TY  - JOUR
AB  - Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to review the automated assembly technology at the Assembly and Automation Expo. While assembly is the feature show, it combines with manufacturing of electronics, plastics and medical devices at the same venue.Design/methodology/approach– In‐depth interviews with exhibitors of automated systems, system integrators as well as suppliers of related components motion elements, laser markers.Findings– Automated assembly continues to become more flexible, modular, as well as better suited for smaller lot orders and includes more real‐time inspection capabilities.Originality/value– The paper shows that new products to be assembled are driving those who provide automated assembly systems to create better solutions. These include solutions that are more cost‐effective, faster and include more quality assessment and tracking as part of the automation.
VL  - 31
IS  - 3
SN  - 0144-5154
DO  - 10.1108/01445151111150550
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/01445151111150550
AU  - Bloss Richard
PY  - 2011
Y1  - 2011/01/01
TI  - Assembly and Automation Expo highlights innovations in automated assembly
T2  - Assembly Automation
PB  - Emerald Group Publishing Limited
SP  - 220
EP  - 223
Y2  - 2024/05/09
ER  -