Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Automatic 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 Manual screwdriver has automatic feeding from
Weber Automatic Assembly Systems, which we summarised at the time by saying "A new low cost manual hand screwdriver with automatic feeding offers an accessible method of achieving increased production levels in a wide range of industrial
applications".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Pallet system allows unmanned machining from
Fastems Divisions, Helvar: "A valve manufacturer's aim of having at least every third shift unmanned was achieved by automating the loading/unloading work pieces using a pallet handling/storage system".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Weber Automatic Assembly Systems
concerning its RSF automatic screwdriving equipment
- take a look at Flow drill screws replace BIW rivets and welding
which says: "Using flow drill screws rather than rivets or welding in BIW vehicle assembly, enables tough joints to be achieved faster and more efficiently, without affecting the strength or long term integrity".
Take a look also at the news release from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions UK, Sealing made easy during automated assembly,
as well as Latch pins for larger plastic hinge applications from Spirol Industries,
and Water-miscible bonded coatings are eco-friendly from Kluber Lubrication GB.
See also:
Small size flush mountable inductive sensors
(February 2007)
Aerco has introduced the Contrinex Series 300, a range of tiny, flush mountable inductive sensors available with housing diameters of 3mm and M4, with body length of only 22mm
Modular conveyor serves automatic assembly
(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
Modular top-hat rail Industrial PC.
(February 2007)
With the CX series of Embedded PCs, Beckhoff has combined PC technology and modular I/O level to form a DIN rail unit in the control cabinet
Automation company to invest more in Ireland
(January 2007)
A UK automation company is expanding its Irish operations in high tech manufacturing in the IT, electronic, pharmaceutical and medical sectors as well as traditonal manufacturing
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
Screwdriving unit integrates process control
(December 2006)
A screwdriving control unit allows the operator to input freely configurable process parameters to achieve integrated programmable cycle control
Automated systems for micro assembly
(November 2006)
Contax, the production automation system specialist is exhibiting on stand B603 at MDT/Medtec at the NEC on 14-15 February 2007
News on the Mikron Assembly Technology - automatic assembly from Mikron Machining Technology
(November 2006)
Mikron Assembly Technology has established a sales office near Barcelona, Spain, with sales manager, Joaquin Clavell directing activities in these markets
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
News on the Part feeding system for automatic assembly from Mikron Assembly Technology
(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%
Fine-blanking press has larger bed
(November 2006)
An extended-table fineblanking press has a double-size tool table capable of accommodating multi-stage modular tools and total press forces of between 4500 and 11,100kN
Step conveyor improves assembly line times
(November 2006)
A step conveyor, with feed unit and control module is designed to improve throughput times, productivity and profits at assembly shops undertaking production line screwdriving tasks
AC drive system expands into multi-axis usage
(October 2006)
Originally for high-performance single-axis applications, an AC drive can now be an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis applications
24V DC-Powered LVDT Position Sensors
(October 2006)
24V DC-Powered LVDT Position Sensors Designed for Easy Integration with PLCs, Digital Indicators, QC Systems
Automate and keep production jobs 'at home'
(September 2006)
UK automation systems company said it has seen huge growth in the types of business invsting in automation - and product redesign for automation - in order to keep production in Europe
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
Versatile drive makes integrated modular system
(August 2006)
A versatile drive expands the Sinamics S120 system into an integrated modular drives system for single-axis and multi-axis usage as it has converters for single-axis applications
Software targets manufacturing cost reduction
(May 2006)
Design for manufacture and assembly software guides engineers through the process of simplifying a product design, then quickly estimates assembly labor and part manufacturing costs
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
Dual function machine speeds IC engine assembly
(April 2006)
A special purpose machine, designed for the automatic insertion of valve seats and guides has was designed and built within three months and has reduced cylinder head assembly times
Standard and special automation pneumatics offered
(March 2006)
Italian manufacturer focuses on the development of standard and customised pneumatic components for automation and has developed over 200 products in under ten years
Collapsible Crate Provides Optimum Space
(February 2006)
IPL Material Handling has launched its collapsible crate that is claimed to provide optimum space and ventilation for shipping romaine and iceberg lettuce
Diesel engines to be CNC machined - like now!
(November 2005)
When a leading earthmoving plant builder made a rapid decision on engine building, the machine tool supplier had to act quickly to supply a system and pre-production parts, reports Mike Page
Modular spindle screwdrivers suit many tasks
(October 2005)
Modular spindle screwdrivers suit applications ranging from simple fastening to the most demanding high torque, repetitive jobs, ensuring maximum productivity
Self-tapping fasteners up quality, reliability
(July 2005)
Using direct screw fasteners, a car components supplier has reduced costs, raised quality and process reliability, increased OEM acceptance and has been drawn into OEM development team
Air screwdriver conditions monitored during use
(April 2005)
Air operated hand screwdriver unit is used in conjunction with a signal box, which evaluates the OK/Not OK signals from the screwdriver to maintain correct tightening torque and/or revolutions
EUPASS examines precision micro-assembly
(February 2005)
The EUPASS project aims to develop the next generation of automatic assembly machines - with open system architecture - with specific emphasis on precision micro assembly
Asian extension for integration services
(February 2005)
Support for customers of Gudel's recently-extended automation and material handling systems integration services has been boosted with the opening of two new operating companies in China and India
Fest appoints West Midlands pneumatics stockist
(November 2004)
Flangecombe,a specialist UK supplier of pneumatics technology located in the UK's West Midlands area, has been appointed a 'Premier Stockist' by Festo for its pneumatic control technology
Linear motion system delivered quickly
(November 2004)
In their drive to enhance quality and safety while keeping costs under close control, tier manufacturers to the automotive industry have to choose their own suppliers of linear motion systems wisely
Quad motor and machine control card added easily
(August 2004)
A quad motor and machine control card based on a 32-bit plug- and -play PCI Bus can easily be incorporated into any machine control task with no need for any user skills
Strain Sensor With Integrated Electronics
(July 2004)
The new Type 9234A piezoelectric strain sensor from Kistler Instruments has an integrated charge amplifier with remote control of measuring range and provides an analogue output voltage of +/-10V
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
News on the Automatic assembly systems from Elscint Automation
(March 2004)
A leading automation products manufacturer and systems integrator has recently started doing work for designing and prototyping of special purpose assembly machines