Industrial Robot: Volume 13 Issue 2
Strapline:
The international journal of robotics research and applicationCategory:
Mechanical and Materials EngineeringTable Of Contents
Robotics —: a new tool for Black & Decker
An early application of the AdeptOne direct drive robot for mechanical assembly is at Black & Decker's factory at Easton in Maryland, USA. Brian Rooks recently visited the…
Are AGVs set to follow the robotics growth path?
Many people feel the automated guided vehicle business is about to take off in the way that robotics did some years ago. John Mortimer reports
Robot helps tobacco firm to unpack
Handling heavy and awkward packages is a growing area forrobots. Brian Rooks describes a tobacco bale handling system installed at BAT (UK and Export) in Liverpool, using…
Bend and stretch for spray robot
A vitreous enamel spray robot at Edward Curran is tackling a difficult job which required two operators and is on course for a two‐year payback
Cummins gains experience with its first robot cell
The first robot cell at the Cummins Engine plant in Scotland is not only a first class production system but it is also providing the company with invaluable experience…
A worthy host of the ISIR
This year the 16th International Symposium on Industrial Robots(ISIR) comes to Belgium. Brian Rooks looks at robotics activities in that country to set the scene for the…
Toshiba looks toward future expansion
After its slow move into a position as a fully‐fledged robot maker, Toshiba is now intent on doubling output, and making an impact in overseas markets. John Hartley reports.
Robot welder boosts productivity
Peter MullinsWartsila of Finland has teamed up with Rosenlew Automation and Kemppi Oy in a robot welding venture
ISSN:
0143-991xOnline date, start – end:
1973Copyright Holder:
Emerald Publishing LimitedOpen access:
hybridEditor:
- Dr Clive Loughlin