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Test and Inspection

How to Use Vision Systems to Improve Automated Assembly

Vision systems can recognize different parts, determine how they are positioned, and tell a robot exactly how and where to pick them up and drop them off.

Adam Cort

November 1, 2003

Between machine vision systems, smart cameras and sensors, there is an option for every assembly application.

Why Clean No-Clean?

John Sprovieri

November 1, 2003

No-clean solder paste was supposed to obviate the need to clean circuit boards. So why are many electronics assemblers still grappling with the process?

AIA: New Stealth-Ship Radar Rotates on Bearings

November 1, 2003

The British Royal Navy uses a multifunction radar developed by Alenia Marconi Systems Ltd. Timken Co. crossed roller bearings are used in the turning base of the radar systems.

Assembly Lines: Capital Spending Increases in 2003

November 1, 2003

Nearly one half of metalforming companies plan to increase their capital spending in 2003 compared to 2002.

Uncommon Sense: Adam Smith on Outsourcing

November 1, 2003

At what point do we have to ask ourselves, "If they are making a profit from selling us our old parts, and we have not reduced our overhead, who is making money now?"

AIA: Marking Devices Brands Branding Irons

November 1, 2003

L&H recently acquired a Matthews International Corp. Model 2045 Indent-A-Mark roll marking machine. It brands L&H's fire-heated irons, as well as its newer line of freeze branding irons.

Assembly Lines: Robotics Industry Posts Gain

November 1, 2003

North American robotics suppliers have had their best start since 1999.

AIA: Flexible Engine Assembly System Aces First Test During Changeover

November 1, 2003

Cummins selected SI Systems to install a new towline-based assembly system.

AIA: Sensors Improve Adhesive Application

November 1, 2003

An adhesive dispensing system from Precitec Inc. is now being used at DaimlerChrysler's Warren Truck Assembly Plant and St. Louis North Assembly Plant.