Assembly Automation: Volume 24 Issue 1

Problems of machine/component interference in very high‐speed assembly processes using continuous motion technology

Continuous motion technology allows very high machine outputs for assembly and test operations. This paper presents the main advantages of continuous motion process compared to…

Mikron extends modularization

Modularization continues to evolve in the automated assembly system business. Mikron Technology Group, a Swiss headquartered system developer, has extended modularization beyond…

Marching towards MEMS

Standardized systems for feeding, gripping, and joining are needed to realize the potential of microsystem and nano‐system technology. This paper describes many several systems…

A four‐degree‐of‐freedom microprehensile microrobot on chip

This paper presents a cheap and easy‐to‐produce microprehensile microrobot on chip (MMOC). This four‐degree‐of‐freedom (DOFs) microprehensor is able to grip, hold and release…

Building a mini‐assembly system from a technology construction kit

As part of this paper, extracts will be presented from the results of the joint project “MiniProd”, which is carried out by the Fraunhofer IPA together with industrial partners…

Aspects on design of high precision parallel robots

This paper presents a concept for a micro‐assembly station and shows different possibilities for increasing the positioning accuracy. The main part of the station consists of a…

Robotic assembly and joining of miniature and MEMS components using adhesive films – test environment and experiences

Currently, adhesive films are replacing glue in many applications in semiconductor packaging and microelectronic assembly. When adhesive films are used to mount components on a…

Data modelling for web enabled design of modular precision assembly devices

One of the key factors for success in assembly automation at present is the ability of system integrators to deliver more reliable and customised systems within shorter periods of…

Force‐guided robot in automated assembly of mobile phone: overcoming component misalignment

This paper describes the development of a force‐guided robot that uses the information of contact force to overcome component misalignment in the automated assembly of a mobile…

Haptic interface for a nanohandling robot

Miniaturised nanohandling microrobots are used to handle objects of less than 100 μm size with accuracy down to several nanometres. Operating a nanohandling robot in the…

A classification scheme for quantitative analysis of micro‐grip principles

This paper proposes a classification scheme for the quantified analysis of micro‐grip principles. Micro‐part gripping has received quite some attention in micro‐assembly research…

Mini assembly cell for the assembly of mini‐sized planetary gearheads

This paper discusses a novel assembly method and system for a commercially available 8 mm diameter miniature planetary gearhead. Our system comprises a commercially available…

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Cognex machine vision chosen by major European sub-contractor

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The Mechanical Systems Design Handbook: Modelling, Measurement and Control

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Lean Assembly: The Nuts and Bolts of Making Assembly Operations Flow

Develop nanopositioning applications faster with new NI Piezo Tuning Wizard

Cartesian robot in use at glue gun testing plant

Beetle drive

Seminar report: nanotechnology – planning for the future now

Diary

New connector simplifies Profibus diagnostics

Rapid prototyping techniques gain ground in volume production

Clean motors: New maxon medical motors can be sterilised in an autoclave

Precision cutting

Xerox project leads to further work for birkby's

Long range, single-beam safety control

Optical component positioning apparatus

MEMS the word

Call for papers

Wafer producers first to spot potential of microreplication

Multi-action rivet nut provides fast installation, high strength and water-proof fastening

Mechanical Assemblies: Their Design, Manufacture, and Role in Product Development

Can pneumatics blow away light curtains?

Virtual Reality Technology

New marshallers for better product flow control

UK designed Simplicon</B>e<B> system significantly reduces the overall project costs of centralised control systems

A new era in safety technology

Miniature direct-drive linear motor stages have an ultra low profile of just 25 mm

Precision laser machining

Stratasys and objet geometries announce distribution agreement

Telescopic linear actuator

Precision glass grinding

Fifteen and counting: a landmark birthday for the Mint motion language: Language narrowly escaped being called BIFMOC, inventor reveals

Precision assembly technologies for mini and micro products

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