Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Nov 09, 2005 TAWERS(TM) Robots are powered by Embedded Arc Control technology, which merges robot, welder, and wire feeder controls into one unit, housed entirely within robot controller. SP-MAG short-circuit welding process provides virtually zero arc spatter, minimizing post-weld cleanup. Automated wire extension control maintains constant wire stick-out during welding, resulting in consistent penetration and weld quality regardless of taught path variations.

DE-STA-CO Industries
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Oct 28, 2005 Based upon modular concept with accessories such as automatic tool changers, compliance devices, robotic adapter plates, vacuum cups, and sprue cutters, MET Modular End Effector Tooling System can be reconfigured, re-used, or interchanged with other units. Lightweight aluminum system can be mounted to robot in end-mount cantilever style or mid-mount configuration. It offers 360° positioning, vision camera mount, and 5-pin electrical connector option.

Raymond Corporation, The
Greene, NY 13778 0130
Oct 26, 2005 In addition to variable lift/lower control, ergonomic control handle, and auto locking pallet clamp, 5000 Series employs ACR System(TM) that minimizes battery changes and facilitates product movement. Model 5600 has ac drive and lift system and is available in 36 V configurations with elevated truck heights up to 366 in., while Model 5400 has ac drive, dc lift, and 366 in. elevated truck height. Model 5200 offers dc drive and lift systems and 241 in. elevated height.

Bosch Rexroth Corp., Corporate Headquarters
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Oct 18, 2005 IndraMotion for Handling includes hardware and software components with predefined motion function blocks needed to run pick-and-place and loading/unloading machinery. Powered by IndraControl L40 Motion Logic controller, it can control Cartesian gantries with up to 3 linear axes and 3 rotary axes of motion. It supports SERCOS, Ethernet, and PROFIBUS interfaces and provides capability of blended moves, palletizing, hot-pluggable WinCE-based HMI, and digital drives.

Robohand, A De-Sta-Co Div.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Oct 18, 2005 Using Model QC-400, end effector tooling can be changed to accommodate many different styles of parts on same robot. Modular design allows user to choose from selection of optional interfaces including 4-port face seal pneumatic module or 19-pin pre-wired I/O module with standard boot that protects contact pins from fluid or airborne particulate. Model QC-400 has combined weight of 9.2 lb and takes moment loads up to 7,000 lb/in.

Toshiba Machine Co., America
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Oct 11, 2005 With respective max payloads of 5 and 20 kg, TH550 and TH850 feature low-profile, heavy-duty housings that lend to stable performance. Both models have compact bodies and 3-axis speeds of 2,000 mm/s. Features include TS Controller for up to 5 simultaneous axes and absolute system that eliminates difficulties with home return. Total arm length of TH550 and TH850 is 550 and 850 mm, respectively, and positioning repeatability is ±0.015 and 0.03 mm.

Q Comp Technologies, Inc.
Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 07, 2005 Using laser guided system, Automated Guided Vehicle features lift capacity of 2,000 lb, 2-stage mast for 110 in. vertical lift, and can travel at 230 fpm. By adding AGV to palletizing process, manufacturers can eliminate use of pallet conveyors and damage caused by human error. Supported by Danaher NDC8 platform, driverless automated forklift can be navigated through manufacturing plants using routes and path information that have been downloaded through wireless LAN.

Precise Automation LLC
Los Altos, CA 94024
Oct 06, 2005 With 1 kg payload capacity, PrecisePlace 1400c Cartesian Robot employs zero-backlash drive system with brushless dc motors. Integrated Precise Automation Guidance 3400 Controller contains 4 motor drivers; 8 encoder input channels; 700 MIPS processor; digital and analog I/O; and Ethernet, DeviceNet, and RS-232 interfaces. User interface is based on internal web server and allows remote access for development, operation, and maintenance.

Precise Automation LLC
Los Altos, CA 94024
Oct 06, 2005 Based on distributed network architecture, Guidance 3400 handles 4 axes of motion at point of use and may be controlled remotely via its web server-based user interface. Motion controller contains 8 encoder input channels, 700 MIPS processor, and digital and analog I/O as well as 3 communication interfaces. Producing up to 2,000 W of motor power in 180 x 70 x 70 mm package, it comes with optional machine vision package with measurement tools and object locator.

AGI - American Grippers Inc.
Trumbull, CT 06611
Sep 23, 2005 Robotic Tool Changers, supplied in robot-side and tool-side configurations, are designed to automatically change grippers, end-effectors, or other peripheral tooling. Equipped with fail-safe, pneumatic locking mechanism, products will not drop part even if air pressure fails. They are designed to handle load capacities to 6,000 lb-in. with +0.01 repeatability and come in 7 sizes from 1-10 in. in diameter.

Rabbit Semiconductor
Davis, CA 95616
Sep 12, 2005 RabbitCore(TM) RCM3750 features 10/100Base-T connectivity, 512 K Flash, 512 K SRAM, 1 Mb serial Flash, 4 serial ports, and 33 digital I/O. Module mounts directly on user-designed motherboard with single 0.1 in., 2 x 20 dual-row IDC header and can interface with CMOS-compatible digital devices. Built-in low EMI features, including clock spectrum spreader, virtually eliminate EMI problems. Dynamic C development system includes editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger.

Miga Motor Company
Berkeley, CA 94702
Aug 26, 2005 Modular SMA Shape Memory Alloy Actuator, Model DM-01, features output force over 5 lb, ac or dc activation, and direct linear motion. Totally non-magnetic, lightweight unit offers completely silent movement and activates with low shock. It can replace motors and solenoids in applications such as latch release mechanisms, door and cabinet locking/unlocking, air-duct/vane positioning, robotics, and resettable/reusable pyrotechnic actuator replacement.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Aug 26, 2005 Able to be floor- or ceiling-mounted, self-contained, single-axis KUKA Linear Slide adds 7th or 8th axis when used with another robot. Range of movement is managed by programmable software limit switches, with safeguard of mechanical stops. Driven by brushless ac servomotor with rack and pinion gearing, KUKA KL 250/2, KUKA KL 100, and KUKA KL 1500/2 are designed for robots with payload capacities of 6–16, 30–60, and 100–500 kg, respectively.

ITW Automotive Finishing Group
Toledo, OH 43612
Aug 23, 2005 Designed for automotive exterior and interior cut-in applications, RPA-1 powder gun provides bell-like performance features such as uniform film build and transfer efficiency. It atomizes with no moving parts and simplifies automation controls while minimizing number of robots and atomizers. Simplified design eliminates rotating parts and eliminates defects caused from impact fusion.

Yamaha Robotics
Edgemont, PA 19028
Aug 18, 2005 With respective arm lengths of 180 and 220 mm, YK180X and YK220X feature installation footprint as small as 112 x 105 mm and are designed for payload capacity of 1 kg. They offer flexibility in system design, with XY positional repeatability of ±0.01 mm and cycle time of 0.39 sec. Robots are suited for assembly of small parts.

Toshiba Machine Co., America
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Aug 09, 2005 Featuring duct-less design, Model TH1050 offers arm lengths to 1,050 mm. It reaches composite speeds of 8.73 m/s and 3-axis speeds of 2,000 mm/s. With 2 kg payload, standard cycle time is 0.48 s. Maximum payload mass is 20 kg. Able to control up to 5 axes simultaneously, TS Controller includes built-in PLC, operation panel, and multitask function. Robot provides positioning repeatability of ±0.03 mm for X-Y axes, ±0.02 mm for Z-axis, and ±0.03° Z-axis rotation.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jul 28, 2005 Suited for high-speed production runs requiring lightweight tooling, Series GRF and GRW feature 20 mm clamping diameter and are available with carbon fiber body and aluminum head and connector bottom. Lightweight carbon fiber minimizes weight of shaft and robot wear and tear. Flex of carbon fiber, or strength being measured in modulus of elasticity, is up to 3 times that of aluminum.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jul 21, 2005 Six-axis Clean Room Robots include tabletop KUKA KR 3 CR with 3 kg payload and 635 mm reach, and KUKA KR 16 CR with 16 kg payload and 1,600 mm reach. Each meets ISO and DIN standards for clean room operation and is class 5 according to DIN EN ISO 14644-1 and class 100 according to US Federal Standard 209 E. Supporting Siemens Simatic equipment control system, both are suited for wafer and IC handling, as well as testing, packaging, and process applications.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jul 19, 2005 KUKA KR 180 L130 CR provides 3,100 mm reach, while KUKA KR 500 CR offers payload capacity of 500 kg. Six-axis units feature polished and primed surface of castings, multilevel 2-K-lacquer-finish, stainless sheet metal covers and mounting material, in-line wrists without dust-sealing, and modified seals to avoid abrasion. Both robots meet appropriate ISO and DIN standards for cleanroom operation.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jun 30, 2005 KUKA KR 16 EXâ„¢ robot is pressurized and sealed for use in potentially explosive environments. It meets multiple explosion protection certifications, including CE, EX, II, 3, G, EEx, c,nA, IIB, T3, and X. With payload capacity of 16 kg and reach of 1,610 mm, 6-axis robot is suited for painting applications and other environments where dust, gas, and vapors impose operational restrictions.