ISSN:
0143-991X
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Two new items of dedicated automation have recently been developed by TTP LabTech Ltd to serve needs in the pharmaceutical industry that have previously been addressed by general purpose robotics. For both products the approach adopted has been to start with the fundamental requirements of the payload and to work backwards to a simple method for the transport and manipulation of the sample. In one case this has led to a compact storage cassette and air transport mechanism that eliminates the need for robot arms and end-effectors. In the other, it has led to a miniature, positive displacement syringe that is inexpensive enough to be disposable.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/01439910210413075
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