Transduction    Mississauga, ON L4W5A1  Canada
May 27, 2011 Powered by Intel P4, Core 2 Duo, or Core 2 Quad 3.00 GHz processors, TR-SABRE accommodates up to 4 GHz of memory and can be supplied with ISA/PCI or PCI/PCIe backplane expansion slots. Touch LCD can be programmed with custom menus and function keys so that computer becomes functional instrument with operating system not accessible by user. For security, 2U rackmount computer has front panel pocket with 32 GB flash DOM, which may be removed at end of each shift.

Hexagon Metrology Inc.    North Kingstown, RI 02852
May 19, 2011 ROMER non-contact tube inspection systems meet needs of tube and wire bending applications such as inspection, bend correction, reverse engineering, and fixture verification. IR probes provide operator-assisted visual notification via laser stripe indicating measured area, enabling operator to view where data points are acquired on tube/wire during inspection. Series is based on Absolute Arm portable CMM with absolute encoders that provide volumetric accuracy down to ±0.023 mm.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
May 17, 2011 Designed to minimize downtime, part reorientation, and setup, adjustable-rail U6 Series enables 5-axis machining and contouring with automatically interchangeable heads. It can be configured with Y-axis up to 29.5 ft, and adjustable W-axis provides up to 16.4 ft of vertical travel to complement up to 8.2 ft Z-axis ram. Latter, with 25.6 x 29.5 in. rectangular cross section, supports multiple head configurations and spindle power options, while linear feed rates reach 787 ipm.

ATI Industrial Automation    Apex, NC 27639
May 10, 2011 Featuring direct-mount 100 mm bolt circle to food-handling robots, Model QC-77 enables robots to automatically change end-effectors or other peripheral tooling in extremely stringent food-processing environments. Stainless steel design resists attack by organic and inorganic compounds while withstanding aggressive washdown. Equipped with Fail-Safe Locking Mechanism, tool changer uses integrated Lock and Unlock sensing for safe coupling and uncoupling.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 09, 2011 Manufactured in 55 nm HCMOS process technology, SPEAr1340 integrates ARM Mali 200 graphics processing unit, as well as hardware video encoder and decoder supporting major compression standards, with video resolution up to 1080p and 30 fps. Dual ARM Cortex-9 processors support fully symmetric and asymmetric operations at speeds of 600 MHz/core. With I2S and S/PDIF interfaces, SPEAr1340 provides audio capabilities, handling up to 7.1 surround-sound configurations in input and output paths.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Apr 01, 2011 Integrating robots, vision systems, and conveyor belts, KeMotion Packaging Solution provides palletizing cycles of 15 packages/min and pick-and-place sequences up to 220 picks/min. KAIRO robot command set facilitates intuitive programming and integration of vision and tracking systems, while integrated, dynamic robot model provides continuous, forward-thinking movement analyses for sequences at max speed. Occurring torques always remain below allowed limit, resulting in minimum cycle times.

Denso Sales California, Inc.    Long Beach, CA 90810
Mar 30, 2011 Mounted on floor, ceiling, or wall without any special hardware, VS-Series features repeatability from ±0.03 to ±0.02 mm, reaches from 500-900 mm, and payload capacities from 4-7 kg. Internal wiring option facilitates connection of Gigabit Ethernet devices and servo grippers directly to robot flange. Along with ANSI and CE safety compliance, robots feature IP40 protection as standard and are available with optional IP67 dust- and splashproof protection.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Mar 24, 2011 Utilizing 7/16 in. diameter solid stainless steel fingers, Fork Tool handles variety of containers, from oversized heavy bags to open-top/closed-top containers, trays, totes, and other difficult to palletize containers that must be picked up from bottom. Unit can handle bags and containers made of Kraft paper, polycarbonate, PVC coated, woven mesh, and cotton. Tool includes 1-3 bag infeed conveyor, load building station, discharge conveyor, automatic pallet dispenser, and safety guarding.

Intelligrated    Mason, OH 45040
Mar 23, 2011 Real-Time Solutions® Trak3 xD(TM) and Trak3 xL(TM) extended display pick-to-light systems offer dynamic dual-shelf pick face and replenishment slotting. Providing end-to-end shelf coverage for dynamic pick face, Trak3 xD systems can slot product widths from 1 in. to several feet and feature dual-shelf configuration for independent upper/lower shelf slotting. Trak3 xL companion device automatically adjusts replenishment slotting based on pick face changes, promoting replenishment accuracy.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mar 04, 2011 Along with 1.85 m reach and 15 kg payload, Integrated Dress pack (ID) model IRB 2600ID features flexible mounting options and work envelope that extends below robot's baseline. Multipurpose robot, with swing base radius of 337 mm and base width of 511 mm, comes with Quick-Move motion control software for max acceleration at all times. Flexible conduit in upper arm/wrist, used for routing cables and hoses for signals, air, and power, simplifies integration of process equipment with robot.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Feb 25, 2011 TaskMate(TM) Flexible Feeding System includes high-speed FANUC multi-axis robot with end-of-arm tool and impulse-based flexible feeder. Feeder flips or recirculates parts into robot's pick zone, which uses FANUC iRVision system to locate and pick part regardless of orientation on feeder. Able to be programmed to handle many product configurations, system integrates with other packaging machinery for variety of applications and can be used with various FANUC robot models.

Westfalia Technologies, Inc.    York, PA 17402
Feb 18, 2011 Occupying 10 x 15 ft footprint, Plastic Case Stack De-Palletizing System handles 3-4, 40 x 40 in. dairy pallets per minute, each with 9 stacks of empty plastic dairy cases, for max throughput rate of 180 cases/min. Modular and IP65-rated system, able to handle stacks that are palletized, unitized, or combination of both, utilizes clamp and lift technology that maintains full stack control. PLC with Ethernet connectivity and color HMI touchscreen is included.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Feb 18, 2011 Suited for assembly of small components, programmable PPU-E30 is designed for up to 100 mm vertical stroke, 270 mm horizontal stroke, and 3 kg moving mass. All utility lines for power supply, sensor, and pneumatic systems are plugged into rear stationary connection, eliminating need to move them during operation. Able to achieve cycle time of 0.58 sec, unit integrates 2 linear encoder systems that control vertical and horizontal motion and assure repeat accuracy of less than 0.01 mm.

Crown Equipment Corp.    New Bremen, OH 45869
Feb 09, 2011 Available with Crown PC 4500 Series rider pallet trucks, QuickPick(TM) Remote Advance System enables order pickers to remotely advance truck to next pick location without having to return to operator's compartment. Users can choose between 2 wireless remotes: transceiver glove or transceiver trigger. Utilizing lasers to detect obstacles, system applies brakes if obstacle is detected. Pairing procedure ensures that each module operates one truck at a time.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 03, 2011 Desktop-sized controller, IRC5 Compact, supports 6-axis IRB 120 robot as well as IRB 140 and 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker(TM), IRB 1410, and IRB 1600 robot series. Design is compatible with standard and panel-mount IRC-5 controllers, providing same functionality in portable model: motion control, FlexPendant programming, RAPID language, and communications. Commissioning is facilitated by one-phase power input, external connectors for all signals, and expandable 16-in, 16-out I/O system.

Hudson Control Group    Springfield, NJ 07081
Dec 30, 2010 SOLO(TM) High Resolution Liquid Dispenser accommodates groupings of up to 10 syringes with varying bore sizes to support aspirating and dispensing volumes from less than 1 µL to greater than 10 mL on same unit. Able to perform DNA transformations, cherry picking, serial dilutions, and plate replications, platform occupies 14 x 16 in. footprint, supports optional peristaltic pump for tip washing, and is compatible with 24-, 96-, 384-, and 1,536-well plate formats.

Flow International Corp.    Kent, WA 98032 2618
Dec 21, 2010 Combining Paser® waterjet cutting system with 20 hp direct drive saw, Mach 4r helps customers achieve precise corner radius, max material usage, and straight-line cutting. Foundry-grade, 6-axis robot has 20,000-hr maintenance cycle and extended reach of 3.1 m. Dual work zones enable operator to simultaneously load and cut slabs. Featuring automatic tool pathing, system is programmed by comprehensive software suite, eliminating need for g-code knowledge typically required by CNC machines.

Mistral Solutions    Bangalore   India
Dec 17, 2010 Offering PoE and CAN bus interfaces, CraneBoard provides open source PCB and alternative development option for Texas Instruments' (TI) 600 MHz AM35x Sitara(TM) ARM® Cortex(TM)-A8 MPUs. Numerous integrated peripherals are included along with flexible power options such as power-over-DC wall adapter, PoE, and USB. Also, expansion port allows added functionality for LCD panel along with wireless and audio capabilities. JTAG enables communication with numerous devices.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Dec 13, 2010 Powered by compressed-air, lifting cylinder with integrated vacuum generation combines multiple functions to solve challenges in pick and place application. In 160 cm², design offers all components necessary for dynamic stacking and de-stacking of flat or porous pieces. Switching compressed air supply on/off to lifting cylinder controls workflow, and blow-off pulse accelerates placing of pieces. Cylinder works independent of stack height, and piston stops upon contact with work piece.

RMT Robotics Ltd.    Grimsby, ON L3M4E8
Dec 10, 2010 Optimizing vehicle in motion notifications, ADAM RAP can play text-to-speech messages, sound bites, or musical interludes that can be actively or passively triggered in reaction to operational conditions and system inputs. Through ADAM Commander mapping software, regions on facility map can be embedded with commands to automatically load specific tunes or prompt voice messages. For example, ADAM may play song in aisles and then switch to text-to-speech-based message as it approaches doorway.