lohse, George Valtchanov (pp. 307-314)
Keywords: Assembly, Knowledge management systems, Specifications
ArticleType: Research paper
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1579348 The role of key characteristics in the design of mechanical assemblies
Daniel E. Whitney (pp. 315-322)
Keywords: Automotive industry, Control, Design for assembly, Production methods
ArticleType: Research paper
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1579235 E-learning of automated parts feeding
Patrick Chua (pp. 323-334)
Keywords: Education, Electronics industry, Feeding devices, Parts, Vibration
ArticleType: Research paper
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1579236 Strategic selection of assembly systems under viable demands
Tetsuo Yamada, Kakefuda Satomi, Masayuki Matsui (pp. 335-342)
Keywords: Assembly lines, Lead times, Matrix algebra, Profit, Strategic management
ArticleType: Research paper
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Editorial

Learning not to do things
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1579237 Learning not to do things
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Electronics Industry
Author(s): Clive Loughlin
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Viewpoint

Developing skills to exploit technology
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1579238 Developing skills to exploit technology
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Electronics Industry
Author(s): M. Onori
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Emerald Literati Network

Awards for Excellence
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1579239 Awards for Excellence
Journal: Assembly Automation
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News

Industry uptake of RFID increases despite privacy concerns
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1579240 Industry uptake of RFID increases despite privacy concerns
Journal: Assembly Automation
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STRATASYS leads the rapid prototyping industry, according to industry report
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1579241 STRATASYS leads the rapid prototyping industry, according to industry report
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Wind River expands DSO development solutions to support deployed devices with new management suite
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1579242 Wind River expands DSO development solutions to support deployed devices with new management suite
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Profil wins 500,000 euro fastening technology order at Swindon Pressings
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1579243 Profil wins 500,000 euro fastening technology order at Swindon Pressings
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Diary

Diary
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1579244 Diary
Journal: Assembly Automation
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New products

No PLC required for new Cognex checker sensor
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1579245 No PLC required for new Cognex checker sensor
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
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More materials can now be soldered with new ultrasonic irons from Solbraze
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1579246 More materials can now be soldered with new ultrasonic irons from Solbraze
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Schmersal introduces safety switch to non-contact family
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1579247 Schmersal introduces safety switch to non-contact family
Journal: Assembly Automation
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PIAB introduces the BL40-3P suction cup for reliable plastic bag handling
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1579248 PIAB introduces the BL40-3P suction cup for reliable plastic bag handling
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Effortless real-time control of 40 axles
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1579249 Effortless real-time control of 40 axles
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Patent Abstracts

Patent Abstracts
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1579250 Patent Abstracts
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Book reviews

Assembly Automation and Product Design, second edition (Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Processing)
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1579251 Assembly Automation and Product Design, second edition (Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Processing)
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Mini features

Novel hybrid optical assembly technique developed in the UK
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1579252 Novel hybrid optical assembly technique developed in the UK
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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Modular automation helps Birmingham curtain manufacturer make curtains ten times faster
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1579253 Modular automation helps Birmingham curtain manufacturer make curtains ten times faster
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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iTi introduces inline curing printer for development of inkjet materials and processes
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1579254 iTi introduces inline curing printer for development of inkjet materials and processes
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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ESI group releases PAM-ASSEMBLY for distortion engineering
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1579255 ESI group releases PAM-ASSEMBLY for distortion engineering
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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Technifor and Cognex guarantee complete security and traceability of biological samples for Central Labo Europe
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1579256 Technifor and Cognex guarantee complete security and traceability of biological samples for Central Labo Europe
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Special Issue: Electronics Industry
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High-speed valve testing machine uses Festo pneumatic grippers
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1579257 High-speed valve testing machine uses Festo pneumatic grippers
Journal: Assembly Automation
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Web sites

Web sites
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1579258 Web sites
Journal: Assembly Automation
Vol : 26 Issue: 4
Special Issue: Electronics Industry
Author(s): Jessica Mytum-Smithson
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