Industrial Robot: Volume 11 Issue 3
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The international journal of robotics research and applicationTable of contents
British Federal expands its horizons beyond welding
This West Midlands company is turning its attention to materials handling for which it is developing a new robot.
Washing away those F‐111 blues
The first industrial application of Hazmac's Workmaster robot is to clean aircraft fuel tanks at British Aerospace's Filton factory. Brian Rooks reports.
History and future outlook for robots in Japan
Kanji YonemotoAt present, Japan is the leader in the application of industrial robots, with approximately 50% of the population. This article traces some of the factors favouring this diffusion.
Semi·direct drive to the fore
Hitachi is pursuing a modular approach with a new robot, while investigating some novel designs. John Hartley reports
Michigan's auto industry on the move again
In this issue we are putting the State of Michigan in focus. Traditionally this has been the centre of the US auto industry and it looks as though the industry is beginning to…
Aiming for the top US spot
Michigan is making a strong bid to become the US robot State. Brian Rooks has visited several robot and automation companies in the State and finds a variety of operations.
Exploding the myths that surround GMF
In its short history GMF has gained both acclaim and notoriety. Brian Rooks visited the headquarters in Troy to separate truth from rumour.
Off·line robot programming via standardised interfaces
Dr‐Ing M. Weck, T. NiehausA lack of standardisation in current robot systems makes off‐line programming difficult to attain. In Germany a system has been developed to help overcome the problem.
Bringing the buying public to the vendors
In Spring 1985 the International Flexible Automation Center will open its doors in Indianapolis, USA, providing a permanent display of automation equipment and unique education…
Taking an unbiased view of robotics
TaylorHitec's best claim to fame is in robotic and FMS systems building. Brian Rooks has been finding out.
Move towards special·purpose robots
Although stand‐alone robots are used in several machine shops, John Hartley has found that the trend in Japan is towards the use of special‐purpose handling devices.
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0143-991xOnline date, start – end:
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Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen Access:
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- Dr Dimitrios Chrysostomou