FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-2000iA/1200 can support standard payload of 1,200 kg, and up to 1,350 kg, with 0.6 m offset from faceplate and fully articulated motion at wrist. Vertical lifting stroke is 6.2 m and wrist is IP67 protected for harsh environments. System includes vision and force sensing as well as FANUC iRVision system with 2D robot guidance tool for operations such as part location and error proofing. Integrated software uses robot itself for some safety functions.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-1iA intelligent assembly robot is 17 kg, compact 6-axis robot suited for small part handling, high-speed picking, and assembly applications. Parallel-link structure maximizes speed and accuracy and robot includes 3-axis wrist. Unit operates via R-30iA controller with integrated functions such as iRVision®, Robot Link, and Collision Guard. It is also available as 4-axis model, for part picking and kitting, with single-axis wrist offering speeds up to 3,000°/sec.

Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55445
Jun 24, 2009 Suited for pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries, LDx is comprised of compact cells with integrated Delta robots adaptable to suit various applications. Standard steel and stainless steel versions have exposed structure with no enclosed spaces and smooth, angled surfaces. Like all other major drive components, bearings in arms are made of ceramic and are nonwearing. Cells can be configured as MonoPacker, AssortmentPacker, or FeedPlacer to accommodate various requirements.

Motion Controls Robotics
Fremont, OH 43420
Jun 09, 2009 Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN 55445
May 28, 2009 Designed for secondary packaging applications, Paloma-D2-Delta Robot aligns and places pre-packaged and wrapped products into trays and shipping cartons at rates from 50-240 per minute. Gemini v3.0 Software allows simulation of new production processes and products on virtual machine; 3D view lets operators adjust and optimize pick-and-place patterns and other settings for each product. Available with up to 3 arms, stainless steel robot can support one additional axis of movement.

ABB Robotics, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
May 13, 2009 Model IRB 4600, weighing 880 lb, is suited for various manufacturing and material handling applications. It is available in 2 short-arm, 2.05 m versions for 60 or 45 kg payload and 2 long-arm 2.50 and 2.55 m versions for 40 or 20 kg. Semishelf mounting enables reach below base of robot and unit allows floor, tilted, and inverted mounting. It also offers minimized cycle times, optimized path accuracy, and is protected to IP67 standards.

Accura Technics LLC
Keene, NH 03431
May 12, 2009 Designed for use with small to mid sized CNC mills, lathes, and grinding machines, Minuteman XA add-on robotic automation system can be specified with Fanuc articulated robotic arm or gantry style automation. It facilitates real time changeover by using pre tooled/set-up kits for repeat jobs, and also allows for unattended night time operation. Options are available for different material loading, such as bowl feeders, conveyors, trays, or combinations of these.

Balluff, Inc.
Florence, KY 41042-0937
May 08, 2009 Available for RTU and track or gantry robots, BZL Robot Zone Limit Systems provide diverse, complementary, and redundant position monitoring for up to 3 robot axes to help recapture lost productivity. Systems offer flexibility to adjust zone angles and locations while providing means to mute personnel sensing devices per requirements of ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999. Pre-engineered kits include all mounting hardware, complementary cams, and multiple position switch in mechanical or inductive versions.

Dri-Air Industries, Inc.
East Windsor, CT 06088
May 06, 2009 Accommodating various tools and parts, 61-91 G series robots feature strip forward design of up to 600 mm that prevents interference of strip stoke with machine hoppers, feeders, and blenders. It includes beam-mounted control cabinet, minimizing floor space, as well as SCP control pendant with touchscreen for simplified programming and 3-position safety switch allowing left- or right-handed operation. Units also include digital AC servos with encoders on 3 axes.

ESS Technologies, Inc.
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Apr 17, 2009 TaskMate(TM), designed to meet cGMP standards, incorporates FANUC multi-axis robot and end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) to load infeed of tube fillers/closers. Incorporated with empty tube case accumulation system, robotic loader allows tube filling system to operate unattended for extended production runs. Other components include Allen Bradley PLC, touchscreen display, and interlocked Lexan guarding. EOAT may be vacuum-style, gripper-style, or combination thereof.

QinetiQ North America
McLean, VA 22102
Apr 10, 2009 Modular CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive) kit is available to supplement new or existing GEN IV TALON robots. CBRNE/Hazmat TALON includes sensors for radiation, nerve agents, excessive temperatures, explosives, TNT, and volatile gases. Plug-and-play modularity promotes application adaptability and versatility. Heavy-duty shoulder and gripper are also available, enhancing robot's ability to lift debris off roadside bombs and carry mine detector.

Servo-Robot Corp.
Bruno, QC J3V6E1
Apr 03, 2009 Robo-Find laser-based sensing system is designed to locate, detect, and measure weld joints without making contact with part. Sensing part position and dimensional variations, it signals robot and adjusts torch trajectory in less than 1 sec. System includes either Sense-i/D or SF/D laser cameras as well as miniature video camera for remote programming and viewing of welding process. Setup is accomplished via laptop interface.

MAG Industrial Automation Systems
Sterling Heights,, MI 48313
Apr 01, 2009 Delivering repeatable process control as automated blade molding facility, CNC-controlled Rapid Material Placement System (RMPS) offers integrated manufacturing capable of spraying in-mold coatings, dispensing/lay-up of glass and carbon fiber materials, and dispensing/application of adhesive. Also available, quick-cure molding system produces molds using customer CAD data, yielding finished blade to spec with each cycle. It can be infused with resin in 1 hr and followed by 2 hr cure.

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics
Carson, CA 90746
Mar 18, 2009 With working quadrangle of 494 x 494 mm, EPSON RS3 robot suits lab automation and process-heavy applications. Unit has no dead space in center of work envelope. Zero footprint robot's work envelope allows for design flexibility with over 360° of axis rotation for omni directional access.

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics
Carson, CA 90746
Mar 13, 2009 Since there is no dead space in the center of the work envelope, 350 mm SCARA arm on EPSON RS3 features max working quadrangle of 494 x 494 mm. Ability to maneuver back under itself for shortest movements possible accelerates cycle rates, while work envelope allows for design flexibility, providing over 360° of axis rotation for omni-directional access. Capable of integration into compact assembly cells, robot comes with Micro PowerDrive RC180 Controller.

Pad Print Machinery of Vermont
East Dorset, VT 05253
Jan 27, 2009 Adaptable to manufacturing and assembly applications as well as product marking and decorating, XE-Robot features 4-axis SCARA robot that is programmed to select from 6 pads of different shapes and sizes, and pick up variety of inked images from 6 cliches, each with its own ink cup. Two-axis fixture assembly allows printing on 5 sides of part, in multiple locations on each side. Robot can be programmed to retrieve pick-and-place hand, which can load and unload parts on fixture between cycles.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jan 22, 2009 Designed to paint small parts, Paint Mate 200iA offers wrist load capacity, repeatability, work envelope, and speed suited for hazardous coating environments. It comes with FANUC standard purge control system and incorporates intelligent functions such as internal programmable controller, Ethernet, iRVision, iPendant, line tracking, HandlingTool, and PaintTool. Multiple mounting positions are supported, and functionality is designed to meet automation needs of various industries.

Ishida Europe Ltd
Birmingham   United Kingdom
Jan 21, 2009 Operating at speeds of up to 150 trays/min, IPS packs trays into cases and Eurocrates. It works by moving individual trays rather than collations, and optically tracks each tray during operation, while trays are picked and crates filled while in motion. Machine is finished to IP65 standard, is set up and operated via it's touch screen, and can also be operated and monitored remotely. Offering flexibility in terms of case layout, unit can be specified in single and twin lane formats.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jan 15, 2009 Suited for Material Handling and Logistics industry, automated KR 500 570-2 PA employs heavy-duty robot with 570 kg max payload capacity and 3 algorithms for mixed and unmixed palletizing. It is tooled with servo-controlled layer gripper, which can remove entire layers from pallet of any material in one cycle. Servo layer gripper motors, synchronized with KR 500 570-2 PA, streamline operation when mixing different product layers on same pallet.

Larson Systems Inc
Minneapolis, MN 55449
Dec 19, 2008 Spring Testing Automation Robot STAR 25 is available in compression model capable of handling up to 9 in. long parts and compression/extension model capable of testing parts up to 29 inches long - optional extension bridge assembly makes it possible to test springs 50 in. or longer. It has 3,000 lb drive, is equipped with load cells having 2 in. thru-rod capability for increased testing accuracy on larger springs, and incorporates built-in deflection compensation.