| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10672901 | CIRP Annals - Manufacturing Technology | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
A major driver for competition in end-consumer markets is product individualization with regard to functionalities, shape and design. This trend calls for more flexible and versatile production systems. In anticipation of this challenge a new concept for form-flexible handling devices is proposed. It involves a vacuum system in combination with a gripper cushion that is filled with granules. The novel working principle demands a model based design to realize a fast process integration. The feasibility of this concept and the design process are shown in a preforming process. Benefits of such handling tools in versatile production systems are discussed.
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Authors
Klaus Dröder, Franz Dietrich, Christian Löchte, Jürgen Hesselbach,