KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jul 19, 2005 KUKA KR 180 L130 CR provides 3,100 mm reach, while KUKA KR 500 CR offers payload capacity of 500 kg. Six-axis units feature polished and primed surface of castings, multilevel 2-K-lacquer-finish, stainless sheet metal covers and mounting material, in-line wrists without dust-sealing, and modified seals to avoid abrasion. Both robots meet appropriate ISO and DIN standards for cleanroom operation.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jun 30, 2005 KUKA KR 16 EXâ„¢ robot is pressurized and sealed for use in potentially explosive environments. It meets multiple explosion protection certifications, including CE, EX, II, 3, G, EEx, c,nA, IIB, T3, and X. With payload capacity of 16 kg and reach of 1,610 mm, 6-axis robot is suited for painting applications and other environments where dust, gas, and vapors impose operational restrictions.

I & J Fisnar Inc.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 3002
Jun 28, 2005 With working areas up to 32 x 24 in., Gantry-Cartesian Robots use stepping-servo motors that provide control of 3 axes. They fully interpolate all axes and provide continuous path or point-to-point dispensing. Programming is by teach pendant using step-by-step instructions. Robots are suitable for conveyor operations and work cells requiring XYZ movement above work, such as form-in-place gaskets, seals, bonding, encapsulation, and potting.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jun 27, 2005 Four-axis Model KR 40 PAâ„¢ features ductile cast iron base, which houses 3 of unit's 4 motors. With motors in base and upper arm made of carbon fiber composite, bulk of robot's weight is in lower structure, facilitating acceleration and deceleration. Payload capacity of 40 kg and 2,091 mm reach supports 800 and 1,000 mm pallet applications. Robot is suited for homogenous and mixed palletizing, as well as conveyor-tracking material handling applications.

Milacron Inc.
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Jun 16, 2005 Five-axis SR Mate 100iB is available as integrated option on Roboshot SiB 55- and 110-ton machines. Part removal stroke of 0.5 sec/27.5 in. matches with Roboshot's clamp cycle of 1.6 sec and injection acceleration of 0-300 mm/sec in 27 ms. Robot offers payload capacity of 11 lb with extracting stroke of 20.4 in. for parts and 14.6 in. for runners, and lifting stroke of 27.5 in. for parts and runners. Anti-collision protection helps eliminate end-of-arm or mold damage.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
May 17, 2005 AdeptViperâ„¢ Robots combine 6-axis arm design with SmartControlâ„¢ software platform, allowing 6-axis robotics to be used in small part assembly and material handling manufacturing. Models s650 and s850 are designed for either table-mounting or ceiling-mounting and have 5 kg payload capacity.

Hudson Control Group
Springfield, NJ 07081
May 16, 2005 Featuring full robotic control of manifold, Micro10â„¢ is capable of dispensing to shallow and deep SBS plates without use of spacer or manual adjustment. With 50 mm of vertical travel, manifold moves up and down as microplate is stationary in plate nest and 12 tips dispense liquid into wells of microplate. Unit, equipped with touchscreen operator panel, uses Softlinxâ„¢ scheduling software to ensure proper alignment of dispensing and plate heights.

Methods Machine Tools, Inc.
Sudbury, MA 01776
May 04, 2005 Suited for unattended machining, Fanuc RoboCellâ„¢ combines multi-axis robotic loading and unloading with ability to stage enough small parts for entire shift. System, comprised of Fanuc 30-taper RoboDrill E Series VMC and Fanuc 5- or 6-axis robot, is suited for drilling, tapping, and milling. It features 2,125 ipm traverses rates; 0.9 sec tool changes; and 6 sec load/unload times. Included software permits robotic feeding from rows, columns, or layers.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
May 04, 2005 AdeptViperâ„¢ 6-axes articulated robots are available in 2 models, AdeptViper s650 and AdeptViper s850, and are designed for precision assembly applications. AdeptViper s650 has 653 mm reach and 12 in. cycle time of 0.49 sec. AdeptViper s850 has 854 mm reach and 0.59 sec. Both robots can be either table-mounted or ceiling-mounted and have 5 kg payload capacity.

I & J Fisnar Inc.
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 3002
Apr 27, 2005 Powered by servo motors, I&J8000 dual worktable dispensing robots use ball screw motion systems and feature 2 alternately working X-axes. When one X-axis is working under Y/Z head, other X-axis does not move. This enables operator to load work piece for continuous operation. External RS232 interface and multiple I/O communications are provided for machine integration.

Robohand, A De-Sta-Co Div.
Madison Heights, MI 48071
Apr 27, 2005 Model QC-1200 automatic tool changer accommodates different styles of parts on same assembly machine. Modular design options include Device Net Bus module, self-sealing fluid or pneumatic module, 19 pin I/O module, and 200 A weld power module. Integral latch/unlatch sensor signals coupled condition of tool changer. Unit meets demands of robotic resistance welding and material handling applications.

Rixan Associates, Inc.
Dayton, OH 45459
Apr 21, 2005 Compact, 6-axis RV-3S and 5-axis RV-3SJ robots are IP65 rated and feature 64-bit RISC/DSP multi-tasking controller. They offer arm compliance, collision detection, and position restoration, in addition to maintenance forecasting and ANSI safety compliance. Operating at speeds to 5,500 mm/sec, robots have reach of 642 mm and payload capacities to 3 kg. Also offered in clean room versions, products are suited for laboratory and assembly automation.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Apr 20, 2005 Suited for foundry, die casting, and forging applications, robots are offered in 11 floor-mount models that handle payloads from 16–500 kg as well as 6 shelf-mount models rated for payloads from 16–210 kg. Each mechanical model can be configured in dozens of variations. With forearms and IP 67 rated wrists coated with corrosion-resistant and heat-reflecting finish, robots can operate continuously in environments up to 100°C and have 3,700 mm reach.

FKI Logistex North America
St. Louis, MO 63132
Apr 15, 2005 EASYpick® Trak3(TM) devices snap into track at pick face with cable-less connection. Four-inch wide Trak3 display and 2 in. wide components permit dense placement and precise alignment with pick location. Trak3 units replace single incandescent gumball picking direction light with 6 bright LEDs. Components include self-diagnostic tools that can be run at device and/or network level and embedded software that checks and self-corrects common problems.

Scientific Technologies Inc.
Fremont, CA 94555
Apr 13, 2005 With operating range of 8 m and response time of 16 ms, PA4600-BB provides 2 beams spaced either 19.6 in. or 23.6 in. apart for torso detection at entry/exit openings to hazardous applications. System has input voltage of 24 Vdc, and 2 solid state PNP safety control output signals provide 625 mA each for compatibility with standard safety relays. PA4600-BB is type 4 ESPE device per UL61496, and meets RIA and ANSI R15.06 specification for guarding robot work cells.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Apr 06, 2005 Dual, fixed-table eCellâ„¢ system is capable of MIG, Synergic MIG, MIG Pulse, and flux-cored arc welding procedures on parts that can be welded without reorientation. It welds variety of materials including steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Digitally-controlled, 350 A inverter welding power source is capable of high-speed communication and is delivered with 60+ factory-programmed waveforms optimized for variety of materials or applications.

Toshiba Machine Co., America
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mar 29, 2005 Model TH450 is equipped with high-speed ball screws and full-function TS2000 controller with built-in PLC, operation panel, and multitask function. With total arm span of 450 mm, unit reaches composite speeds of 7.33 m/s and 3-axis speeds of 2000 mm/s. Positioning repeatability in X and Y axes is ±0.015 and ±0.01 in Z axis. Robot carries 5 kg max payload and can be incorporated into tight spaces because of its cable position.

Precise Automation LLC
Los Altos, CA 94024
Mar 09, 2005 Scalable for work areas up to 400 x 2,000 mm, PrecisePlace Series 1300c is offered in 3- or 4-axis configurations with 1 kg payload and zero-backlash drive system using brushless dc motors. Guidance 3400 controller inside robots contains 4 motor drivers, 6 encoder input channels, 700 MIPS processor, digital and analog I/O, and Ethernet, DeviceNet, and RS-232 interfaces. Software includes motion commands, plus continuous path motion planner and trajectory generator.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Mar 07, 2005 With third axis linkage made of carbon fiber composite material, KUKA KR 100-2 PAâ„¢ 4-axis robot handles 600 palletizing cycles per hour and payloads up to 100 kg. Its footprint and 3,000 mm vertical reach provide flexibility in space-limited applications. PalletTechâ„¢ palletizing software, included with robot, provides graphical Windows interface for programming on conventional PC and helps users calculate ideal pallet structure.

Toyota Material Handling U.S.A., Inc.
Irvine, CA 92623-7419
Mar 03, 2005 Narrow aisle 7-Series Picker offers anti-rattle mast staging, spring suspension system, and electronic disc brakes. Lift motor provides 2-speed lift/lower control, and Separately Excited Drive Motor and Transistor Control System with MOSFET offers smooth speed control for precise positioning of truck, regardless of speed. Auto-steer centering automatically centers drive tire upon start-up, assuring operator of truck's travel direction prior to movement.