Volume 114 (2024), Edition 09

To optimize production processes and reduce material waste in the manufacturing industry, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing methods are getting more important. These methods are applied across the entire process chain from initial...

This article deals with the development of a device which helps a standard milling machine to insert metallic thread inserts (fully automated) into any components. First, there are preliminary investigations for process parameters carried out,...

The broad range of battery systems and conditions presents a significant challenge to the remanufacturing and reuse of returned commercial vehicle batteries. Adaptive automated disassembly using a large mobile robot for truck batteries is a...

AI-based image processing is considered as key technology for digitization and automation in production. Since the necessary image data sets, e.g. for quality assurance, have to be recorded and annotated on real structures in a time-consuming...

The research project „ARKIDES“ addresses the challenges of a circular economy in the electronics industry by developing an automated dismantling and sorting system for large electrical appliances. Using robotics and advanced image recognition...

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SME), exploiting the full potential of industrial cobots can be difficult, because their use is often associated with increased programming effort, making the production of small batch sizes economically...

Capacitor discharge welding (CDW) is a resistance welding process characterized by short process times and good potential for automation. Up to now, recorded parameters of process monitoring do not allow significant statements regarding uniformity...

There is high demand for automating individual production steps in the assembly of control cabinets. This paper focuses on the automatic wiringstep. To this end, it is essential to develop a reliable assembly tool. The paper discusses the challenges...

In this article, the Hexaglide manipulator, a parallel robot, is used for automating Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) assembly of through-hole components. Low-cost optical and tactile sensors facilitate accurate component referencing and part insertion....

Flexible production processes and mastering a wide range of variants are becoming increasingly important for companies. Artificial intelligence helps companies to operate efficiently despite these requirements. However, data requirements and a lack...

Aalen University has been researching a new masking process for thermal coating. Precise thermal coating is crucial for many highly stressed components. It is important to achieve the most exact edge contour possible in the coating area. A process...

Additive manufacturing of plastics, in particular selective laser sintering (SLS), is on the point of industrial series production. Powder preparation plays a critical role in it. An unsolved problem is the humidification of the powder to reduce...

Matrix production systems offer high flexibility and productivity but often involve greater complexity in control. In matrix production systems, humans often take on short-term decision-making tasks, e.g., in the event of changes, disruptions, or...

The successful selection of occupational exoskeletons for work activities requires sound knowledge of the work tasks under consideration for the selection process. This paper first examines the status quo for the selection of exoskeletons....

In this article, we present a concept for an AR development tool that enables non-developers from the industry to independently create AR instructions and enrich the physical environment with digital content. In a field study with 15 experts from...