RIA Covers Safety at 'Fast Moving Technology Days' from Stäubli


ANN ARBOR, Michigan, August 30, 2006 - Robotic Industries Association highlights important changes to national and international robot safety standards on Thursday, September 14, 2006, at "Fast Moving Technology Days" from Stäubli Robotics, a member of the Association for 16 years.

"The pace of change for robotic applications and the technology that goes into the safe design and build of a robot work cell is putting a lot of pressure on manufacturers," said Jeff Fryman, RIA's Director, Standards Development. "It takes careful attention to changes in the industry and forces that shape it, especially in terms of standards, to ensure your facility is compliant with today's requirements and to take advantage of best practices."

To help robot users and industry professionals get up to speed on robot safety, an overview on this topic will be provided by Mr. Fryman at Stäubli's "Fast Moving Technology Days." In-depth instruction is available at the National Robot Safety Conference XVIII, October 2-5, 2006, in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky (greater Cincinnati area).

RIA has a tradition of promoting the safe use and adoption of robotics in North America. It offers in-house training all yearlong; provides consultation via Ask the Experts on Robotics Online ( www.roboticsonline.com), and is the official secretariat of the ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 national robot safety standard.

About RIA

Founded in 1974, Robotic Industries Association is North America's only trade association dedicated solely to industrial robotics. Member companies include leading robot manufacturers, users, system integrators, component suppliers, research groups, and consulting firms. The Association is best known for its biennial International Robots & Vision Show and Conference, June 12-14, 2007. RIA has the industry's number-one Web site, Robotics Online at www.roboticsonline.com, with more than one million visitors per year.

About Stäubli Group / Corporation

Founded In 1892 in Horgen, Switzerland, the firm began with a specialization in the weaving industry with numerous patented mechanical innovations for weaving machine equipment (i.e. Dobbies).

In 1956, now with extensive experience with Textile machines, the decision was made to diversify its technical and precision manufacturing know-how to include the Connectors division. This included the introduction of quick disconnect couplings, multi- couplings, as well as tool changing systems.

In 1980, the Stäubli Group made the strategic decision to diversify into robotics, beginning with the affiliation of US Company Unimation (a pioneer in industrial robotics). Then after establishing the Stäubli North American Headquarters with 100 employees, it launched the large SCARA RS robot range in 1987, acquired Unimation in 1988, and launched its RX range of robots in 1992. Today with the addition of the SCARA RS and TX series of robots, Stäubli now boast the broadest robot range in the market.

Brian Huse
734/994-6088
Director, Marketing & PR
Robotic Industries Association
900 Victors Way, P.O. Box 3724
Ann Arbor, MI 48106
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