Assembly Automation: Volume 18 Issue 3
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The international journal of assembly technology and managementTable of contents
Assembly techniques evolve in new and old directions
Anna KochanReports on Euro Assemblage ’98, the biennial exhibition of assembly technology, held recently in Paris. Outlines growing trends towards cam‐driven assembly lines. Describes new…
Machine vision helps bring new medical device to market
Stephen KressActimed Laboratories Inc., USA, explain how they are using machine vision technology to develop automated inspection systems for home cholesterol‐screening kits.
SmartCart is low‐cost AGV
Jack HollingumInductive guidance system for the SmartCart AGV allows very fast installation and re‐layout using adhesive stainless steel strips on the floor. Vehicles are self‐contained and can…
SmartImage sensors deliver low‐cost Windows‐based vision to motion control
Michael SchreiberDVT Corporation gives an account of its motion control feedback and inspection system for optimal process enhancement. Gives application examples.
Design for assembly at the New York City Autoshow
Paul G. RankyThe annual International New York City Autoshow is one of the largest automotive exhibitions in the USA. This year more than ten new concept cars and several hundred new…
Integral attachment using snap‐fit features: a key to assembly automation. Part 7 ‐ testing the conceptual design methodology with a case study
Suat Genc, Robert W. Messler, Gary A. GabrieleA formalized, systematic approach to product design, using integral snap‐fit features to accomplish assembly was revealed in the first six parts of this series of papers. This…
ISSN:
0144-5154Renamed to:
Robotic Intelligence and AutomationOnline date, start – end:
1980 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditor:
- Prof Hong Qiao