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Parallel Kinematic Machines: Theoretical Aspects and Industrial Requirements (Advanced Manufacturing) - Softcover

 
9781447112280: Parallel Kinematic Machines: Theoretical Aspects and Industrial Requirements (Advanced Manufacturing)

Synopsis

Parallel Kinematic Machines (PKMs) are one of the most radical innovations in production equipment. They attempt to combine the dexterity of robots with the accuracy of machine tools to respond to several industrial needs. This book contains the proceedings of the first European-American Forum on Parallel Kinematic Machines, held in Milan, Italy from 31 August - 1 September 1998. The Forum was established to provide institutions, technology suppliers and industrial end users with an improved understanding of the real advantages to be gained from using PKMs. This book contributes to a mid-term strategy oriented to reduce time to market and costs, improve production flexibility and minimize environmental impacts to increase worldwide competitiveness. In particular the authors focus on enabling technologies and emerging concepts for future manufacturing applications of PKMs. Topics include: Current status of PKM R&D in Europe, the USA and Asia. Industrial requirements, roadblocks and application opportunities. Research issues and possibilities. Industrial applications and requirements.

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Parallel Kinematic Machines Parallel Kinematic Machines (PKMs) are one of the most radical innovations in production equipment. They attempt to combine the dexterity of robots with the accuracy of machine tools to respond to several industrial needs. This book contains the proceedings of the first European-American Forum on Parallel Kinematic Machines, held in Milan, Italy from 31 August - 1 September 1998. The Forum was established to provide institutions, technology suppliers and industrial end users with an improved understanding of the real advantages to be gained from using PKMs. This book contributes to a mid-term strategy oriented to reduce time to market and costs, improve prod...

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First book on Parallel Kinematic Machines
This is the first book on Parallel Kinematic Machines(PKM) taking into account both theoretical as well as industrial aspects of a new generation of machines based on parallel links and joints. The PKM attempts to combine the dexterity of robots with the accuracy of machine tools to respond to several industrial needs. This book contains the proceedings of the first European-American Forum on Parallel Kinematic Machines, held in Milan, Italy, 31.08-01.09.1998. Topics include: - current status of PKM R&D in Europe, USA and Asia - industrial requirements, roadblocks and application opportunities - research issues and possibilities - industrial applications and requirements

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