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The Latest...Researchers sing praises of parallel kinematic machines04-Nov-2009 20:49 GMT
PKMs are not widely used in the aerospace industry, but a paper to be presented at the Nov. 10-12 SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition in Seattle features test results that show ABB's Tau PKM could deliver advantages over industrial robots, gantry robots, and contemporary PKMs.
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Robots rule in applying F-35 stealth coat
15-Oct-2009 01:14 GMT
Lockheed Martin has implemented what it calls a unique robotic aircraft finishing system for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s stealth coating. A paper describing the hardware and software work that went into the system will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle.
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Alcoa fastener a lightning-strike fighter
14-Oct-2009 19:44 GMT
The Alcoa fastener conforms to machine-induced micro texture inherent in fastener holes drilled in composite material, reducing the likelihood of electrical arcing in a lightning strike. A paper describing Alcoa’s solution, and the testing that led to it, will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle.
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Longer range for new Omni-ID passive RFID tags
14-Oct-2009 19:15 GMT
Omni-ID has released a suite of new RFID products specifically designed for the manufacturing, transportation, and defense industries to track high-value assets. The 100-ft-plus read range Ultra tag uses 512-bit memory and 240-bit EPCglobal Class-1 Gen2-compliant silicon.
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Brötje develops flexible, modular automated drilling and fastening cell
14-Oct-2009 15:48 GMT
At the heart of the company’s MPAC solution is a 10-axis positioning unit that consists of an inner and outer system and that provides a work envelope unlimited in the X-axis and with a 180° A-axis. A paper describing this technology will be presented at the SAE 2009 AeroTech Congress & Exhibition Nov. 10-12 in Seattle.
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