Robotic printed-circuit board (PCB) assembly is not a part of all factories yet, but it’s becoming more common. That is especially the case for companies that want to stay competitive and keep up with ...

Some joint-design considerations are universal; others vary with the assembly methods used. Each joining technique has particular design requirements, while certain joint requirements may suggest a ...

A typical requirement of many robotic assembly applications involves delivery of a component to be assembled in a precise, fixed manner. Of course, there have been ...

As technology continues to advance, scientists and engineers are constantly searching for more efficient and effective ways to create new materials and devices. One increasingly popular method is self ...

SpiderFab, a series of technologies under development by Tethers Unlimited, Inc. (TUI), combines 3D printing and robotic assembly to build and create spaceship components and structures in orbit. The ...

Three-dimensional (3D) functional micro-materials have gained significant attention due to their broad applications 1,2,3,4,5. Of particular interest is bioprinting, which has been used to fabricate ...