Technology '84: Industrial Electronics

Article Abstract:

Computers are becoming more involved in the manufacturing process. Inspection of circuits using computer-guided vision has become more advanced thanks to systems that identify and process shades of gray for an entire object. Robots can assemble up to fifteen components per minute on a circuit board with twenty-five-micrometer precision. Systems for simulating robot movements and dynamics aid in planning for their use. Integrated manufacturing systems will use new programmable controllers with data processing and transmission. Also making progress are expert systems for troubleshooting. Soon to reach the market of industrial controls will be analog high voltage integrated circuits. Various technologies are illustrated.

Computer vision, Manufacturing, Technology, Expert systems, Programmable controllers, Automation, Production control, CAD/CAM, Industrial Robots, Inspection, Machine Vision, Computerized Testing, Industrial Data Collector Devices, Programmable Controller

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Japan's Information Network System

Article Abstract:

Japan is planning an all-digital communications system combining computer and telecommunications technologies called the Information Network System (INS). Serving individuals and businesses, the system will tie together telephones; data, facsimile, and video terminals; switching systems; and computers. The development of the INS will cost over $100 billion over the next twenty years and will proceed through three phases of development. Conversion of the systems to digital ones is the most crucial step of development. Technical terms are defined and a diagram illustrates the projected evolution of the INS.

Telecommunications, Digital communications, Information systems, Networks, Integrated Systems, Japan, Communications Technology, Digital Communication

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