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.

Distech Systems, Inc.
Rochester, NY 14606
Jun 18, 2007 Weighing less than ton, Model DS1100-TD can be moved from one point of use to another with pallet jack. It can load in less than 2 sec and cycle in less than 10 sec, and transfer parts to secondary operations such as washing, inspection, or marking. Featuring 2 drawers, 7-axis robot can handle tray of up to 18 x 24 in. Clean room compatibility makes it suitable for assembly, medical, electronics, and semi-conductor manufacturing.

Unitek Miyachi Corporation
Monrovia, CA 91017 7133
Jun 14, 2007 Series AF8500 provides weld pulse shaping, programmable weld spot spacing, and 25 kHz closed-loop feedback rate to achieve high process yields. Unit can pick, place, and seal parts down to 3 mm, and features high resolution vision system, adjustable tack electrode assemblies, and rigid axis of motion for precise lid and electrode positioning. It can be operated as stand alone unit or integrated into environmental enclosure for complete closed-loop hermetic sealing process.

SUSS MicroTec Inc.
Yokohama   Japan
Jun 14, 2007 Suited for R&D laboratories, universities, and pre-production environments, KADETT provides flexible and open platform for assembly and bonding of devices on variety of substrates. Semi-automatic machine performs accurate pick-and-place functions, and accurate alignment is achieved via vision system with 2 independent video microscopes and high-resolution (0.1 µm) XY alignment stage. Various bonding processes are available for forces up to 75 N.

Recora Co.
Batavia, IL 60510
May 31, 2007 Featuring molded plastisol outer skin, Extra Heavy Duty Series 14HD-EHD provides effective safety barriers to workers and vehicles entering hazardous or restricted machine and production areas. Mats can be wired to stop robots, machinery, doors, and alarms. By adding Snap-On aluminum connectors and edging, they can be customized to fit any size area. Totally molded to prevent fluid entry, mats are .375 in. thick with corrugated surface and maximum load capacity of 4,500 psi.

Envirosight LLC, Video Pipeline Inspection
Randolph, NJ 07869
May 25, 2007 ROVVER crawlers are available with DigiSewer(TM) digital visual sidewall scanning (DVSS) camera, which enables full-speed, Hi-Res pipeline inspection. By grabbing one frame of video at established intervals, DigiSewer generates complete sidewall scan whose length corresponds to length of pipe and height corresponds to pipe's full circumference. Scans load directly into freeware viewer on any PC for analysis with zoom as well as direct scan measurement and annotation capabilities.

Precision Detroit Co., Inc.
Cleveland, OH 44094
May 15, 2007 Programmable in both horizontal and vertical axes, Weiss HP pick and place handling module is reusable for different applications. Product is directly driven by dynamic linear motors and its linear guidance system uses recirculating, linear ball bearings. Unit also includes integrated overload protection and lubrication system.

Remstar International, Inc.
Westbrook, ME 04092
May 09, 2007 Designed for use within Vertical Carousels and Shuttle VLMs, Transactional Information Center (TIC) Lights can display any information to meet picking requirements such as lot number or part description all in one location. It provides real-time information directly to operator for accurate picking. Display strip, imbedded in front of pick window, indicates exact quantity and location of item to be picked for each order.

Envirosight LLC, Video Pipeline Inspection
Randolph, NJ 07869
Apr 27, 2007 ROVVER 125/225 Series are available with BackEye(TM) auxiliary camera option that enables operators to see behind crawler in order to steer around obstacles and prevent cable tangles during reverse travel. Along with 0.005 lux sensitivity, monochrome camera also includes 3 forward-facing narrow-beam LED lamps to enhance forward viewing. It uses compact IR illumination and consumes 0.8 W of power. Camera's ¼ in. CCD imager measures 765 x 582 pixels.

Banner Engineering Corp.
Minneapolis, MN 55441
Apr 17, 2007 Available in no-touch and push-button models, Series K50 sensor has 50 mm translucent dome that houses highly visible LEDs of 1 or 2 colors. Retroreflective and fixed-field features provide beam-break operation, allowing users to work without having to stop and push a button after every pick. Operating on 12-30 Vdc, it features NPN (current sinking) or PNP (current sourcing) outputs, green job light, and red light for sensing acknowledgement.

Hahn Automation
Hebron, KY 41048
Mar 27, 2007 MasterCell fully automated modular cell utilizes modular concept that allows for broad use and configuration. When configured with Staubli TX90 robot, cell acts as fully automated production system and can be loaded by robot when connected to part transfer system. Staubli CS8C control system is PC-based and features soft PLC function built-in for central common control of robot and single or multiple MasterCell stations.

Adept Technology, Inc.
Livermore, CA 94551
Mar 20, 2007 Running on SmartController(TM) CX controls and software platform, Adept Viper(TM) s650 and Adept Viper(TM) s850 bring precision motion and 6-axis dexterity to clean room assembly, handling, testing, and packaging applications. With integrated vision and embedded networking, robots target customers in solar, disk drive, LCD, semiconductor, and life sciences markets.

ABB Robotics, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 27, 2007 Using single camera and infrared lights mounted on arm of robot, TrueView(TM) enables robot to see part in 3D space and pick up part using 6° of freedom. Robot is programmed to position camera and adjust lighting to optimal image-capture location. Software processes image and sends appropriate path adjustment to robot, which then picks up part. Robotic vision guidance allows for automatic calibration and part training, eliminating need for locating fixtures or precision dunnage.