Assembly Automation: Volume 24 Issue 2
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The international journal of assembly technology and managementTable of contents
Micro and modular assembly approaches headline fall shows
Richard BlossAutomated assembly is moving to smaller and more flexible systems and components, offering greater ability for redeployment and adaptability to device assembly as small as micro…
Interactive motion control using Ch – an embeddable C/C++ interpreter
Stephen S. Nestinger, Harry H. ChengA flexible agile assembly system requires an open architecture integration environment that is mechatronic device and computer platform independent. An interactive environment…
A new level of automation in fraction HP (kW) electric motor manufacturing
Jim KirkhoffA new innovative automated assembly system produces a wide range of fractional horsepower (kilowatt ) motor stators in a flex‐flow configuration for minimum change over time.
A real‐time manufacturing/assembly system performance evaluation and control model with integrated sensory feedback processing and visualization
Paul G. RankyThe aim of this paper is to introduce a real‐time performance evaluation and control model, for the purpose of reducing cost and improving the quality, and the real‐time…
Bluetooth ubiquitous networks: seamlessly integrating humans and machines
Olaf Diegel, Glen Bright, Johan PotgieterThe integration of humans and machines can be achieved using Bluetooth ubiquitous networks. Ideally, the interface between users and machines should be completely seamless and…
First results on vibration feeding of small parts in the presence of adhesive forces
Jan‐Mark Vorstenbosch, Fabien Bourgeois, Sandra Koelemeijer Chollet, Marcel TichemIn this paper, a flexible solution for part feeding in assembly is analysed for its suitability to feed small parts with typical dimensions between 0.5 and 5.0 mm. The feeding…
Applying Shainin’s variables search methodology in aerospace applications
Andrew Thomas, Jiju AntonyShainin's variables search methodology (SVSM) is a powerful tool for spotting the key or critical process parameters or variables (such as Red X, Pink X and Pale Pink X) from a…
A force‐reflecting teleoperator system with assembly state feedback
H.Y.K. Lau, M.C.C. Ngan, L.C.C. Wai, A.K.S. NgThe ability to appreciate the sensation of force and torque that is experienced by the slave device in a teleoperator system is essential for achieving remote manipulations such…
A SmartSpace for automation
Shivakumar SastryA SmartSpace is an integrated, intelligent, environment that facilitates new dimensions of human interaction with computing and physical environments by leveraging emerging trends…
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0144-5154Renamed to:
Robotic Intelligence and AutomationOnline date, start – end:
1980 – 2022Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedEditor:
- Prof Hong Qiao