Bonded-by-robot joints near perfection

Article Abstract:

Imperial College Department of Mechanical Engineering, London, England is investigating the replacement of welding in the car industry with robotic adhesive bonding. Mass production of adhesive bonded cars depends on the development of robotic systems working at speeds of 400mm/s. Use of adhesives is significant for reductions of weight and cost. Use of robots ensures consistent and accurate application.

Adhesive joints

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Student robot achieves winning goals

Article Abstract:

The French students have designed a new robot, which finds objects, collects them and throws them in the appropriate place. It also won the 'Coconut Rugby', the European World competition organized for Eurobot 2004, which aimed to hone robotic skills among students at universities and engineering schools.

Product development, France, Achievements and awards, Robots, Robot

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Featherweight steel foam bonded to steel

Article Abstract:

A process has been developed where direct bonding of steel foam with steel without using adhesives is possible. This method allows maximum capacity at high temperatures and the joints produced are stronger than parent metal foam.

United States

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