Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automated Assembly",
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".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Wiring analyser tests harnesses, connectors from
Clare Instruments: "A tough, portable and reliable 'all-in-one' bench top high voltage wiring analyser rapidly and easily HiPot tests cables, connectors and harnesses".
In December 2007, we covered the news from IFM Electronic
concerning its Laser photocells
- take a look at Open new vistas in optical sensing
which says: "New laser photocells in high-grade stainless steel housing".
Take a look also at the news release from BNL (UK), Plastics bearings maker to expand UK capacity,
as well as Modelling reduces press tool design time from CoCreate Software,
and Automotive containers assembled and tested from Barr and Paatz.
See also:
Modeling for stamping and die casting
(September 2007)
Electric motor component maker, Stanzwerk, has cut its development time in half for tool design and parts production using CoCreate OneSpace Suite from CoCreate Software
Feeder speeds automated pierce fastening
(September 2007)
Mechanical fastening specialist has introduced a drum feeder unit that enables users to maximise the cost-effectiveness of its pierce nut and stud technology
Added value for technical mouldings
(August 2007)
A plastics moulding and sub-assembly subcontractor, AK Industries of Hereford, undertakes technically demanding design and production for many industries
Stud ensures accurate assembly positioning
(August 2007)
To ensure accurate positioning and high strength threaded fixing of components in sheet metal assemblies, a stud is for dynamic, static and shock load applications in 0.6mm-4.0mm thick materials
Gantry positioning stages are directly driven
(July 2007)
An extensive range of long travel gantry positioning stages use brushless direct-drive linear servo motors and precision feedback systems to operate at sub-micron accuracies
Plastics moulder has larger injection unit
(July 2007)
A large size injection unit, charging up to 2853g of polystyrene, will be demonstrated on a 5000kN injection moulder at the forthcoming K 2007 exhibition in Germany
SCARA robot needs less assembly line space
(July 2007)
Intended to offer highest versatility at lowest cost, a high-speed, horizontal, multi-joint SCARA robot is of a compact size to fit into assembly lines having limited space
Sealing made easy during automated assembly
(May 2007)
To achieve efficient seal mounting during automated assembly operations, detection systems sense seals' presence and closed tooling avoid fraturing or tearing the seals
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
Modular Automation is UK distributor for Easy-link
(February 2007)
Modular Automation International has an exclusive agreement with German manufacturer Rose and Krieger to distribute the new flexible conveyor system Easy-linkO in the UK
News on the Conveying system for automated assembly from Modular Automation International
(February 2007)
A modular conveying system for automated assembly lines uses a stable, extruded aluminium profile with a range of standard components to create complex, practical conveyors
Hotcan Proves to be Hot stuff
(February 2007)
A technology that has been around since the Second World War to give soldiers a hot meal on the go is now being used by a Derbyshire company to conquer the US market
Self-heating can manufacture supported
(January 2007)
The main benefits of an UK agency's support have been to enable a food manufacturer to consider a fully automated assembly process for a self-heating can
Robotic knife blade dispenser packaging
(January 2007)
A new robotic process at Stanley Tools has significantly reduced handling operations and improved productivity in knife blade dispenser packaging operations
Pack the knife
(December 2006)
Stanley Tools employs robotic automation A new robotic process at Stanley Tools has significantly reduced handling operations and improved productivity in knife blade dispenser packaging operations
Medical leak testing, assembly and automation
(December 2006)
TQC is to attend MDT - the Medtec event that will be held at the NEC in Birmingham in February 2007
Packaging Machinery Firm's New Design Engineer
(November 2006)
Standard-Knapp has appointed Jim Mulligan to the position of senior design engineer
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
News on the High speed automated assembly line from Festo
(September 2006)
High speed automated line - representing GBP 1 million investment in turnkey automation - produces a thermostat capsule/12s and will pay for itself within 3.5 years, saving 50%
Double 'pick-and-place' automation throughputs
(September 2006)
Equipped with two independent load-positioning Forcers - each controlled by its own Xenus Micro controller - linear motors will position two items in the time to position one
Automation company teams up with controls firm
(September 2006)
To capitalise on the strengths of each company's complementary product ranges, automation equipment specialist Gudel UK has teamed up with motion control systems supplier EURMotion
Slim-line' powered trollies aid production line
(September 2006)
'Using an inductive power transfer system to drive to individually powered trolleys that support cockpit assembly throughout a multi-station assembly line has resulted in a more versatile process
Torsion-proof assembly presses rated at 150kN
(September 2006)
Responding to the demand for highly torsion-proof assembly presses exerting higher forces, a servo press has a top force of 150kN (15 tonf) and a maximum stroke of 500mm
Sensors check metering and dispensing
(August 2006)
A range of sensors has been developed for automated metering and dispensing applications ideally suited for automotive engine and transmission assembly as well as for vehicle assembly
Automated assembly systems for tier one
(August 2006)
Four automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches
News on the Automated assembly systems - electrical from Contax
(August 2006)
Four Komax automated assembly systems are being used to manufacture a number of new automotive switchgear products including seat positioning and heating controls and ignition switches
Systems weld standard polypropylene - most colours
(July 2006)
Recent orders for CleanWeld systems include automotive air and fuel filter production taking work away from traditional hotplate machines and resin bonded assemblies
VMCs' programming system speeds throughput
(July 2006)
The simplicity of CNC programming on three VMCs allows jobs to be turned around faster, resulting in improved profitability coupled with a short learning curve for new operator-programmers
Kistler acquires German torque sensor company
(July 2006)
The Kistler Group has taken over the German producer of high quality torque sensor and force-displacement systems and complete test stands for electric motors, Dr Staiger Mohilo and Co
Linear stages offer high precision for tests
(June 2006)
High-precision linear stages provide high sensitivity and outstanding trajectory accuracy in a compact, robust and cost-efficient package for surface scanning, test and calibration
2-axis servo amplifier controls brushless motors
(May 2006)
A dual-axis servo amplifier for current (torque) control of brushless servo motors and the amplifier accepts encoder and Hall feedback data from wide range of servo motor types
Laser system controls pick and place grippers
(May 2006)
Using a patented frequency signal Processing measurement process a laser measurement system provides precise and rapid control of automated pick and place gripper equipment
Manufacture of reconfigurable assembly cells
(May 2006)
TQC and the Precision Manufacturing Group at the University of Nottingham, with be attending the MACH exhibition to show the results of the E-RACE European Project for the first time
Automated quality control for airbag component
(April 2006)
An automotive Tier 1 supplier approached SMAC to provide an automated quality control solution for a safety-critical airbag component