FleetwoodGoldcoWyard
Romeoville, IL 60446
Jan 29, 2010 Modular and configurable to suit different layouts, Robotic Tray System (RTS) provides buffering and accumulation system within can end manufacturing processes. It can run trays from existing balancer systems, and optional servo belt drives eliminate air usage by replacing pneumatic cylinders. Acting as one unit, system is comprised of 4 separate systems: infeed lanes, robot end-of-arm tooling, discharge lanes with shuttle, and discharge conveyors.

Cognex Corp.
Natick, MA 01760 2059
Jan 28, 2010 Delivering real-time, 3D position information, 3D-Locate(TM) enables automation equipment to work with variety of parts, including items that are stacked or tilted. Multiple sets of 2D features, found by PatMax® geometric pattern matching tool, are used to determine object's precise 3D orientation. Calibration tools further enhance performance by adjusting for optical distortion and camera position as well as synchronizing cameras with moving elements.

Visumatic Industrial Products
Lexington, KY 40508
Jan 28, 2010 Incorporating Selectively Compliant Assembly Robot Arm (SCARA), Viper MBC delivers and installs fasteners such as screws, nuts, bolts, pins, clips, brass rings, and barbed darts. System includes Visumatic Model 94 feeder, which automatically delivers each screw directly to tooling tip. Tooling is physically located at end of second SCARA joint, so joints 3 and 4 are spared tightening forces and tooling weight carried by them is minimized. Zero-offset design ensures repeatable assembly.

Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Jan 25, 2010 Designed for use in small electronic and packaging applications, MGW800 Series are available in 8 sizes beginning at 12 x 10 x 26 mm. Design allows manifolding through bottom mounting surface, eliminating side air fittings. Offering up to 39.36 lbf-in. grip torque and 37.5º stroke per jaw, series is suited for assemblies and multiple pick-and-place applications. Jaw position, opened or closed, can be sensed via magnetic sensors, providing positive feedback.

Atmel Corporation
San Jose, CA 95131
Jan 14, 2010 Targeted at media rich display and control panels, Model SAM9M10 includes 400 MHz ARM926-based microprocessor that integrates twin parallel external bus interfaces to support DDR2 at 133 MHz. Device also integrates 480 Mbps USB host and device ports with on-chip transceivers, Ethernet MAC, 2 interfaces for MMC 4.3 and SDIO/SD card 2.0, as well as LCD controller with resistive touch screen support, and CMOS camera and audio interfaces. SAM9M10 decodes video streams up to D1 or WVGA at 30 fps.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Able to grip and release on command, Internal Diameter Gripper (IDG) is suited for use with parts that are heavy/fragile or have irregular shape. Design distributes force evenly over entire contact area, replaceable rubber strips ensure secure grip, and nose adapter can be customized for locating or part stabilization. Product offers alternative clamping method to bladder grippers and automated or magnetic clamps.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Employing rare earth magnets, GRM Magnetic Gripper is suited for lifting and moving steel sheets, blanks, stamped parts, and completed assemblies in automated press-to-press transfer, robotic pick-and-place, and manual/automated machine loading and unloading applications. Heavy-duty solution grasps odd-shaped or perforated parts and operates effectively in any orientation. Operating up to 140°F, gripper de-stacks without double-blanking when appropriate magnet is selected.

Intel Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jan 06, 2010 In addition to integrating graphics and memory controller, Atom(TM) processors leverage 45 nm manufacturing to promote space and power conservation in netbooks and entry-level desktop PCs. Atom N450 and D410 are single-core CPUs with 512k L2 cache and respective total kit TDP, including chipset, of 7 and 12 W. Dual-core D510 comes with 1 meg L2 cache and 15 W total kit TDP, including chipset. All chips run at 1.66 GHz.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Consisting of hybrid between circular tubing profiles and rectangular profiles, HX Series is specifically designed for heavy and bulky part applications as well as press tending and metal stamping. Model HX-40 features outside diameter of 40 mm, while Model HX-60 has outside diameter of 60 mm. Both include circular channels that allow for direct mounting of pneumatic fittings.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Featuring heavy-duty stainless steel fingers, Custom Robotic Bag Gripper Tool is capable of lifting 25-60 lb bags off roller conveyors. Tool requires one pivot point with one cylinder to rotate fingers, reaching in between rollers to secure bag underneath. Unit solves difficulty in securing bags that deform due to heavy contents, such as salt, food products, and dry concrete mixtures.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Featuring standard box cutter knife, protected by safety guard and attached to adjustable elbow arm, Static Cutter can be mounted to articulating robot, statically mounted, or mounted directly to End-of-Arm Tool. Knife blade can be replaced by turn of locking handle. With lightweight design, cutter arm assembly can be moved around workcell as cutting applications change.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Available in 4 configurations, Collision Sensors send signal to stop robot when they detect obstacle, preventing damage to end effectors/end-of-arm-tooling, parts, and machinery. Pneumatic High-Angle Collision Sensor is suitable for high-speed robots, while Pneumatic Collision Sensor offers adjustable resistance. Spring-loaded version provides crash protection when compressed air is not available, and Pneumatic Stainless Steel Sensor is suited for demanding environments.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Jan 06, 2010 Adjustable using hand wheel, Adjustable Bag Gripper handles bag weights from 5-100 lb and bag sizes from 12 x 12 x 3 in. to 21 x 35 x 6 in. Unit uses 5/8 in. diameter stainless steel fingers to withstand harsh manufacturing environments. Automated deck plates center bags on conveyor and ensure accurate bag drops for tight packing on pallet. To accommodate mixed loads, gripper can be fitted with servo drive to automatically adjust while on-the-move.

Mitutoyo America Corp.
Aurora, IL 60504
Dec 23, 2009 Suited for CMMs as well as for CNC-driven metrology instruments, robotic tending solution delivers automated loading and unloading, with repeatability of ± 20 µm, to streamline end-to-end manufacturing. Sensitive collision detection enables dexterous picking of delicate parts and precise fitting to instrument fixturing, while force-sensitive grippers enable precise, intelligent parts placement. Also, 2D/3D vision systems enable robot to detect and pick randomly positioned workpieces.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Dec 16, 2009 Robotic arc welding system has integrated torch design with streamlined flux delivery that lets user incorporate robotic submerged arc welding solutions on corners and path variations. It also integrates Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® SD welding power source and offers output rated 1,000 A, 44 V at 100% duty cycle. Along with 380-575 Vac, 50/60 Hz input, features include software-driven Waveform Control Technology®, iArc(TM) digital controls, and remote weld process monitoring capability.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Dec 16, 2009 Suited for automated carbon steel, stainless steel, or duplex stainless steel pipe welding and fabricating, RoboPipe(TM) is driven by Power Wave® 455M/STT® welding machine rated to deliver 450 A, 38 V at 100% duty cycle or 570 A, 43 V at 60% duty cycle. Waveform Control Technology® and Surface Tension Transfer® are also included, along with ability to weld pipe root with STT and change on-the-fly to Pulse Spray MIG transfer mode for hot, fill, and cap passes.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 14, 2009 Able to handle bag weights to 110 lb and sizes from 12 x 12 x 3 in. to 35 x 21x 6 in., bag gripper eliminates need for custom tooling and can be adjusted in minutes for different production runs using hand wheel. Its 5/8 in. dia stainless steel fingers lend to strength and withstand harsh manufacturing environments, while decker mechanism facilitates accurate bag drop once positioned over pallet. In less than 30 sec, tool's bag width can be changed from 12-21 in.

Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo 105-8460  Japan
Dec 02, 2009 VEYOR-CABLE(TM) enables various high-flex robot cables to be combined and bonded to meet specific end-user requirements. Exhibiting flexibility as well as durability to withstand 50+ million bending cycles, cables incorporate engineering-plastic-based elastomer adhesive for bridged bonding of cable sheaths. This permits parallel configuration of cables that have different external diameters as well as air tubes, PCV-sheath cables, and urethane cables made of different materials.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Dec 02, 2009 Used in production and assembly of very small components, miniaturized RP gripper rotary unit is comprised of RM rotary module with MPG-based pneumatic parallel gripper. Rotary module sizes 08 and 10 can be combined with gripper sizes 12, 16, and 20, and gripper can also be equipped with 2 types of ID or OD gripping force safety devices. Angle of rotation is 190°, end position accuracy reaches ±0.05°, and drive torque is 0.107 Nm (RM 08) or 0.224 Nm (RM10).

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Nov 23, 2009 Suited for robotic welding in limited-space applications, System 15 features manual index, dual zone in 52 in. locking turntable with 400 lb/side capacity. Flexible layout lends to consistent and predictable automation in small part lots as well as high-volume production. In addition to Power Wave® i400 welding power source and AutoDrive® 4R90 wire drive, components include FANUC® ARC Mate® 50iC/5L robotic arm, System R-30iA controller, and ArcTool(TM) software.