... Industry 4.0 Multi-agent technology Multi-criteria decision making Fuzzy analytic hierarchy process (FAHP) Fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory (FDEMATEL) Automotive Automatic assembly Autonomous robots Flexible manufacturing The manufacturing sector has been undergoing...

... as following form: Lei Xiong can be contacted at: xionglei301263@163.com 19 04 2021 03 07 2021 14 08 2021 26 08 2021 © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Control Automotive Model predictive control ADRC Wind...

...Berrin Denizhan; Salih Özçelik; Tuğba Havuç Purpose The first in first out (FIFO) rule is an indispensable rule in the automotive industry. However, during production, the order of coming to welding operation and exiting through the painting operation is broken. Consequently, the rule of FIFO also...

... been conducted within an assembly line for automotive components. The work aims to provide insights on the impact of loop layout features with respect to lean principles’ application; operative solutions related to some logistic limit of loop layout; and how kanban technique can be adapted to an O...

... in practice, a new collaborative testing system for an automated water leak test was designed using an image processing system utilized by the robot. Design/methodology/approach – The “water leak test” in an automotive final assembly line is often a significant cost factor due to its labour-intensive...

... occur during the assembling process ∑_b=1gt_c.b=time losses due to failures of g common mechanisms (min/product) Manufacturing Automotive Assembly B=buffer time capacity Q=productivity rate...

...Paul G. Ranky The fundamental purpose of building simulation models is because it is often impossible to experiment with real‐world systems. In terms of our networked robots in the automotive welding and assembly lines, simulating possible scenarios, both for design as well as for operation control...

... manufactured in stainless steel allows its application in a range of industries including food and pharmaceutical. Food and pharmaceuticals are areas that the company DT Assembly and Test – Europe is expanding into as a means to smooth out its essentially cyclic business in the automotive industry...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Assembly Automotive Mikron achieves zero defects in high-speed assembly of gas generators for TRW airbag systems Keywords: Assembly, Automotive The assembly of gas generators for the inflation of automotive air bags demands the highest...

... Several other vehicle manufacturers are discussing the same application with IBG. Bernd Bruckert is confident of selling a further eight to ten systems within the next two years. He believes that robots are making a comeback in automotive assembly applications. "The robot systems we have today...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Automation Assembly Automotive Delphi uses Negari system to support lean manufacturing and provide production flexibility Keywords: Automation, Assembly, Automotive Modular Automation, from Birmingham, has designed and built a new semi...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Laser welding Automotive Keywords: Laser welding, Automotive A high power, direct diode laser transmission welding system, from Herfurth Laser Technology, of Coventry, is being used by Birkby's Plastics Ltd in the manufacture of a new...

...Jon Rigelsford The apparatus described comprises an assembly line having a right-hand body subassembly line, a left-hand body subassembly line and an underbody subassembly line. An overhead transport system is provided for transporting automotive components along at least one of the subassembly...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Storage Parts handling Automotive Keywords: Storage, Parts handling, Automotive Dynamic storage solutions from Bito help BMW group achieve world market targets Carton live storage has been shown to be reduce space requirements, improve...

... © MCB UP Limited 2002 --> Simulation Automotive Process planning Ford extends use of Tecnomatix software in its virtual manufacturing initiative Keywords: Simulation, Automotive, Process planning World's second largest automotive manufacturer aims to reduce...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> CAD CAM Automotive Robots Show car to road car in 18 months Keywords: CAD, CAM, Automotive, Robots DASSAULT Systemes software has enabled TWR to take a concept car shown at the NEC International Motor Show and create a road car in full...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Assembly Automotive Technorop Automation helps position seals in car assembly Keywords: Assembly, Automotive French company Technorop Automation recently exhibited its automated equipment for the positioning of self-adhesive seals...

... © MCB UP Limited 2001 --> Pneumatics Automotive Festo automates Mini line Keywords: Pneumatics, Automotive Following a high-profile agreement with the BMW Group to supply automated manufacturing solutions for the prestigious new production line, Europe's leading...

...John Mortimer Only ten people are required to man a new flexible, low‐volume but highly automated assembly facility that has been designed by Johann A. Krause Maschinenfabrik GmbH of Bremen to produce complex automotive components. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Assembly Automotive Inspection...

... Keywords: Assembly, Automotive, Supply chain Hot air staking used for automatic assembly of demister vent assemblies The need to gain a competitive advantage by manufacturing products faster,better and more cost-effectively than ever before is driving companies throughout...