Modular robotic assembly of small devices.
The use of robots for the automatic assembly of devices of up to 100 x 100 x 100 mm is relatively uncommon today. Insufficient return on investment and the long lead times that are required have been limiting factors. Innovations in vision technology have led to the development of robotic assembly systems that employ flexible part-feeding. The benefits of these systems are described, which suggest that better ratios of price to productivity and deployment times are now achievable.
Frauenfelder
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Mikron Assembly Technology, Mikron SA Boudry, Switzerland. m.frauenfelder@ch.mikron-tg.com
D004867:Equipment Design; D004864:Equipment and Supplies / Q000191:economics; D007221:Industry; D012371:Robotics / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013996:Time and Motion Studies