Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Feb 01, 2012 Available as option on FLX2011 Series machines, placing force measurement system consists of chuck where actual placement takes place. Chuck allows for processing of substrates such as PCBs with max size of 200 x 200 x 3 mm. By means of software plug-in, actual placement force from 0-5 N ±0.5 N can be predefined. Spring characteristic is calibrated for each nozzle and data is stored in database.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 01, 2012 Constructed with materials that eliminate potential for contamination of manufacturing area and processed parts, Cleanroom IRB 120 features unpainted mounting holes, unpainted stainless steel mechanical stops, and glue seals that avoid particle generation. Four-layer paint with varnish clear coat facilitates cleaning via cloth. Able to reach 112 mm below its base, Class 100 Cleanroom-rated robot has 6.6 lb payload, 8.8 lb vertical wrist payload, 580 mm reach, and 411 mm stroke.

Toshiba Machine Co., America    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Jan 24, 2012 THL Series SCARA Robots include the THL500, THL600 and THL700 with lightweight die cast aluminum arm lengths of 500 mm, 600 mm, and 700 mm. Each THL offers payload of 10 kg with cycle times of .45 s for the THL500 and THL600 and .50 s for the THL700. Robots feature working envelope of 4 axes, with a Z-axis rotation of 360º. Maximum speeds range from 6.3 m/s to 7.9 m/s overall. TSL 3000 Controller included is USB compatible.

CoroWare, Inc.    Redmond, WA 98052
Jan 13, 2012 CoroBot® Classic and CoroBot Explorer are available with software and hardware options that help researchers, educators, and engineers accelerate development of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications. Software upgrades include teleoperation application and full Robotic Operating System (ROS) compatibility. Microsoft Kinect® hardware option gives users IR imaging and depth perception to create real-time 3D maps. Additionally, stock camera supports 1080p full HD video quality.

Adept Technology Inc.    Pleasanton, CA 94588
Jan 02, 2012 Offering long reach of 1.7 m, Viper(TM) s1700D is suited for applications that require precise automation, including material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting, and assembly. Robot features Adept ACE(TM) software and advanced self-diagnostics for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. With Ethernet TCP/IP capability, robot can be controlled through PC, PLC, or controller.

Faztek, LLC    Fort Wayne, IN 46808
Dec 28, 2011 Designed to eliminate additional floor space needed for swinging doors, Sliding Doors feature telescoping slides and are designed without header, allowing for head space and material handling traffic. Applications include perimeter fencing, robot guards, conveyor barriers, welding cells, and tool cribs.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Dec 16, 2011 Able to carry out high-speed assembly tasks with precision, freely programmable PPU-E30 is designed for vertical stroke of up to 100 mm, horizontal stroke of 270 mm, and moving mass of 3 kg. Cycle time is 0.58 sec, including switching and gripping times at 40 mm vertical stroke, 120 mm horizontal stroke, and moving mass of 2 kg. All utility lines for power supply, sensor, and pneumatic systems are plugged into rearward stationary connection, eliminating cable breaks and disturbances.

Wolf Robotics    Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dec 16, 2011 Standard robotic press brake systems include all components, less press brake, and can accommodate common sizes and weights of typical parts. Providing robotic automation of press brake operation, most press brake equipment is capable of integration into Wolf standard cells. Components include virtual station offline programming, squaring tables, regrip stations, gripper racks, incoming/outgoing pallet stations and quick-change grippers.

KEMPER GmbH    Vreden   Germany
Dec 15, 2011 With max payload of 3 tons, KEMPER STORATEC plate turnover device is available with loading equipment for pallet system as well as interfaces to existing storage and warehouse management systems. Operating sequence follows fully or semi-automatic process, and outsourcing/palletizing of raw material is possible at any time via process reversal. Able to accommodate automatic palletizing of laminated cores up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm, machine has max payload of 3 tons.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Nov 17, 2011 Used in high-variety electronics production, Cobra offers production speed of 21,000 cph and capacity for 240 intelligent feeders. Quattro-Pick feature, with software-optimized production sequence, lets machine pick 4 components from as many feeders simultaneously. Featuring 2 parallel rows, 8 pickup nozzle arrangement lets 4 nozzles on either front or back pick components concurrently. Feeder speed and positioning accuracy let nozzles in second row pick another 4 components immediately after.

Reis Robotics    Elgin, IL 60123
Nov 08, 2011 With all bearings and mobile parts separately sealed and encapsulated, RH Series withstands extreme foundry conditions. Series comprises 2 robot types with 6 axes up to load capacity of 130 kg, as well as 2 robot types with 4 basic axes for load capacities up to 300 kg. Horizontal arrangement of arm enables optimal movement sequence for extraction, insertion, and spray tasks at die casting machine, while anti-collision protection prevents damage to robot during programming and operation.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Nov 04, 2011 Available for Cobra and Paraquda pick-and-place machines, TCQ 18-bin changer can replace component tray in less than 5 sec and align it with better than 50 µm accuracy. Trays are stored in magazine that is equipped with handles and can be replaced. Standard magazines feature 18 or 14 slots, depending on tray thickness, each with room for one standard JEDEC tray; space also can be divided for several smaller trays. Capabilities can accommodate needs of small and lightweight components.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Oct 06, 2011 Fully configured ArcPack(TM) Lean 1410 includes IRB 1410 robot, IRC5 Compact controller, Fronius TransSteel 3500 power supply and wire feeder, and Tregaskiss 500 Amp air-cooled welding torch. Six-axis robot, specially designed for arc welding, features 5 kg handling capacity with supplementary 18 kg load capacity on upper arm for application equipment. With positional repeatability of ±0.025 mm, IRB 1410 delivers optimal welds in tight, restricted locations.

Reis Robotics    Elgin, IL 60123
Sep 30, 2011 Allowing robotic welding even for short production runs, completely enclosed and movable welding cell consists of 6-axis RV10-6 vertical articulated arm robot, high-capacity RobotStarV control, and 2 freely programmable additional axes. Welding robot, which may be arranged upright or suspended overhead, has payload capacity of 13.23 lb and repeatability of 0.002 in. All supply, exhaust, and safety requirements are integrated within cell, which occupies 32.8 feet² floor space.

Inductotherm    Rancocas, NJ 08073
Sep 29, 2011 Distancing foundry workers from furnace and its molten metal, ARMS® (Automated Robotic Melt Shop) System uses robot to perform full scope of hazardous operations. These include checking metal bath grounding, dipping thermocouple lance, slagging furnace, taking metal samples, and adding any required trim materials. From control room, furnace operator activates pre-programmed robot and controls movement of furnace, charge car, and slag cart.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Aug 16, 2011 Pneumatic PPU-P suits handling and assembly involving small components. Due to valve control unit, connected gripper can be placed directly over individual target position and actuated via standard control interface. Horizontal and vertical motion overlap and are positively driven by curved roller, minimizing cycle times. At 145 mm horizontal stroke, 45 mm (20 mm linear) vertical stroke, and up to 1 kg moving mass, unit achieves cycle time of 0.63 sec, including 2 x 50 msec gripping time.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Aug 09, 2011 Combining FANUC LR Mate 200iC robot with ESS end-of-arm-tooling, Robotic Cartoner Infeed is available as stand-alone robotic cell that also integrates with cartoners or existing packaging lines. Six-axis robot has payload capacity of 5 kg, and can handle infeed speeds up to 400/minute with multiple products per pick, or up to 80 cycles/min. Infeed is suited for packaging pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and consumer goods.

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.

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.