Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Dec 16, 2009 Robotic arc welding system has integrated torch design with streamlined flux delivery that lets user incorporate robotic submerged arc welding solutions on corners and path variations. It also integrates Power Wave® AC/DC 1000® SD welding power source and offers output rated 1,000 A, 44 V at 100% duty cycle. Along with 380-575 Vac, 50/60 Hz input, features include software-driven Waveform Control Technology®, iArc(TM) digital controls, and remote weld process monitoring capability.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Dec 16, 2009 Suited for automated carbon steel, stainless steel, or duplex stainless steel pipe welding and fabricating, RoboPipe(TM) is driven by Power Wave® 455M/STT® welding machine rated to deliver 450 A, 38 V at 100% duty cycle or 570 A, 43 V at 60% duty cycle. Waveform Control Technology® and Surface Tension Transfer® are also included, along with ability to weld pipe root with STT and change on-the-fly to Pulse Spray MIG transfer mode for hot, fill, and cap passes.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Nov 23, 2009 Suited for robotic welding in limited-space applications, System 15 features manual index, dual zone in 52 in. locking turntable with 400 lb/side capacity. Flexible layout lends to consistent and predictable automation in small part lots as well as high-volume production. In addition to Power Wave® i400 welding power source and AutoDrive® 4R90 wire drive, components include FANUC® ARC Mate® 50iC/5L robotic arm, System R-30iA controller, and ArcTool(TM) software.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Nov 12, 2009 Aimed at OEMs that wish to prototype and perform short-run PCB assembly in-house, Model 7700-FV Pick-and-Place System provides precision needed for placement of advanced SMDs, including 0402 chip components, CSPs, BGAs, and fine pitch QFPs. Available in 3 versions, machine will accommodate cut strip feeders or filled reels of 8 and 12 mm tapes, along with standard holders for JEDEC trays and stick feeders.

ST Robotics    Princeton, NJ 08540
Nov 11, 2009 Self-contained Firefly R12-500 features 5-axis, vertically articulated industrial robot arm with 500 mm reach. Unit's intelligence can accomplish complex tasks, while interface allows adaptation to any application, from machine feeding to testing to laboratory sample handling. Options include pneumatic, electric, and vacuum grippers, and expandable I/O.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Nov 11, 2009 Designed for packaging facilities with limited floor space, Model V 30P combines vertical robotic case packer with integrated palletizer cell to provide multifunctional, end-of-line packaging. Packaging cell integrates FANUC robot, EOAT, palletizing cell, and Allen Bradley controls with touchscreen display. To fully automate end-of-line packaging process, palletizing cell may include tier/deck sheet placement and automatic pallet dispenser with flow-through pallet conveyor.

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics    Carson, CA 90746
Oct 29, 2009 Optimized for cycle time, precision, and motion range, EPSON C3 has SlimLine design featuring slim body and compact wrist that enable wide motion range with minimal mechanical restrictions. Robot can reach into confined and restricted work spaces from many angles with smooth motion, and tight integration of motors and amplifiers along with Hi-Res feedback and control quality lend to motion performance. Micro PowerDrive RC180 Controller is also standard.

Creform Corp.    Greer, SC 29652-0830
Oct 29, 2009 With minimum turning radius of 17.5 in., Tite-Space BST AGV Tugger is suited for delivering to line-side assembly points where space is limited. Unit consists of drive motor, 24 Vdc power supply, and guidance sensors. AGV travels in single direction along magnetic tape guidepath at speeds of 4-50 m/min and glides under stationary pushcarts, engaging cart by extending catch pin into BST interface. Depending on floor conditions and caster selection, max towed weight/draw bar is 1,320 lb/57 lb.

QComp Technologies, Inc    Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 28, 2009 Featuring one 4-axis robot and one 6-axis robot, Duet Packer Cell can pack individual products into shipping cases or containers at rate of 150 picks/min with capacity of 45 lb per pick. System includes integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI interface. Pre-engineered to facilitate install and start-up, Duet Packer Cell meets stringent RIA and ANSI standards.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Oct 26, 2009 Weighing 55 lb, 6-axis Model IRB 120 has standard payload of 6.6 lb, vertical wrist payload of 8.8 lb, and 580 mm reach, as well as 411 mm stroke and ability to reach 112 mm below base. Robot can be mounted at any angle, either in cell, on top of machine, or in close proximity to other robots on line. Unit's IRC5 Compact controller enables commissioning through one-phase power input, external connectors for all signals, and built-in, expandable 16 in, 16 out I/O system.

FleetwoodGoldcoWyard    Romeoville, IL 60446
Oct 19, 2009 Robotic Unwrapper unwraps stretch-wrapped loads before depalletizing. Robot guides focused stream of heated air to assure correct distance and speed is achieved to weaken molecular bond of stretch wrap, causing it to part. Once wrap is parted, end-of-arm-tooling clamps wrap and places it between set of rollers, which then pinch wrap, compressing it, and as pallet rotates, continues to collect waste wrap and feed it to waste bin or vacuum takeaway system.

QComp Technologies, Inc    Greenville, WI 54942
Oct 12, 2009 Offered as turnkey solution for packaging individual products, modular and portable Solo Packer Cell delivers flexibility that allows for constant product changes or accelerated deployment of new product packaging. Pre-engineered system packs at rates to 30 layer picks/min and picks up to 45 lb per pick. Components include 4- or 6-axis robot, integrated feed conveyors, Rockwell Micrologix PLC, and Panelview Plus 600 HMI. Also, stand-alone control system facilitates product changes.

Adept Technology, Inc.    Livermore, CA 94551
Oct 01, 2009 Available for meat and poultry processing, Quattro(TM) s650HS parallel robot gives food packagers optimal speed for raw-food handling without compromising cleanliness or hygienic standards. It features 4-arm kinematic - promoting speed, acceleration, and performance across entire work envelope - and is available with fixed platform option that adds flexibility for higher-payload products. Compact controls and embedded amplifiers facilitate installation and reduce workspace requirements.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Sep 21, 2009 Optimized for flexibility and throughput, dual-head MC-385 suits high-mix, mid-volume assembly applications from product development to full manufacturing. Cognex® flying vision and stationary bottom vision speeds throughput, with latter providing instantaneous imaging of undersides of components. Traditional bottom vision is used for oversized components to 100 x 50 mm, chip placement capability covers 0201s as well as flip chips, and placement accuracy is ±.03 mm.

Techno Linear Motion Systems    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Sep 01, 2009 Supplied fully assembled with controls, cabling, software, and enclosure, TechnoMod Models 30, 45, and 65 offer travel ranges of 650 x 300 x 275 mm, 650 x 450 x 275 mm, and 650 x 650 x 275 mm, respectively. Fourth or 5th rotary axis can be added to machine for complex operations. Available with or without electronics as well as sliding front door with safety interlock, machines have built-in industrial computer and swing arm console with monitor and keyboard.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The    Cleveland, OH 44117
Aug 10, 2009 For fabrication shops dealing with small- to medium-sized parts, eCell(TM) LR provides flexible automation layout that delivers consistent and predictable production. Power Wave® i400 welding power source and AutoDrive(TM) 4R90 welding wire drive are employed for MIG, synergic MIG and MIG pulse welding, or flux-cored arc welding. Supplied as pre-engineered system, cell has 80 x 50 in. footprint and takes advantage of reach/stroke ratio and axis speeds of Fanuc ARC Mate® 50iC/5L robot arm.

Manncorp    Willow Grove, PA 19090
Jul 13, 2009 Model 7722FV includes bottom vision, which delivers accuracy of ±0.05 mm in mounting SOICs, QFPs, and BGAs to 40 mm square with 15 mil fine-pitch capability. Unit features 56 feeder capacity and 6,000 dots/hr dispense option. Software with CAD download that optimizes programming is also included.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-2000iA/1200 can support standard payload of 1,200 kg, and up to 1,350 kg, with 0.6 m offset from faceplate and fully articulated motion at wrist. Vertical lifting stroke is 6.2 m and wrist is IP67 protected for harsh environments. System includes vision and force sensing as well as FANUC iRVision system with 2D robot guidance tool for operations such as part location and error proofing. Integrated software uses robot itself for some safety functions.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jun 29, 2009 Model M-1iA intelligent assembly robot is 17 kg, compact 6-axis robot suited for small part handling, high-speed picking, and assembly applications. Parallel-link structure maximizes speed and accuracy and robot includes 3-axis wrist. Unit operates via R-30iA controller with integrated functions such as iRVision®, Robot Link, and Collision Guard. It is also available as 4-axis model, for part picking and kitting, with single-axis wrist offering speeds up to 3,000°/sec.

Bosch Packaging Technology    New Richmond, WI 54017
Jun 24, 2009 Suited for pharmaceutical, food, and confectionery industries, LDx is comprised of compact cells with integrated Delta robots adaptable to suit various applications. Standard steel and stainless steel versions have exposed structure with no enclosed spaces and smooth, angled surfaces. Like all other major drive components, bearings in arms are made of ceramic and are nonwearing. Cells can be configured as MonoPacker, AssortmentPacker, or FeedPlacer to accommodate various requirements.