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Agile manufacturing prototyping system (AMPS)

Description: The Agile Manufacturing Prototyping System (AMPS) is being integrated at Sandia National Laboratories. AMPS consists of state of the industry flexible manufacturing hardware and software enhanced with Sandia advancements in sensor and model based control; automated programming, assembly and task planning; flexible fixturing; and automated reconfiguration technology. AMPS is focused on the agile production of complex electromechanical parts. It currently includes 7 robots (4 Adept One, 2 Adept 5… more
Date: May 9, 1998
Creator: Garcia, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Automated spray cleaning using flammable solvents in a glovebox

Description: The phase-out of the ozone-depleting solvents has forced industry to look to solvents such as alcohol, terpenes and other flammable solvents to perform the critical cleaning processes. These solvents are not as efficient as the ozone-depleting solvents in terms of soil loading, cleaning time and drying when used in standard cleaning processes such as manual sprays or ultrasonic baths. They also require special equipment designs to meet part cleaning specifications and operator safety requiremen… more
Date: May 1, 1998
Creator: Garcia, P. & Meirans, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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HyperForest: A high performance multi-processor architecture for real-time intelligent systems

Description: Intelligent Systems are characterized by the intensive use of computer power. The computer revolution of the last few years is what has made possible the development of the first generation of Intelligent Systems. Software for second generation Intelligent Systems will be more complex and will require more powerful computing engines in order to meet real-time constraints imposed by new robots, sensors, and applications. A multiprocessor architecture was developed that merges the advantages of m… more
Date: April 1, 1997
Creator: Garcia, P. Jr.; Rebeil, J.P. & Pollard, H.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Resource Conservation and Recovery Act permit modifications and the functional equivalency demonstration: a case study

Description: Hazardous waste operating permits issued under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) often impose requirements that specific components and equipment be used. Consequently, changing these items, may first require that the owner/operator request a potentially time-consuming and costly permit modification. However, the owner/operator may demonstrate that a modification is not required because the planned changes are ``functionally equivalent.`` The Controlled-Air Incinerator at Los Al… more
Date: February 1, 1996
Creator: Elsberry, K.; Garcia, P.; Carnes, R.; Kinker, J.; Loehr, C & Lyon, W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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RCRA permit modifications and the functional equivalency demonstration: A case study

Description: Hazardous waste operating permits issued under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) often impose requirements, typically by reference to the original permit application, that specific components and equipment be used. Consequently, changing these items, even for the purpose of routine maintenance, may first require that the owner/operator request a potentially time-consuming and costly permit modification. However, the owner/operator may demonstrate that a modification is not requi… more
Date: May 1, 1996
Creator: Kinker, J.; Lyon, W.; Carnes, R.; Loehr, C.; Elsberry, K. & Garcia, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Pathways to agility in the production of neutron generators

Description: This report is the result of a study team commissioned to explore pathways for increased agility in the manufacture of neutron generators. As a part of Sandia`s new responsibility for generator production, the goal of the study was to identify opportunities to reduce costs and increase flexibility in the manufacturing operation. Four parallel approaches (or pathways) were recommended: (1) Know the goal, (2) Use design leverage effectively, (3) Value simplicity, and (4) Configure for flexibility… more
Date: February 1, 1994
Creator: Stoltz, R. E.; Beavis, L. C.; Cutchen, J. T.; Garcia, P.; Gurule, G. A.; Harris, R. N. et al.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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