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Robotunits takes a Lego‐brick approach to automation system building

Robotunits takes a Lego‐brick approach to automation system building Purpose – To highlight an innovative approach to the construction of factory production equipment. Design/methodology/approach – Explains the philosophy of the company and catalogues its range of components, which combine to build a wide assortment of industrial equipment. Findings – Careful design has produced components that are easy to assemble and yield rugged structures, whilst their interconnectivity has dramatically reduced the number of parts needed and increased the variety of constructions possible. Practical implications – This approach saves customers time and logistical effort. Originality/value – Makes assembly engineers aware of an alternative to welded steel construction. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Assembly Automation Emerald Publishing

Robotunits takes a Lego‐brick approach to automation system building

Assembly Automation , Volume 26 (3): 4 – Jul 1, 2006

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Publisher
Emerald Publishing
Copyright
Copyright © 2006 Emerald Group Publishing Limited. All rights reserved.
ISSN
0144-5154
DOI
10.1108/01445150610679704
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Abstract

Purpose – To highlight an innovative approach to the construction of factory production equipment. Design/methodology/approach – Explains the philosophy of the company and catalogues its range of components, which combine to build a wide assortment of industrial equipment. Findings – Careful design has produced components that are easy to assemble and yield rugged structures, whilst their interconnectivity has dramatically reduced the number of parts needed and increased the variety of constructions possible. Practical implications – This approach saves customers time and logistical effort. Originality/value – Makes assembly engineers aware of an alternative to welded steel construction.

Journal

Assembly AutomationEmerald Publishing

Published: Jul 1, 2006

Keywords: Conveyors; Linear motion; Fasteners; Production equipment

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