This paper introduces a new aerodynamic-traction principle to handle delicate and clean
products, such as silicon wafers, glass sheets, or flat foodstuffs. The product is carried on a …

In this study, we developed a completely contactless air conveyor system for transporting
and positioning planar objects. The air conveyor forms a thin film underneath the object for …

In this paper, a new contactless conveyor system based on an original aerodynamic traction
principle is described and experimented. This device is able to convey without any contact …

Recent studies show that the handling of thin wafers in the photovoltaic industry can lead to
unacceptable yields due to cell scratching and breaking. This paper presents the concept …

Many manipulation systems using air flow have been proposed for object handling in a non-
prehensile way and without solid-to-solid contact. Potential applications include high-speed …

为满足硅片, 食品等行业运输易损或清洁产品的需要, 提出一种完全无接触式气浮输运系统.
该系统通过气膜将物体与输运装置表面分离并利用气体流动产生的黏性牵引效果来移动物体 …

An innovative air driven spindle for micro-milling applications is presented, in which a so-
called viscous turbine is used to both drive and support the spindle. The viscous turbine …

Recently, the development of displays requires large, thin glass substrates, and air film
conveyors equipped with porous pads have been developed to transport the substrates in a …

In the photovoltaic solar cell industry as in the semiconductor industry, efforts to reduce the
thickness of silicon wafers are in progress. Wafer damage and breakage during handling …

Many industries require contactless transport of delicate or clean products such as silicon
wafers, flat foodstuffs and freshly painted objects. In this study, a contactless air film …