Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Assembly System",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Standard bench presses can be customised from
Beckwood Press Company, which we summarised at the time by saying "Standardized benchtop hydraulic or pneumatic presses, of 30-100kN capacity, can be customised for assembly, compression, punching, trimming, blanking, stamping, and coining
applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Modular conveyor uses minimal energy from
Orbitform: "Low back pressure modular conveyor system moves provides strength and speed, moving parts freely with very low friction and exerts minimal force on adjacent automation components".
In July 2007, we covered the news from ATS Automation Tooling Systems
- take a look at Electronic security products making automated
which says: "A five-zone manufacturing system, featuring high-speed conveyance technology, will form part of a US$7.7 million contract awarded to ATS to automate electronic security products manufacture".
Take a look also at the news release from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK, Sealing made easy during automated assembly,
as well as Changing automotive manufacturing in Europe from Mike Page - editor's feature articles,
and Modular system and actuators for diabetics from Bosch Rexroth.
See also:
Power storage device agreement concluded
(April 2007)
Invetech has concluded a commercialization project on behalf of Australian-based CAP-XX, world leader in the development of prismatic supercapacitors
Ultrasonics enhance aqueous cleaning performance
(April 2007)
Many manufacturers are moving away from solvent-based cleaning systems towards aqueous alternatives, which can be enhanced by ultrasonic technology
Actuators ensure high accuracy assembly
(April 2007)
An automated assembly system designed to fabricate miniature sensor modules makes extensive use of electrical and pneumatic actuators to ensure high accuracy assembly and precision micro welding
Strategy for replacing Trichloroethylene
(February 2007)
Guyson International discusses strategies for replacing older solvents, covered by new EC regulations
Assembly system can be customised
(January 2007)
An 'off-the-shelf' cam operated assembly system can be customised to provide a simple, reliable, inexpensive assembly cell for a variety of applications
Ultrasonic cleaning machines have track record
(December 2006)
A range of ultrasonic cleaning machines with a proven track record is now being offered by Engis UK to customers across a wide cross section of industries
News on the Assembly system rationalisation from Bosch Rexroth
(November 2006)
A tyre pressure sensor manufacturer wished to upgrade its production line - installed in 1999 - to increase the capacity from 3 million to 5 million units/year by installing more automation
Modular automatic assembly system expanded
(November 2006)
Standardized pick and place units, feeders or Cartesian robots with X, Y, Z and R axes can be employed on a uniform chassis in the latest automatic linear assembly systems
Speedy assembly part feeding system is flexible
(November 2006)
Part feeding system for automatic assembly systems has a maximum speed of 80 'difficult' parts/min, is fully autonomous and has a reusability of more than 95%
Assembly workstations improve manual work
(November 2006)
A manual assembly or insertion line is used to handle insertion of odd-form components - those that cannot be machine- inserted
Automated assembly system use extended
(October 2006)
Leading automotive supplier, ArvinMeritor has extended the use of its GBP 0.5 million Komax Systems (formerly Sibos) automated assembly system
Automation/assembly systems suppliers co-operate
(September 2006)
Production automation specialist, Contax, and assembly system supplier, Ismeca Europe Automation, are to co-operate to provide a automation systems to medical device assembly companies
Aluminium profile systems build automation
(September 2006)
Aluminium profile systems cover from simple applications such as machine safety guards and work benches through to complex systems for machine frames, conveyors and linear slides
Manufacturer reduces costs through 'lean' advice
(July 2006)
Thanks to a scheme called 'Lift Off', a Leicestershire manufacturing company, Copely Developments, has reduced its costs by a potential GBP 120,000 through lean manfacturing
News on the Assembly system specification tool software from TQC
(May 2006)
A computer based, assembly system specification tool enables information to be rapidly entered in a traceable format that enables rapid generation of a complete assembly line specification
Stacking signal tower gives flexible assembly
(March 2006)
Signal towers feature a twist and lock assembly system that is quick and easy to use - a maximum of seven components will build signal towers from one to five colours, with or without alarm
Machine status provided 'at a glance'
(February 2006)
Signal towers, with options on high-intensity multi-LED light sources for maximum reliability and audible sounders - provide accurate machine status information that is visible 'at a glance.'
Integrated sensors simplify robotic assembly
(February 2006)
Integrated sensor systems being introduced at the MACH exhibition, for use with 'intelligent' robots, have taken system integration into the world of 'plug-and-play'
Assembly system conveyor drive positioners
(November 2005)
Inertial Aerosystems has announced the Conveyo-Trak series of stand-alone precision, closed loop, Conveyor Drive Positioners, designed specifically for assembly-line applications
Proven robot route taken for gearbox assembly
(September 2005)
Impressed with the overall reliability of robots supplied for an earlier automotive gearbox assembly system, the manufacturer again chose the same supplier for a second assembly cell
Robots' crucial role on Audi assembly line
(September 2005)
BAW Precision Engineering has installed a second transfer gearbox assembly line into Borg Warner's Margam factory using proprietary automation equipment wherever possible
Vision recognition ensures feeding is accurate
(August 2005)
A system of feeding devices for automation is based on the use of vision recognition and vertical vibration systems to identify parts in their various forms and positions
Linear motion automates hoist assembly
(August 2005)
Heavy duty linear motion system and an aluminium profile system have automated manual handling in the assembly of the drives for rope and chain hoists reducing time by 75%
Assembly system specification tool prototyped
(August 2005)
The European E-RACE project that is developing a computer based, customer oriented, assembly system specification tool has produced a working prototype
Manual assembly products encourage 'lean'
(June 2005)
By linking manual workplaces and stocking shelves, including material containers and track rollers, users now can do away with production waste
Modular storage eliminates production waste
(June 2005)
Linked manual workplaces and material supply shelves, including material containers and track rollers, helps users to do away with production waste
Ultrasonic clean and rinse tanks are reliable
(March 2005)
Ultrasonic clean and rinse tanks have ultrasonic transducers that provide high performance and reliability together with uniform distribution of the ultrasonic energy
Hand-held or bench microscopes have ESD
(December 2004)
Whether hand-held or bench-mounted designs, microscopes are designed for carrying out checks on electronics components and can be connected to a monitor or lap-top
Tier 1 supplier spends $14m on automation
(November 2004)
ATS Automation Tooling Systems has secured an approximately CDN $17 million (approximately US $14 million) automation systems order from a major North American Tier I automotive customer
Custom motion control from Labview
(October 2004)
With NI SoftMotion, machine builders and OEMs can use National Instruments' Labview graphical development environment to create customised motion controllers for any platform
Pneumatics system helps mass test T-pieces
(June 2004)
Faced with a challenge to design an automated, very high throughput leak testing system to test T-pieces a manufacturer enlisted the help of an automation specialist in pneumatics technology
Leak tester and automation provider solve problem
(May 2004)
Faced with a challenge from one of its customers to design a fully automated, very high throughput leak testing system, enlisted the help of automation specialist to solve the problem
Cost-effective assembly system installed
(January 2004)
India based Avasarala Automation, has provided cost effective solution for a compressor assembly line for air-conditioner and refrigerator system
Assembly technology experience to be exchanged
(October 2003)
November 6th and 7th sees the next meeting of Assembly-Net, a European funded project established in order to share and exchange the latest developments in assembly system technology