Industrial Robot: Volume 9 Issue 1

SPOTLIGHT ON: From welding rods to robots

Following the Automan exhibition the welding systems marketed by WRA of Wolverhampton are becoming increasingly automated.

German robot industry sets to take on the opposition

From a zero user ten years ago West Germany is now one of the three front runners in the application of industrial robots. One reason is that companies successful in other fields…

Japan: Not as advanced as many might believe

Jack Gascoigne, winner of the 1981 British Robot Association's Travel Award, has recorded his impressions of his tour of Japanese industry at the time of the 11th International…

Improving quality and productivity in foundries

P. Vicentini

A large variety of robots are used in the forge and foundry industries. As yet no clear pattern of application has emerged but this is likely to change in the years ahead.

The practical approach to an unmanned FMS operation

K. Kobayashi, H. Inaba

The flexible manufacturing system now in operation at Fujitsu Fanuc has attracted much attention, particularly in the aspect use of an industrial robot combined with a CNC machine…

Robots effect on production, work and employment

P. Kalmbach, R. Kasiske, F. Manske, O. Mickler, W. Pelull, W. Wobbe‐Ohlenburg

Based on the results of a social‐science study the effects of the use of robots is described.

Bursting at the seams at Robot VI

The appetite for robots in the USA is almost unsatiable at the present time. At Robots VI held in Cobo Hall, Detroit there were neither enough seats for delegates or aisle space…

The Japanese Scene: Applications diversify

John Hartley

Some robot makers look for new applications, while others seek overseas partners, but demand for more of the same robots continues.