Workshop: European-American Forum on Parallel Kinematic Machines; Milano, Italy, August 31 and September 1, 1998

并联机床（PKMS）包含试图将机器人的灵巧性和机床的准确性结合起来的架构。现有的原型已经证明了一般的可行性，但是它们也强调需要协调一致的研发活动，以便开发具体问题的技术解决办法。本次论坛旨在展示来自学术界、工业界和政府实验室的美国和欧洲研究人员在特定问题解决方案尚未可用或尚未负担得起的领域所做的最新努力。需要解决的领域包括：(1)针对特定应用设计和优化不同运动学的计算机辅助配置工具；(2)重量轻、机械接头精确；(3)改进的直线和旋转执行机构；(4)改进位置测量策略；(5)控制理念；(6)适用于所需机器特性的CAD/CAM系统。本次论坛将于1998年8月31日和9月1日在意大利米兰举行，由意大利米兰工业技术和自动化国家研究委员会ITIA-CNR研究所的F. Jovane和L. Tosatti教授合作组织。本次论坛的重点是PKMs未来制造应用的新兴概念和使能技术。实际上，它构成了缩短上市时间、降低成本和提高这类机器生产灵活性的战略的一部分。

9814296 Smith Parallel kinematic machines (PKMS) contain architectures that attempt to combine the dexterity of robots and the accuracy of machine tools. Existing prototypes have already proved general feasibility, but they have also highlighted the need for concerted R&D activities in order to develop problem-specific technical solutions. This forum is intended to present the latest efforts by American and European researchers from academia, industry and government labs in areas where problem-specific solutions are either not yet available or not yet affordable. Among the areas to be addressed are: (1) computer aided configuration tools for the design and optimization of different kinematics for specific applications; (2) light-weight and accurate mechanical joints; (3) improved linear and rotary actuators; (4) improved position measuring strategies; (5) control concepts; and (6) appropriate CAD/CAM systems for the required machine characteristics. To be held in Milano, Italy, August 31 & September 1, 1998, this forum is organized in cooperation with Professors F. Jovane and L. Tosatti of the ITIA-CNR Institute of Industrial Technologies and Automation National Research Council in Milano, Italy. This forum focuses on the emerging concepts and enabling technologies for future manufacturing applications of PKMs. Practically, it forms part of a strategy to reduce time-to-market, lower costs, and improve production flexibility for these kinds of machines.