Assembly Automation: Volume 30 Issue 3

The fabrication and assembly of nanoelectronic devices

The purpose of this paper is to provide a review of recent developments in nanoelectronic devices, with an emphasis on the materials and fabrication technologies employed.

Development and error compensation of laser soldering system

Accurate alignment is vital to acquire high‐quality joints with less negative effects on the rest parts of the chip or other components on a board. The purpose of this paper is to…

Nonlinear analysis and parameters identification of servo mechanism with relay feedback

The purpose of this paper is to explore the nonlinear analysis on the relay feedback technology (RFT) applied to parameters identification of servo mechanism.

Using CBR to develop a VR‐based integrated system for machining fixture design

A fixture is a special tool used to accurately and stably locate the workpiece during machining process. Proper fixture design improves the quality and production of parts and…

A flexible joints microassembly robot with metamorphic gripper

The purpose of this paper is to report research which led to the realization of a robot for miniaturized assembly endowed with high‐accuracy and high‐operative flexibility.

Bulk nanostructure and amorphous metallic components using the electrospark welding process

The purpose of this paper is to outline the feasibility of using the electrospark welding (ESW) process to free‐form metallic components with nanostructured or amorphous…

Assembly semantics modeling for assembling process planning in virtual environment

The purpose of this paper is to develop a modeling and interactive operating method for virtual assembly (VA) to support assembly process generation based on interactive operation.

Simple assembly line balancing problem under the combinations of the effects of learning and deterioration

The purpose of this paper is to describe the introduction of simple assembly line balancing problems (SALBPs) under four joint combinations of two learning effects and two…

Multi‐sensor information fusion in pulsed GTAW based on fuzzy measure and fuzzy integral

The status of welding process is difficult to monitor because of the intense disturbance during the process. The purpose of this paper is to use multiple sensors to obtain…

Metris Camio 6.1 speeds up measurement preparation for ready-to-run inspection on any CMM

Fieldbus Foundation announces updated FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus Host Test Kit

Micro/nanoscale electronics assembly: where are we? Where do we go from here?

Web sites

Russian researchers demonstrate novel nanofabrication technology

Techno CNC Routers’ New Universal Knife System easily processes multiple applications in one setup

Introduction to Micromechanics and Nanomechanics

Altechna’s AltSCA femtosecond laser micromachining system uses Aerotech nanopositioning mechanics and motion controls

Stratasys makes four more materials compatible with Fortus 900mc 3D production system

New linear magnetic encoders for harsh environments – just 14 mm tall, LM13 encoder ideal for tight spaces and measuring lengths to 100 m

Diary

Patent abstracts

Cranfield develops revolutionary technology for manufacturing micro-scale devices

Nikon Metrology and Magestic Systems, Inc. collaborate on new solution to increase production of right-first-time composite parts

Managing against disasters

DNA used to assemble carbon nanotube electronics

Affordable Laser Micromachining now offered by Elliot Scientific

Rockwell Automation launches signal conditioners as first process component offering