ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Dec 08, 2010 Able to be floor-, wall-, invert-, or shelf-mounted, IRB 2600 robots feature total arm weight of less than 300 kg and have lightweight mechanical linkages that optimize speed and acceleration. They are available in two 1.65 m short arm variants for 12 or 20 kg payloads, and 1.85 long arm variant with 12 kg payload. With wrist vertical, up to 27 kg payload is achievable for pick and place packaging applications. Units are IP67-rated and suitable for use in harsh environments.

Advantech Automation Corp.    Cincinnati, OH 45240
Dec 07, 2010 Powered by 500 MHz AMD Geode(TM) LX 800 processors, UNO-1150G and UNO-1150GE feature fanless, industrial design with ground isolated chassis, IP40 protection, and remote monitoring support. Connectivity features include VGA, RS-232, and 2 RS-232/422/485 ports as well as 2 Ethernet ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, audio interfaces. Additionally, UNO-1150GE features 2 PCI-104 slots, one mini-PCI, and one bay for SATA HDD and SSD devices. CompactFlash interface is also standard.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Dec 06, 2010 With work envelope of 1,600 mm, max speed of 10 m/s, and max payload of 4 kg, Adept Quattro s800H is specifically designed for high-speed applications in packaging, manufacturing, assembly, and material handling. Overhead-mount unit features advanced control algorithms, embedded amplifiers, and patented 4-arm design that helps minimize power consumption. Conveyor tracking with integrated vision guidance ensures accurate part location.

Crown Equipment Corp.    New Bremen, OH 45869
Dec 03, 2010 Designed to move from pallet handling to picking at heights to transporting, Crown SP 3500 Series feature fuel cell hydrogen level indicator and programmable performance settings. Crown Access 1 2 3® System Control, which manages truck functions and facilitates 2-way communication with operator, is connected directly to fuel cell power unit. Operators receive alert when fuel cell hydrogen pressure reaches pre-determined level, based on size of facility and distance to refueling station.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Dec 01, 2010 Suited for high-mix assembly applications, dual-head Model MC-392 features ball screw X-Y drive and closed-loop servo control with linear encoding for placement accuracy of 30 µm, 3 Sigma. Unit is available in in-line configuration with up to 96 feeders or as stand-alone unit with space for 160 feeders. Equipped with Cognex®-based vision system, Model MC-392 enables on-the-fly alignment of any SMD from 0.4 x 0.2 mm to 16 x 14 mm, including CSPs and µBGAs.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Nov 30, 2010 Comprised of single-chip ARM9(TM) solution with PROFIBUS® interface, AM1810 Sitara(TM) ARM® MPU connects PROFIBUS interface directly to RS-485 transceiver and thereby eliminates need for external PROFIBUS, ASIC, or FPGA. PROFIBUS real-time frame handler is implemented utilizing Programmable Real-Time Unit, which can run up to 12 MBaud PROFIBUS decentralized peripherals communication. Suited for industrial applications such as PLCs and HMIs, product also offers multiple memory options.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Nov 24, 2010 Suitable for machine tending, material handling, and arc welding, Series IRB 2600 contains 3 versions: 2 short arm variants measuring 1.65 m for 12 or 20 kg payloads and one long arm model measuring 1.85 m with 12 kg payload. Up to 27 kg payload is achievable for pick/place and packaging applications with wrist vertical. Available with IRC5 Robot Controller, robots are IP67-rated for harsh environments and support floor, wall, inverted, or shelf mounting.

Bosch Corp.    Charleston, SC 29418
Nov 17, 2010 Using ultrasonic sensors, Side View Assist blind-spot assistant is capable of registering objects 3 m to side and diagonally to rear of vehicle. If sensors detect vehicle, signal is checked for plausibility by system's electronics to prevent false alarms. System then warns driver optically, and if driver fails to react, it will provide acoustic warning. Working at speeds of 10-140 kph, Side View Assist aids drivers in complex traffic situations when relative speeds are low.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Oct 22, 2010 Integra(TM) DSP + ARM® processors C6A8168 and C6A8167 integrate TMS320C674x floating- and fixed-point DSP and ARM Cortex(TM)-A8 processor on one chip along with several peripherals: PCIe Gen2, SATA 2.0, dual Gigabit Ethernet, and dual DDR2/DDR3 interfaces. While DSP is dedicated to handling intensive signal processing needs, complex math functions, and image processing algorithms, ARM is available for GUIs, network connectivity, system control, and application processing under multiple OSs.

Proco Machinery Inc    Mississauga, ON L5T2V5
Oct 20, 2010 Intended for use by bottle manufacturers, Pakman Packaging System features fully-articulated, 6-axis robot mounted on structural sub-frame. Other features include infeed product conveyor, box-in-feed and exit roller conveyor, and safety guards. Able to be moved around via heavy-duty castor wheels, system is designed to pack blow molded containers into boxes in layers. Functionality is further enhanced via quick-change end-of-arm tooling and recipe-storing control system.

Techno Linear Motion Systems    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Oct 05, 2010 Available in 3 fully assembled models, TechnoMod Gantry Machine comes complete with built-in industrial computer, swing arm console with monitor and keyboard, cabling, software, and enclosure. Travel ranges are 650 x 300 x 275 mm for Model 30, 650 x 450 x 275 mm for Model 45, and 650 x 650 x 275 mm for Model 65. For complex operations, 4th or 5th rotary axis can be added. Machine is suited for pick and place, dispensing, assembly, drilling, and welding applications.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 04, 2010 Packaging Automation Cell (PAC) is designed to accommodate high-speed primary packaging applications requiring flexible and sanitary processing, specifically addressing hygienic requirements of meat and poultry packaging. Built with rigid, stainless steel frame, cell integrates Quattro s650HS USDA-accepted parallel linked robot, motion and vision controllers, touchscreen interface, and predefined programming recipes for conveyor tracking and vision guidance.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Sep 23, 2010 Adjusted using hand wheel, model ABG-25 features 7/16 in. solid stainless steel fingers with radiused ends and independent decker plates for accurate bag placement on tight pallets. Pneumatic valves provide complete open/close cycle in less than .6 sec. Designed to handle bags from 7.25-21 in. wide, 12-36 in. long, and 1-6 in. thick, ABG-25 is suited for palletizing plastic, woven cloth, and paper bags containing grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals, and plastic resins.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Sep 14, 2010 Combining AC500 PLC with IRC5 robot controller, integrated unit supports up to 3 local I/O boards plus bus communications for remote I/Os, providing single point of control for range of production cell functions, including peripheral production equipment such as grippers, feeders, and ancillary machines. DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, CANopen, and Modbus TCP are supported, as well as wireless communications, making integrated controller suitable for virtually any factory site.

Mobileye N.V    Amstelveen   Netherlands
Sep 09, 2010 Utilizing EyeQ2® vision chip, Mobileye C2-270(TM) detects pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles, and lane markings and then alerts and prompts drivers before collision occurs. Camera mounts behind car windshield and constantly monitors road in front of vehicle while it is in motion. Connected to display unit within driver's field of view, camera causes display to flash color-coded icons and sound warning to alert driver up to 2.7 sec before impact if danger is spotted.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 03, 2010 PEH series includes 2-finger parallel grippers, sizes 30 and 50, that accommodate applications involving small components to large workpieces. Driven by brushless servo motor, these universal, long-stroke grippers deliver centric gripping with repeat accuracy of 0.05 mm. Max stroke is 100 mm per finger for PEH 50, which also produces adaptable gripping force as high as 1,400 N with max finger lengths to 250 mm. Complete control and power electronics are completely integrated.

ABB Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Aug 31, 2010 Combining AC500 PLC with IRC5 robot controller, integrated unit provides up to 3 local I/O boards plus bus communications for remote I/Os, offering single point of control for range of production cell functions, including grippers, feeders, and ancillary machines. All main communications standards, including DeviceNet, PROFIBUS DP, CANopen, and Modbus TCP are supported, as well as wireless communications. To facilitate programming and operation, software framework is included.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Aug 20, 2010 Available in 6 models from 70 x 70 mm to 160 x 160 mm, Vacuum Grippers are suitable for packaging, wood, plastics and metal industries. Units provide consistently strong gripping force, regardless of material, size, shape, weight, and pickup position of workpiece. Vacuum required is provided by integrated ejectors using compressed air, following Venturi principle. With intelligent valve technology that leaves vacuum openings closed when not in use, vacuum remains constant at all times.

Lincoln Electric Automation Division    Cleveland, OH 44117
Aug 17, 2010 Built to accommodate structural steel industry needs, Robotic Beam Cutting and Scribing System automatically generates tool paths from CIS/2 part files for cuts, copes, holes, slots, notches, cutouts, and assembly markings on beams up to 40 ft long, 4-44 in. wide, and 4-18 in. high. Servo-Robot laser vision, FANUC ARC Mate® 6-axis robot arm, and StruCIM® 3D simulation software promote accurate sensing of beam variations, optimized robotic cutting/scribing, and reduced prints/paperwork.

Aps Novastar LLC    Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Aug 13, 2010 Complementing SMT placement applications with its operational speeds to 3,000 cph, benchtop LE40V employs Windows®-based GUI that enables board programming within minutes. It places range of components, including 0201s, LEDs, BGAs, 15 mil pitch QFPs, SMT connectors, and offers on-the-fly component centering using vision (Cognex®), laser technology (Cyberoptics®), or mechanical fingers. Self-contained system accepts boards to 13.5 x 22 in. and offers placement accuracy of ±0.001 in.