Denso Sales California, Inc.    Long Beach, CA 90810
Mar 30, 2011 Mounted on floor, ceiling, or wall without any special hardware, VS-Series features repeatability from ±0.03 to ±0.02 mm, reaches from 500-900 mm, and payload capacities from 4-7 kg. Internal wiring option facilitates connection of Gigabit Ethernet devices and servo grippers directly to robot flange. Along with ANSI and CE safety compliance, robots feature IP40 protection as standard and are available with optional IP67 dust- and splashproof protection.

Intelligrated    Mason, OH 45040
Mar 23, 2011 Real-Time Solutions® Trak3 xD(TM) and Trak3 xL(TM) extended display pick-to-light systems offer dynamic dual-shelf pick face and replenishment slotting. Providing end-to-end shelf coverage for dynamic pick face, Trak3 xD systems can slot product widths from 1 in. to several feet and feature dual-shelf configuration for independent upper/lower shelf slotting. Trak3 xL companion device automatically adjusts replenishment slotting based on pick face changes, promoting replenishment accuracy.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mar 04, 2011 Along with 1.85 m reach and 15 kg payload, Integrated Dress pack (ID) model IRB 2600ID features flexible mounting options and work envelope that extends below robot's baseline. Multipurpose robot, with swing base radius of 337 mm and base width of 511 mm, comes with Quick-Move motion control software for max acceleration at all times. Flexible conduit in upper arm/wrist, used for routing cables and hoses for signals, air, and power, simplifies integration of process equipment with robot.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Feb 25, 2011 TaskMate(TM) Flexible Feeding System includes high-speed FANUC multi-axis robot with end-of-arm tool and impulse-based flexible feeder. Feeder flips or recirculates parts into robot's pick zone, which uses FANUC iRVision system to locate and pick part regardless of orientation on feeder. Able to be programmed to handle many product configurations, system integrates with other packaging machinery for variety of applications and can be used with various FANUC robot models.

Westfalia Technologies, Inc.    York, PA 17402
Feb 18, 2011 Occupying 10 x 15 ft footprint, Plastic Case Stack De-Palletizing System handles 3-4, 40 x 40 in. dairy pallets per minute, each with 9 stacks of empty plastic dairy cases, for max throughput rate of 180 cases/min. Modular and IP65-rated system, able to handle stacks that are palletized, unitized, or combination of both, utilizes clamp and lift technology that maintains full stack control. PLC with Ethernet connectivity and color HMI touchscreen is included.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Feb 18, 2011 Suited for assembly of small components, programmable PPU-E30 is designed for up to 100 mm vertical stroke, 270 mm horizontal stroke, and 3 kg moving mass. All utility lines for power supply, sensor, and pneumatic systems are plugged into rear stationary connection, eliminating need to move them during operation. Able to achieve cycle time of 0.58 sec, unit integrates 2 linear encoder systems that control vertical and horizontal motion and assure repeat accuracy of less than 0.01 mm.

Crown Equipment Corp.    New Bremen, OH 45869
Feb 09, 2011 Available with Crown PC 4500 Series rider pallet trucks, QuickPick(TM) Remote Advance System enables order pickers to remotely advance truck to next pick location without having to return to operator's compartment. Users can choose between 2 wireless remotes: transceiver glove or transceiver trigger. Utilizing lasers to detect obstacles, system applies brakes if obstacle is detected. Pairing procedure ensures that each module operates one truck at a time.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 03, 2011 Desktop-sized controller, IRC5 Compact, supports 6-axis IRB 120 robot as well as IRB 140 and 260, IRB 360 FlexPicker(TM), IRB 1410, and IRB 1600 robot series. Design is compatible with standard and panel-mount IRC-5 controllers, providing same functionality in portable model: motion control, FlexPendant programming, RAPID language, and communications. Commissioning is facilitated by one-phase power input, external connectors for all signals, and expandable 16-in, 16-out I/O system.

Hudson Control Group    Springfield, NJ 07081
Dec 30, 2010 SOLO(TM) High Resolution Liquid Dispenser accommodates groupings of up to 10 syringes with varying bore sizes to support aspirating and dispensing volumes from less than 1 µL to greater than 10 mL on same unit. Able to perform DNA transformations, cherry picking, serial dilutions, and plate replications, platform occupies 14 x 16 in. footprint, supports optional peristaltic pump for tip washing, and is compatible with 24-, 96-, 384-, and 1,536-well plate formats.

Flow International Corp.    Kent, WA 98032 2618
Dec 21, 2010 Combining Paser® waterjet cutting system with 20 hp direct drive saw, Mach 4r helps customers achieve precise corner radius, max material usage, and straight-line cutting. Foundry-grade, 6-axis robot has 20,000-hr maintenance cycle and extended reach of 3.1 m. Dual work zones enable operator to simultaneously load and cut slabs. Featuring automatic tool pathing, system is programmed by comprehensive software suite, eliminating need for g-code knowledge typically required by CNC machines.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Dec 13, 2010 Powered by compressed-air, lifting cylinder with integrated vacuum generation combines multiple functions to solve challenges in pick and place application. In 160 cm², design offers all components necessary for dynamic stacking and de-stacking of flat or porous pieces. Switching compressed air supply on/off to lifting cylinder controls workflow, and blow-off pulse accelerates placing of pieces. Cylinder works independent of stack height, and piston stops upon contact with work piece.

RMT Robotics Ltd.    Grimsby, ON L3M4E8
Dec 10, 2010 Optimizing vehicle in motion notifications, ADAM RAP can play text-to-speech messages, sound bites, or musical interludes that can be actively or passively triggered in reaction to operational conditions and system inputs. Through ADAM Commander mapping software, regions on facility map can be embedded with commands to automatically load specific tunes or prompt voice messages. For example, ADAM may play song in aisles and then switch to text-to-speech-based message as it approaches doorway.

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.

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.

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.

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.