McKesson Drug Co.
Livonia, MI 48150
Dec 20, 2006 Designed for hospital pharmacies, IntelliShelf-Rx(TM) combines robotic software with RFID and bar-coding technologies. Active RFID tags that are affixed to medication bins communicate with Connect-Rx(TM) software. As pharmacy technicians process delivery unit, appropriate bins illuminate. Bar-code scanning technology then verifies correct medication and quantity. Hospitals can employ Fulfill-Rx^SM electronic reordering and replenishment service to automate inventory reordering.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 19, 2006 Designed for insert mold applications, including cloth or vinyl, GRN advanced and curved needle grippers feature offset locator that promotes insert placement accuracy and repeatability. Rotation of curved needles secures insert, even on thin cloth material. One version is spring-loaded, and 2 versions have gripper arms that fit SAS's clamping system. Integrated cylinders and 2 pressure air ports lend to compact design.

PIAB Vacuum Products
Hingham, MA 02043
Dec 18, 2006 Vacustat-COAX® vacuum pump uses suction cups with decentralized vacuum power directly at point for efficient, secure material handling. Pump features integrated pneumatic ES function, built-in check valve on blow-off port, and Mini Pi12-2 COAX® cartridge with non-return valve. Available with lock pin, apple core, and ball-joint mounting options, Vacustat-COAX fits automotive industry standards for robot end-of-arm tooling and lifts sheet metal, glass, and plastic parts.

Motoman, Inc.
West Carrollton, OH 45449 2158
Dec 13, 2006 Featuring Motoman EA-Series Expert Arc welding robot partially enclosed by cylindrical safety enclosure, ArcWorld® C-500 allows robot to access parts through opening in front of enclosure. Two MHTH headstock positioners with 4.3 in. dia through-holes for tooling connections are integrated into robot riser. Robot accommodates parts/tooling with span of 39.4 in. and diameter of 43.3 in. High-speed powered roll-up doors safeguard operator from robot station during welding.

Motoman, Inc.
West Carrollton, OH 45449 2158
Dec 13, 2006 ArcWorld® IV-6200 features dual EA1400N Expert Arc welding robots with multiple robot control, high-speed ferris-wheel positioner, integrated welding package, and operator interface. Independent drive on each of 3-positioner axes enables operator to index load station or allows both stations to turn while positioner sweeps. Available with 250/750 kg payloads, MRM2-250/750M3X positioner comes in lengths of 2.0 and 3.0 m between mounting surfaces, and provides turning dia of 1.3 m.

Crown Equipment Corp.
New Bremen, OH 45869
Dec 12, 2006 Comprised of 3 models, SP 3400 Four-Point Series features 4-wheel design and is suited for lifting and picking large, bulky, and heavy loads in narrow aisles. Load Path Stability Design stabilizes load and minimizes sway, Access(TM) traction control module continuously monitors system functions, and InfoPoint® system facilitates maintenance. Intelligent Braking System (IBS), integrated with traction control module, promotes smooth braking at all heights.

Orbitform
Jackson, MI 49204
Dec 07, 2006 Mini-Z resistance welder provides standalone option for short-run shops, and can be integrated into large scale production manufacturing operations. With 36 x 40 in. footprint, personal weld cell is accessible for tooling changeover and features 24 x 16 in. work window. System also includes programmable Kawasaki robot, teach pendant controls, Fronius weld control, 3D weld path modeling, and turnkey tooling/fixturing, as well as DeviceNet options.

LSI Logic Corp.
Milpitas, CA 95035
Nov 30, 2006 Consuming less than 150 mW power, ZEVIO(TM) 1020 multimedia application processor suits consumer electronics products that require graphics and digital audio/video processing. Featuring ARM9 core for general purpose processing, ZSP400 for multimedia processing, 3D graphics core, and 2D/3D MIDI sound core, processor integrates video digital-to-analog converter for direct TV output and secure digital I/O card slot for data storage and additional peripheral expansion.

Mitsubishi EDM/MC Machinery Systems, Inc.
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Nov 14, 2006 Combining MELFA RV-12S 6-axis robot with MD+PRO wire EDM, MD+CELL minimizes need for operator intervention and maximizes unattended running time. Robot provides 12 kg payload and 64-position magazine. MD+PRO comes with .006-.012 in. wire capable automatic threading and all-axis absolute control, which enables accurate positioning without returning to zero after power failure. Integration of optional B-axis during turn-n-burn applications replaces need for secondary and finishing processes.

PHD, Inc.
Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Nov 13, 2006 Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm is designed as direct replacement to fit most Sidel® Series 1 machines requiring fixed head. Head and jaws are made of hardened SS, and head features 30° low profile design as well as rigid design that reduces jaw vibration. All units come standard with FDA approved lubrication for use in food packaging applications. Common modular head design is used on all fixed head units and can be converted to other jaw openings.

M/A-COM, Inc.
Lowell, MA 01853
Nov 07, 2006 Resistant to inclement weather and harsh environmental conditions, 24 GHz ultra wide band (UWB) radar sensors provide object detection and tracking. Parking assistance can be provided by rear-mounted sensors with 1.8 m range that can detect small objects in front of large objects and measure direction of arrival. Sensors with ability to scan out up to 30 m provide warning of imminent collision so airbags can be armed and seat restraints pre-tensioned.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Linear Motion & Assembly Technologies Div.
Charlotte, NC 28273
Nov 06, 2006 CMS Cartesian Motion System with IndraMotion speeds programming and commissioning point-to-point and assembly applications. CMS handles payloads up to 25 kg, speeds up to 1.0 m/s, and acceleration rates up to 15 m/s². PLC-based motion controller and VCP 08.2 HMI controller interface provide controls for Cartesian gantries with up to 3 linear axes (X, Y, Z) and 3 rotary axes (A, B, C). System includes hardware and software to run pick-and-place and loading/unloading machinery.

Data I/O Corporation
Redmond, WA 98073-9746
Oct 30, 2006 Plugged into standard wall outlet, portable FLX500 picks devices from tray media, places them in sockets for programming, and returns programmed devices to output trays. Automated programming solution features self-contained air supply and language-independent, touch screen interface. After devices are mounted on PCB, ImageWriter in-system programming solution can program final application code or localized content into device.

ARM Ltd.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Oct 25, 2006 Occupying less than 1 mm² and consuming less than 0.27 mW/MHz, Cortex(TM)-R4F processor features error-correcting code memory, extension of error detection into interconnect, and synthesis-optional floating-point unit. Microarchitecture with dual instruction issue capability delivers more than 800 Dhrystone MIPS in 90 nm implementation, based on ARM Artisan® Advantage(TM) library. High resolution memory protection facilities allow tight control over independent software tasks.

Innovative Picking Technologies, Inc.
Ixojnia, WI 53036
Oct 09, 2006 Combining task complete button and indicator, PICK-MAX² provides 1-touch, 1-glance operation. Sense-ME(TM) hand sensor validates picks from pick face and eliminates need to press button after each pick/put. Indicator light has 5 colors, allowing multiple pickers per zone, batch pick, etc. Three conductor BUS is integrated into plastic extrusion to mount to flow rack or static shelving. Teamed with Watch-Me(TM) system, PICK-MAX² lets pickers work in zoned or zoneless mode.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Oct 03, 2006 Robots, which feature modular design that promotes application flexibility, are intended for laser welding, laser cutting, and measuring applications and can also be reconfigured for use in tasks such as adhesive application. Despite size and reach capabilities, each robot offers path repeatability of 0.1 mm. Models KUKA KR 100 HA, KUKA KR 100 L90 HA, and KUKA KR 100 L80 HA offer respective reaches of 2,600, 2,800, and 3,000 mm with payload capacities of 100, 90, and 80 kg.

Robotic Production Technology
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Sep 26, 2006 Utilized in abrasive water jet applications, AccuTrim WJ-110 is equipped with Severe Dust and Liquid Protection package that delivers environmental rating of IP67. Robot also includes FANUC R-J3iC controller, Integral Diamond Eductor nozzle, and high-pressure, swivel-free plumbing package. Choice of H2O Jet Ultra High Pressure Pumps is available to produce up to 60,000 psi of water pressure.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 22, 2006 Designed to fit O-rings not only to shafts, but also in holes, 6-finger Model ORG 85 features integral stroke and triple jaw sets that move independently from one another. O-ring is first released from first 3 fingers, and then released from last 3 fingers in controlled manner. Clamping width of diameter to be fitted ranges from 5-150 mm. Stroke of 2 sets of triple jaws range from 0-21 mm for triple jaw A and from 0-15 mm for triple jaw B.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 22, 2006 With compensation ranges of ±12 mm in X- and Y-direction and ±14 mm in Z-direction, Model AGE-S guarantees compensation beyond positioning accuracy of robot for medium and heavy load applications. It resists bending moments and complies to workpiece positions, minimizing assembly and unloading forces, and protecting robot and assembly line. With payloads from 12-220 lb, unit may be fixed rigidly via integrated pneumatic locking device during handling operation.

Automated Concepts, Inc.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
Sep 11, 2006 Dynamic Robotic Parts Sorting system is capable of unloading cut parts by job or offloading to pallets, shelves or conveyors, and integrates with existing CNC cutting operations. Unattended material handling is provided and system offers seamless process from sheet, nesting, and shape cutting to part removal. System features multi-axis FANUC robot and controller, application specific grippers, configurable safety systems, and stack height collision detection.