Assembly Automation: Volume 19 Issue 2

Competitive edge and environmentally‐ conscious design through concurrent engineering

The goal of concurrent or simultaneous engineering is to move a product concept based on a market need to a manufactured and marketable product in the shortest possible time and…

Cleaning and surface preparation: which lasers for which applications?

Conventional processes for cleaning, stripping and surface preparation mainly use solvents or abrasives which can be harmful for the environment, and can also damage the surface…

The digital factory arrives at CIM ’98

This report on the 1998 Computers in Manufacturing exhibition examines the 3D simulation software products on display. While hardly competing in volume with the popular ERP and…

Jaguar uses knowledge‐based tools to reduce model development times

Reviews the emergence of knowledge‐based engineering tools and assesses the benefits of KBE. Describes how Jaguar Cars uses KBE to reduce vehicle development times. Discusses…

Rover’s E‐Build process assembles cars in the virtual world

Reviews the use of process simulation tools by Rover. Outlines the E‐Build process used in the development of the Rover 75. Describes how the building of digital prototypes saves…

Simulation tools ease and speed assembly cell development

Typical assembly cell development requires that the hardware be mostly functional before significant software development can begin. Utilizing a software simulation of the…

A new approach to 3‐dimensional cutting and trimming of metal panels

Laser cutting of sheet metal in both the flat and pressed form is a well‐established technique which has been used for many years. The limitations of this process are a relatively…

Schemebuilder: computer aided knowledge based design of mechatronic systems

Introduces the need for engineering knowledge management tools for storing past solutions and expert knowledge for the design of automatic precision machinery. The design of this…

Mechatronics‐based in‐process verification for flexible manufacturing systems

Automated visual inspection is vital in the production of manufactured products acceptable to world market standards. The volatile nature of the consumer markets is placing…

CompAir Tools and Equipment launches full system approach to self-feed units

Welding on impulse

Weidmuller adds new digital I/O to Fieldbus range

Successful Assembly Automation: A Development and Implementation Guide

Editorial

Engineering Management: Creating and Managing World-Class Operations

Laser welding and robotics provide quality and flexibility for Ultralife Batteries

Windows software speeds PROFIBUS diagnostics

ATT chooses RNA for high precision component handling

Component dispensing carousel helps eliminate assembly error and reduce assembly time

SafeNet. Safety by design

Faster feeder launched through teamwork

Fibre-optic interfaces for fieldbus applications

Easy pickings from MTE Turck

Low cost, ultra fast adhesives kit for rapid hand assembly

Economic conveyors for integrated machine builds

Advances in Manufacturing Technology

Internet page

ARRK first to offer thin-layer SLA technology for intricate tool production

XYFLEX multi-head dispensing technology launched in Northern Europe

Ace recirculating platen system

Servopack combined servo drive-controller offers compact single axis solution

DiagnoSYS introduce easy-to-use automated fine-pitch programming system

New compact cylinders from Bosch

VALISYS at the leading edge for right-first-time aerostructures

Diary

Cost-effective linear positioning