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.

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.

Motion Controls Robotics
Fremont, OH 43420
Jun 09, 2009 Using 6-axis robot, Robotic Case Packer automatically packs stacked, upright, inverted, or horizontal bottles into plastic/film lined or standard corrugated pre-erected cases. It has interchangeable tooling that is adjustable for wide range of product sizes and pick positions, and includes operator pendant for recipe management and error reporting. Double Case Packer can pack 2 different style bottles and cases simultaneously from 2 separate lines.

Dri-Air Industries, Inc.
East Windsor, CT 06088
May 06, 2009 Accommodating various tools and parts, 61-91 G series robots feature strip forward design of up to 600 mm that prevents interference of strip stoke with machine hoppers, feeders, and blenders. It includes beam-mounted control cabinet, minimizing floor space, as well as SCP control pendant with touchscreen for simplified programming and 3-position safety switch allowing left- or right-handed operation. Units also include digital AC servos with encoders on 3 axes.

Servo-Robot Corp.
Bruno, QC J3V6E1
Apr 03, 2009 Robo-Find laser-based sensing system is designed to locate, detect, and measure weld joints without making contact with part. Sensing part position and dimensional variations, it signals robot and adjusts torch trajectory in less than 1 sec. System includes either Sense-i/D or SF/D laser cameras as well as miniature video camera for remote programming and viewing of welding process. Setup is accomplished via laptop interface.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jan 22, 2009 Designed to paint small parts, Paint Mate 200iA offers wrist load capacity, repeatability, work envelope, and speed suited for hazardous coating environments. It comes with FANUC standard purge control system and incorporates intelligent functions such as internal programmable controller, Ethernet, iRVision, iPendant, line tracking, HandlingTool, and PaintTool. Multiple mounting positions are supported, and functionality is designed to meet automation needs of various industries.

Lincoln Electric Co. Inc., The
Cleveland, OH 44117
Aug 26, 2008 System 20 combines Power Wave® i400 and AutoDrive(TM) 4R90 robotic system with FANUC ArcMate 100iC robot arm, which provides high speed and 6-axes for maximum flexibility. It offers 58 in. dual-zone work system that can handle 600 lb/side maximum payload capacity with index time of 2 sec delivered by FANUC driven servo positioner. Steel skid structure is equipped with fork pockets for placement anywhere on shop floor, and control panel delivers push-button controls for ease of operation.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jul 09, 2008 Offering payloads from 20-70 kg, 6-axis M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO Robot is coated with epoxy and features IP67 protection. Wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing, while base of robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance. Providing 1,360-3,110 mm reach, robot mounts to floor, ceiling, angle, and wall. Compact size and ability to flip over and work behind itself maximizes flexibility for work cell design.

Tregaskiss, Ltd.
Oldcastle, ON N0R1L0  Canada
Jul 02, 2008 Designed for thru-arm robotic welding systems, TOUGH GUN(TM) ThruArm(TM) Series robotic guns with LSR Unicables is available as complete package for both clutch and solid-mount robotic systems. At 100% duty cycle, they provide 500 A air-cooled capacity with CO₂ and 350 A with mixed gases, based on NEMA standards. LSR Unicables include rotating power connection to relieve stress caused by routine torsion and protective conduit to shield cable components from harsh welding environments.

Strippit Inc.
Akron, NY 14001-1321
May 13, 2008 Combining PPEB or Easy-Form® Series CNC press brake with multi-axis Kuka robot, RoboCell handles small to medium-sized components in capacities of 80-110 ton bending force and 2.5 or 3.0 m table configurations. It can automatically load, form, and stack finished parts in unmanned process. Easy-Form® Laser system tracks parts during bending, providing real-time angle measurements. All functions are controlled through instructions from integrated off-line programming software.

Orbitform
Jackson, MI 49204
Mar 18, 2008 Weld Tip System (WTS) for robotic spot welding inspects spot welding electrodes and ensures that face diameters and general appearance meet acceptance criteria. It incorporates CURE® technology (Concurrent Universal Recognition Engine) memory processing architecture and is suited for all welding cells.

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Feb 15, 2008 Featuring bus communication interface to control lift arc start and end, TAWERS-Aluminum MIG can detect when current is flowing and retracts to take pressure off wire, resulting in reliable arc ignition. It uses 3 motor system to ensure accurate wire feed, and features syncro-weaving function and servo feeder for real-time parameter adjustment from thick to thin materials. Product can also use high voltage touch sensing through aluminum oxide, which prevents wire bending.

KUKA Robotics Corp.
Clinton Township, MI 48036
Jan 31, 2008 With working envelope of over 1,400 mm, Model KR 5 arc can handle payload of 5 kg and supplementary load of 12 kg. Space-saving and lightweight unit can be mounted on floor or inverted on ceiling, and features high continuous-path accuracy. Model KR 5 arc HW (Hollow Wrist) comes with protection rating of IP54, and has fluid supply system integrated into arm. Both units weigh 120 kg.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
Rochester Hills, MI 48309 3253
Jan 18, 2008 LR Mate 200iC/5L 6-axis mini-robot with iRVision (built-in vision) is suited for high volume applications or small batch production. It can be mounted in variety of positions including floor, tabletop, inside machines, angle, and invert. ROBOGUIDE-WeldPRO simulation package models system and downloads programs to robot, which run without touch-up. Vision Shift feature eliminates usual touch-ups and verifications associated with off-line programming or fixture and tool changes.

Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc.
Novi, MI 48375
Jan 16, 2008 With compact design, Presto Models ST70L and ST100 are suited for high-density/multi-layered robotic installations. Both can be used to mount lightweight spot welding guns, and, with significant allowable wrist torque, units can also support large material handling grippers. Optional integrated dress package is available.

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.

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.

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.

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.