Abstract: A robotic wrist unit has been constructed and is functioning on a large industrial robot used to load, assemble, and finish parts in an automated metal working cell. The wrist uses force ...

Abstract: A fixture planning module is being developed as part of a computational system for concurrent product and process design. The module employs symbolic and numerical analyses at different levels ...

Abstract: Conventionally, large components made of thermoplastic matrices and continuous fibers are manufactured in autoclaves using dies. As the applications of composite materials increase, there is a ...