Count On Tools    Gainesville, GA 30501
May 09, 2012 Designed for Universal Instruments' Flexjet 2/3/Inline 7 equipment, Interchangeable Cup Nozzles enable users to purchase one nozzle base with multiple tips that can be changed out to accommodate wide array of components with single tool. Series includes H012/H055 Replaceable Tip Nozzle with 2.0 and 3.5 mm cups as well as H013/H056 Replaceable Tip Nozzle with 5.0, 6.0, and 8.0 mm cups.

Universal Instruments Corp.    Binghamton, NY 13902 0825
May 01, 2012 Optimizing productivity for LED and SMT applications by leveraging Lightning® placement head, Advantis® AC-60 LED consists of dual-beam platform configured with two 30-spindle Lightning placement heads that maximize throughput for 1.2 m LED lamps. Enablers for LED applications include specialized long board kits to support boards up to 1.3 m long as well as various LED nozzles that utilize soft compliant tips when contacting LED globe or pick LEDs without contacting globe.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Mar 27, 2012 Available for high-speed bag palletizing or compact end-of-line case palletizing, PalletPack 460 function package consists of IRB 460 palletizing robot, Flex-Gripper EOAT, control PLC, Jokab safety PLC, PalletWare support software, user documentation, and FlexPendant graphical HMI. The 4-axis IRB 460 features 2.4 m reach and 110 kg capacity, and streamlined programming wizard does not require PLC programmers to have specific robotic experience.

RMT Robotics Ltd.    Grimsby, ON L3M4E8
Mar 14, 2012 ADAM (Autonomous Delivery and Manipulation) mobile robot operates safety due to interactive voice messages and vehicle-in-motion jukebox capabilities of ADAM RAP (Reactive Audio Playback). To promote interaction between workers and robots, programmable sound system application plays various sound bites or text-to-speech audio based on particular function robot is undertaking. It meets requirements of vehicle in motion alert systems is mandated by international safety standards.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Feb 27, 2012 Facilitating feeder handling and set up of SMD pick-and-place machines, Cobra Feeder Cart features 2 racks for 45 feeders each and 360° wheels, which allow pushing in any direction. Cart serves as storage for feeders used for next job as well as repository for feeders disassembled from pick-and-place machine. Transporting feeders in cart is safe because door and elevator thresholds will not allow feeders to fall out.

Denso Sales California, Inc.    Long Beach, CA 90810
Feb 22, 2012 With repeatability from ±0.050 to ±0.070 mm, DENSO VM-Series robots offer maximum payload capacity of 13 kg, reaches from 1,000 to 1,300 mm, and standard cycle times of 0.89-0.95 sec. Long, slim arms allow them to reach around tooling or peripheral equipment and into narrow spaces such as plastic injection molds. Their high maximum allowable moment of inertia is 0.36 kgm² at J4 and J5 and 0.064 kgm² at J6, allowing a wider choice of end-effectors. Robots can be floor or overhead mounted.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Feb 01, 2012 Available as option on FLX2011 Series machines, placing force measurement system consists of chuck where actual placement takes place. Chuck allows for processing of substrates such as PCBs with max size of 200 x 200 x 3 mm. By means of software plug-in, actual placement force from 0-5 N ±0.5 N can be predefined. Spring characteristic is calibrated for each nozzle and data is stored in database.

ABB Robotics, Inc.    Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Feb 01, 2012 Constructed with materials that eliminate potential for contamination of manufacturing area and processed parts, Cleanroom IRB 120 features unpainted mounting holes, unpainted stainless steel mechanical stops, and glue seals that avoid particle generation. Four-layer paint with varnish clear coat facilitates cleaning via cloth. Able to reach 112 mm below its base, Class 100 Cleanroom-rated robot has 6.6 lb payload, 8.8 lb vertical wrist payload, 580 mm reach, and 411 mm stroke.

CoroWare, Inc.    Redmond, WA 98052
Jan 13, 2012 CoroBot® Classic and CoroBot Explorer are available with software and hardware options that help researchers, educators, and engineers accelerate development of unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) applications. Software upgrades include teleoperation application and full Robotic Operating System (ROS) compatibility. Microsoft Kinect® hardware option gives users IR imaging and depth perception to create real-time 3D maps. Additionally, stock camera supports 1080p full HD video quality.

Adept Technology Inc.    Pleasanton, CA 94588
Jan 02, 2012 Offering long reach of 1.7 m, Viper(TM) s1700D is suited for applications that require precise automation, including material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting, and assembly. Robot features Adept ACE(TM) software and advanced self-diagnostics for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. With Ethernet TCP/IP capability, robot can be controlled through PC, PLC, or controller.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Dec 16, 2011 Able to carry out high-speed assembly tasks with precision, freely programmable PPU-E30 is designed for vertical stroke of up to 100 mm, horizontal stroke of 270 mm, and moving mass of 3 kg. Cycle time is 0.58 sec, including switching and gripping times at 40 mm vertical stroke, 120 mm horizontal stroke, and moving mass of 2 kg. All utility lines for power supply, sensor, and pneumatic systems are plugged into rearward stationary connection, eliminating cable breaks and disturbances.

KEMPER GmbH    Vreden   Germany
Dec 15, 2011 With max payload of 3 tons, KEMPER STORATEC plate turnover device is available with loading equipment for pallet system as well as interfaces to existing storage and warehouse management systems. Operating sequence follows fully or semi-automatic process, and outsourcing/palletizing of raw material is possible at any time via process reversal. Able to accommodate automatic palletizing of laminated cores up to 3,000 x 1,500 mm, machine has max payload of 3 tons.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Nov 17, 2011 Used in high-variety electronics production, Cobra offers production speed of 21,000 cph and capacity for 240 intelligent feeders. Quattro-Pick feature, with software-optimized production sequence, lets machine pick 4 components from as many feeders simultaneously. Featuring 2 parallel rows, 8 pickup nozzle arrangement lets 4 nozzles on either front or back pick components concurrently. Feeder speed and positioning accuracy let nozzles in second row pick another 4 components immediately after.

Essemtec Ag      Switzerland
Nov 04, 2011 Available for Cobra and Paraquda pick-and-place machines, TCQ 18-bin changer can replace component tray in less than 5 sec and align it with better than 50 µm accuracy. Trays are stored in magazine that is equipped with handles and can be replaced. Standard magazines feature 18 or 14 slots, depending on tray thickness, each with room for one standard JEDEC tray; space also can be divided for several smaller trays. Capabilities can accommodate needs of small and lightweight components.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Aug 16, 2011 Pneumatic PPU-P suits handling and assembly involving small components. Due to valve control unit, connected gripper can be placed directly over individual target position and actuated via standard control interface. Horizontal and vertical motion overlap and are positively driven by curved roller, minimizing cycle times. At 145 mm horizontal stroke, 45 mm (20 mm linear) vertical stroke, and up to 1 kg moving mass, unit achieves cycle time of 0.63 sec, including 2 x 50 msec gripping time.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Aug 09, 2011 Combining FANUC LR Mate 200iC robot with ESS end-of-arm-tooling, Robotic Cartoner Infeed is available as stand-alone robotic cell that also integrates with cartoners or existing packaging lines. Six-axis robot has payload capacity of 5 kg, and can handle infeed speeds up to 400/minute with multiple products per pick, or up to 80 cycles/min. Infeed is suited for packaging pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and consumer goods.

MAG IAS, LLC    Erlanger, KY 41018
May 17, 2011 Designed to minimize downtime, part reorientation, and setup, adjustable-rail U6 Series enables 5-axis machining and contouring with automatically interchangeable heads. It can be configured with Y-axis up to 29.5 ft, and adjustable W-axis provides up to 16.4 ft of vertical travel to complement up to 8.2 ft Z-axis ram. Latter, with 25.6 x 29.5 in. rectangular cross section, supports multiple head configurations and spindle power options, while linear feed rates reach 787 ipm.

KEBA AG    Troy, MI 48084
Apr 01, 2011 Integrating robots, vision systems, and conveyor belts, KeMotion Packaging Solution provides palletizing cycles of 15 packages/min and pick-and-place sequences up to 220 picks/min. KAIRO robot command set facilitates intuitive programming and integration of vision and tracking systems, while integrated, dynamic robot model provides continuous, forward-thinking movement analyses for sequences at max speed. Occurring torques always remain below allowed limit, resulting in minimum cycle times.

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.