Crown Equipment Corp.
New Bremen, OH 45869
Jan 15, 2008 Whether used for pallet handling, picking at heights, or transport applications, SP 3500 Series is built for stability, safety, and security. Access 1 2 3® Comprehensive System Control delivers real-time braking, steering, and linear speed control adjustments under changing conditions, and Load Path Stability Design distributes force evenly through mast, platform, frame, and drive unit. Solution also incorporates wide-screen platform window and twist grip control handle.

Dematic Corp.
Norcross, GA 30092
Jan 10, 2008 Designed for applications that require discrete order fulfillment of low to moderate volume split case items, PickCart with Voice merges batch picking methodology with voice directed technology. It features 3-4 shelves to accommodate shipping cartons or containers for multiple orders and each batch pick cart can accommodate up to 40 orders, depending on product sizes. PickDirector software releases orders to work floor and directs each order picker on pick path via voice commands.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Jan 09, 2008 Suitable for first time automation users as well as large companies automating low-volume projects, pre-engineered PerformArc PA-55 comes with 6-axis robot, torch, and inverter welder with artificially intelligent waveform control. Cell accepts payload up to 250 lb per side and welds typical part sizes of 12 x 53, 18 x 45, and 24 x 30 in. System controls, diagnostics, and programming are managed by color teach pendant, running Windows CE to flatten learning curve.

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.
Westbury, NY 11590
Jan 03, 2008 Metrohm 815 Robotic Soliprep is designed for preparation of samples from solid to liquid phase in fields of ion chromatography, HPLC, ICP, trace metal analysis, titrimetric, and direct measurement applications. It delivers flexibility to accurately add solvents, homogenize, filter, dilute, and transfer solutions to sealed vials. System can even titrate or measure directly without user intervention. While facilitating routine sample prep work, system also promotes reproducibility.

Methods EDM
Sudbury, MA 01776
Dec 07, 2007 Combining RoboDrill Vertical Machining Center with FANUC 6-axis robot for automated loading/unloading, JobShop Cell handles any part that fits in its 6 in. vise/chuck and features inbound and outbound conveyors and guarding. Work-handling interface accommodates hydraulic/pneumatic workholding options. FANUC RoboDrill VMC offers 14-tool tool changer, torque to 56 ft-lb, rigid tapping to 5,000 rpm, accelerations to 1.5 G, rapid traverses to 2,125 ipm, and feed rates to 1,181 ipm.

Unison
Madera, CA 93638
Nov 19, 2007 With footprint of 48 sq ft, Uni-vercell automated tube bending cell features tube loader, 6-axis robotic arm with 13.23 lb payload, 2-stage end former, multistack mandrel-less tube bender, and vision system. It is able to fabricate tubular parts with diameter up to ¾ in. to overall accuracy of 0.1 mm. Consuming 1.5 kW/hr, system includes articulating robotic arm and software for programming bends and end forms and to input data such as position, angle, rotation, and torque.

CoroWare, Inc.
Redmond, WA 98052
Nov 19, 2007 CoroBot JAUS (Joint Architecture for Unmanned Systems) mobile robot, targeted to meet needs of military robotics researchers and developers, consists of expandable 4-wheeled robotic platform equipped with 1.2 GHz PC-processor and 40 Gb disk storage space.

Abicor Binzel
Frederick, MD 21703
Nov 12, 2007 Robot support iCAT swings away mechanically by up to 10° in event of collision between welding torch and workpiece, helping avoid damage to welding torch, peripherals, and robot. Integrated switch-off fuse reacts directly in event of crash and stops robot immediately. Support features central media guide and torsion-resistant cable assembly excursion ±240° in 6th axis. System is available for air- or liquid-cooled welding torches.

Sealant Equipment & Engineering, Inc.
Plymouth, MI 48170-0965
Nov 12, 2007 Robot Automation Dispensing Systems can apply 1- and 2-component adhesives, sealants, and lubricants onto manufacturer's products that require precision bonding, gasketing, potting, and sealing during assembly. Engineered, manufactured, and programmed to meet end-user specifications, systems include manual load-unload fixture, part tooling, safety components, system assembly and controls, robot, and EOA tooling. Other aspects of design cover dress-out and system integration.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Nov 01, 2007 Eliminating need for fixed automation, LR Mate 200iC/5H can be mounted in variety of positions including floor, tabletop, inside machines, angled, and inverted. Integrated iRVision system, requiring camera and cable, has 2D robot guidance tool to accomplish part location, error proofing, and other operations that normally require special sensors. FANUC FS-60 force sensor provides 3D assembly with 6° of freedom, allowing complex or precise assembly operations.

KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Oct 23, 2007 Design for automated trimming of plastics and composites, RoboTrim® RT-1900 features inverted, rail-mounted KMT AccuTrim® R-110 robot inside steel enclosure with side access door and safety interlocks. Rail permits robot to move up to 4.5 m, and 2-sided, 19 ft rotating servo table supports up to 700 lb on each side while accommodating parts up to 13 x 5 ft. Various safety features, such as light curtains, and software, including RouterWare®, are provided.

KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Oct 19, 2007 Designed for waterjet trimming of headliners, carpets, dashboards, and insulation products in automotive interior industry, Cutting Box Original V can be customized to meet specific trimming needs, and comes with IRC5 robot controller for single and multi move operation. System can be equipped with 6 different and pre-designed robot configurations. It features HMI, tailor-made vacuum systems, and WaterjetWare robot software that helps customers reduce online programming time.

QinetiQ North America
McLean, VA 22102
Oct 19, 2007 MAARS(TM) (Modular Advanced Armed Robotic System) features chassis with uni-body frame that provides battery and electronics accessibility and utilizes M240B Medium Machine Gun. Manipulator arm has nominal 100 lb lift capacity and can replace turret-mounted weapon, transforming robot from weapons platform to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) identification and neutralization tool. System weighs 350 lb and includes digital control unit.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 17, 2007 Providing high speed and precision motion, Adept Python(TM) Cleanroom Class 1 Linear Robot Modules are suitable for assembly and handling in disk drive, solar, semiconductor, and medical industries. Modules run on SmartController(TM) CX controls and software platform, providing integrated vision and embedded networking.

I&J FISNAR, INC
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
Sep 11, 2007 Featuring resident program capacity of 100 programs with total point memory of 400,000 and 4,000 points of positioning data per program, I&J4000-LF series of bench top dispensing robots can accept tool weight of up to 5 kg and worktable load of 10 kg. Resolution is 20 microns and interpolation is in all axes. RoHS-compliant unit features fluid-purge button located on front panel. It is suited for form-in-place gaskets, adhesives, potting, coating, and filling.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
Aug 24, 2007 UL-Listed Cobra(TM) 4-axis SCARA series and Viper(TM) 6-axis articulated robot series utilize Adept's SmartController(TM) CX controls and software platform, providing integrated vision and embedded networking. Both series are targeted at Medical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Goods, Cosmetics, and Lab Automation industries that require safety and regulatory compliance provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. They also meet ANSI/RIA 15.06-1999 Safety standards and CE marking directives.

Motion Controls Robotics
Fremont, OH 43420
Jul 24, 2007 Robotic SUBTA (Stand Up Bottle Take Away) System enables in-line automated PET bottle handling and unloading. Able to roll away from molding machine to allow mold changes, portable unit grabs and sets bottles on conveyor standing up. Single- and double-row systems offer pattern teaching capability, tooling the permits use of angled and/or tapered bottles, and on-the-fly programmable operator pendant with stored recipes and menu selection for patterns.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jun 25, 2007 With ability to withstand static torque of 60,000 Nm, Model KR 1000 titan is 6-axis robot that provides payload capacity of 1,000 kg and reach of 3,200 mm. Featuring robust steel base frame, it has total of 9 motors. Axes 1 and 3 each have two motors that feed into single gear unit while axis 2 is powered by 2 motors, each with its own gear unit. Robot is designed for building materials, automotive, and foundry industries.

Motion Controls Robotics
Fremont, OH 43420
Jun 25, 2007 Robotic SUBTA (Stand Up Bottle Take Away) enables in-line automated PET bottle handling and unloading for coating, leak checking, case packing, and bulk palletizing. For larger mold machines, it uses FANUC M-6iB or M-16iB robot. System grabs and sets bottles on conveyor standing up, acting as takeaway unit. With ability to handle any mold configuration (single/double row), product uses angled and/or tapered bottles and includes operator pendant for recipe adjustments and error reporting.

QComp Technologies, Inc
Greenville, WI 54942
Jun 21, 2007 Used in palletizing applications, Q20ZA automated guided vehicle (AGV) is equipped with dual Sick S300 Safety Laser scanners that provide 360° field of protection. Each scanner, positioned on opposite corners of AGV, is linked to vehicle's PLC and wheel-drive encoder. If obstruction is detected in warning zone, vehicle slows down to a halt until obstruction is removed. Safety scanners also automatically change sensing ranges based on speed and steering angle.