EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics    Carson, CA 90746
Sep 23, 2002 E2 SCARA Robots provide 0.38 in/sec cycle time with 0.008 micron repeatability. They can be mounted on table top, side wall, shelf top, shelf bottom, and ceiling. Units are offered in 32 models which are UL listed, plus Class 10 Cleanroom and ESD compliant. Programming software runs on open architecture, PC-based controller.

Hassia USA    Morganville, NJ 07751
Sep 20, 2002 TwinLine Two-Axis Robot Packaging Machine has gripper arm drive with 2 pairs of identical carbon-fiber drive arms, driven by 2 servo-drive motors. It can perform pick-and-place motions in less than 0.5 sec and handle loads up to 63 kg at cycle time of less than 2 sec. Robot adapts to customer specifications for applications including collating of primary product and pick and placement, utilizing either suction or mechanical gripper system.

Durr Environmental, Inc.    Wixom, MI 48393
Sep 20, 2002 Roboflex Buffer Module integrates flexibility of 5-axis inverted robot mounted onto gantry beam. Robot tooling handles products, as well as dunnage, for stacking, de-stacking, pack-in, and pack-out modules and various buffering applications. Payloads up to 400 kg, with linear travel up to 2-3 m/sec are available. RoboFlex unit can be integrated with vision to identify part locations, part configurations, and part characteristics.

Salvagnini America Inc.    Hamilton, OH 45015
Sep 19, 2002 ROBOformER® orchestrates movements of loading, intricate bending actions, and unloading using only one controller and software program. Solid modeler and user interface allows solid drawings to be imported/exported and determines optimum bending sequence. Six-axis robot handles up to 176 lbs. Press brake has sheet metal bend length of 122/166 in. and bending force of 117/151 tons, with max bending speed of 47 ipm. ROBOformER accepts sheet up to 120 in. long and 60 in. wide.

Robohand Inc.    Monroe, CT 06468 2653
Aug 28, 2002 CV vertical compliance devices detect axial misalignment between two parts during assembly process or loading application. CH horizontal compliance devices work when lateral misalignment is present during assembly or loading application. Units provide lateral and rotational compliance to reduce jamming and misalignment. AU series emergency stop modules protect robots or other equipment from loads caused by collisions, excessive moment loads, and programming errors.

Bug-O-Systems, Inc.    Pittsburgh, PA 15204-1899
Aug 20, 2002 Laser-Bug sensor-controlled, 3-axis robot uses laser-camera scanner to read and automatically position MIG/MAG welding torch on butt or fillet joint. Programmable unit can perform multi-pass, multi-layer welds with automatic gap, weave, and travel speed compensation. Sensor can track one both sides of joint. Portable system measures approximately 20 x 20 x 11 in and weighs 41 lb.

American Productivity Group LLC    Fairfield, NJ 07004
Aug 05, 2002 PL2 4-axis horizontal robotic palletizer/depalletizer can place up to 20 cases, bags, bundles, pails or trays per minute onto 2 different pallets. It can also pick up pallet and pallet and/or tier sheets, eliminating pallet and/or sheet magazines and pallet transfer magazines. Finger pick-up head enables picking unwrapped display cases or trays. Standard features include off-line programming and 3.5 in. floppy port.

Anver Corp. - Anver.Com    Hudson, MA 01749 3214
Aug 01, 2002 Job Site Vacuum End Effector Systems bolt onto boom extensions and mobile cranes to permit installation of large stone, concrete, and glass panels. They eliminate need for mechanical devices and straps that can damage edges and interfere with alignment. Powered by host equipment's hydraulic and electrical systems, end effectors can handle panels up to 10 x 40 ft and weighing 10,000 lb. Fully redundant systems have 4:1 safety factor.

Asyst Technologies, Inc.    Fremont, CA 94538
Jul 26, 2002 Axysâ„¢ FastSwap atmospheric robot uses dual-yaw wrist architecture enabling wrist/end effectors to rotate 360° and operate independently of each other. It can be used for cassette transfer applications, handling 2 wafers at same time and reducing time required to transfer load of wafers from 1 cassette or front-opening unified pod to another. FastSwap design supports both vacuum and edge-grip types of end-effectors. Robot can operate in stand-alone or track configurations.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jul 22, 2002 Model M-420iA four-axis, modular construction robot has 40-kg payload and remote mechanical and control unit. It palletizes 48 x 40 in. pallets at heights to 40 in. Model M-421iA (two-axis variant of M-420iA) does not include waist and wrist axes, and handles payloads to 50 kg. Each model includes PalletTool off-line pallet creation software. PalletPRO palletizing simulation software verifies system throughput, robot reach, cell interference, and pallet configuration.

Cole Parmer Instrument Co.    Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Jun 17, 2002 Masterflex benchtop robotic dispensing system automatically fills up to 5,700 test tubes per hour. Used with Masterflex peristaltic tubing pump, modular system eliminates manual procedures. System offers single or repetitive dispensing, and is suitable for media preparation, serial dilution of food samples, and small batch pharmaceutical production. Unit measures 35 x 10 x 12 in. (L x W x H).

Toshiba Machine Co., America    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
May 14, 2002 TH250 and TH350 feature absolute encoders as standard dispensing with need for home return function. They offer payloads up to 3 kg and repeatability of +/-0.01 mm. Built-in PLC controls I/O equipment regardless of robot operation and program. Robots can be programmed using ladder sequence program, and can optionally feature Ethernet, DeviceNet, or Profi-bus connectivity. Optional teach pendant can be used to direct robots through sequence of movements.

Bradman-Lake Group Ltd.    Charlotte, NC 28273
May 06, 2002 Vertical racetrack robotic loading systems consist of LJ Series Systems with carton erectors and 3-flap FCC closers to create top load packing lines, which can automate loading operations of individually wrapped products. Features include servo-driven conveyors, adjustable lug spacings with Smart Belt Technology, and either vacuum or mechanical gripper type end of arm tooling. Cartons may be filled with single, or multiple layers.

Nordson Corporation    Amherst, OH 44001
Apr 08, 2002 Multi-axis tabletop robots are 3- or 4-dimensional motion control systems that allow operator to program compound arcs and patterns on different planes. They accommodate working envelopes from 200 x 200 x 100 mm high to 500 x 500 x 150 mm high. Robots have 5-phase micro-stepping motors and belt drives on X and Y axes, while Z axis utilizes zero backlash precision ball screw. Controls include built-in PLC and internal power supply.

A-B-C Packaging Machine Corp.    Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Mar 15, 2002 Model 108 has heavy steel C channel frame incorporating over 1600 lbs of counterweight within twin elevator towers for vibration-free operation. Layer elevator drive shaft utilizes 3 1/2 in. dia torque tube design for stability. Elevator table, which is guided with 8 wide-faced roller bearings, is carried by industrial roller chain. Depalletizer runs glass, plastic, metal cans and composite containers interchangeably, without instability.

Conec, Inc.    Bowmanstown, PA 18030
Mar 12, 2002 Ergonomically designed AirOrail clamps, lifts, and rotates all types of products and configurations weighing up to 500 lb. Pneumatically controlled unit uses shop air, eliminating need for electrical components. Vertical rail meets OSHA guidelines for hand and motion movement and will not cause ailments such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

ASG, Div. of Jergens, Inc.    Cleveland, OH 44110
Mar 12, 2002 SCARA Fastening System is a screw assembly robot that employs ASG electric torque-control screwdrivers for repeatable fastener torque ranging from 4.0 oz-in. to 39.0 lbs-in. With no workpiece weight restrictions, SCARA robot is suitable for payloads of any weight. Repetitive position accuracy is +/-0.01 mm in Z axis, and +/-0.02 mm in X and Y axis. Set-up and training pendant uses plain English dialog for programming.

Remstar International, Inc.    Westbrook, ME 04092
Feb 01, 2002 Pick-to-Cart Workstation for horizontal carousel systems provides batch picking efficiencies with pick-to-light speed. Cart is positioned in front of put light array. Up to 16 totes can be positioned on cart, each having its own light module. Each light module indicates which totes are active and quantity to place in them. Operator picks from horizontal carousels via pick-to-light and puts items into totes on cart via put-to-light system.

Fisnar Inc.    Wayne, NJ 07470
Jan 15, 2002 Series 2000 bench mounted robots, with working areas from 8 x 8 in. to 16 x 16 in., are equipped with basic tooling plate and dispensing fixture. Up to 100 programs are permitted with 6000 points of data. Quiet and continuous performance is achieved with 10 microns repeatable accuracy. Robots interpolate in all axes, and provide continuous path and point-to-point operations. They automate industrial sealing, gasket, potting, or filling applications.

Batson, Louis P., Inc.    Greenville, SC 29608
Jan 04, 2002 IT Series robots can be mounted on injection molding machines from 50 to 550 tons with vertical stroke requirements of 650 to 1000 mm. Traverse stroke ranges between 1200 and 1500 mm, and payload ranges between 10 and 20 lbs. ITW Series robots have telescoping arms, and can be mounted on 50-850 tons with vertical stroke requirements of 700 to 1700 mm. Traverse stroke ranges between 1200 and 2000 mm, and payload ranges between 10 and 27 lbs.