Automated lamp manufacture

Abstract

Purpose

This paper seeks to describe automated lamp manufacturing.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper provides information on the automated manufacture of incandescent, fluorescent and light‐emitting diodes (LEDs).

Findings

The paper finds that the automated manufacture of conventional lamp types is similar, but LEDs require totally different techniques developed from the semiconductor industry.

Originality/value

The paper should be of value in terms of understanding the basics of automated lamp manufacturing, especially with LEDs, as these will be highly important general lighting products to save energy and provide innovation in lighting design in the near future.

Citation

Hunt, J.A. (2007), "Automated lamp manufacture", Assembly Automation, Vol. 27 No. 3, pp. 190-197. https://doi.org/10.1108/01445150710763196