The paper presents a size-adapted assembly system for the automated precision assembly of active microsystems. The part sizes of the microsystems can reach centimeter range, but they must be assembled with an assembly accuracy of about a few micrometers. The results of a sensor guided assembly process using a 3D vision sensor are shown. This process reaches a positioning uncertainty of 1.2 μm a...

diamondoids are cage-like saturated hydrocarbons consisting of fused cyclohexane rings. thediamondoids family of compounds is one of the best candidates for molecular building blocks (mbbs)in nanotechnology to construct organic nanostructures compared to other mbbs known so far. thechallenge is to find a route for self-assembly of these cage hydrocarbons and their applications in thebottom-up s...

objectives: nowadays, snap-fits are used in the automotive industry as a proper alternative for mechanical joints, cabling joints, and car interior lining joints. due to the special form of these joints, which are assembled manually, the contact area between snap-fits and the worker's fingertips can be too small. this can cause skin pain on the worker's fingertips. therefore, an ergonomic study...

Optimisations in production processes are routine most engineering companies. The possibility of using simulation is crucial for the industry 21st century because it provides an opportunity to verify many variants a very short time. results obtained this way can then contribute faster decision-making field manufacturing process optimisation. paper includes case study assembly line process. aim ...