ROMER/CimCore
Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Apr 02, 2008 INFINITE 2.0 Measuring Arm includes TESA Kinematic probes, ergonomic wrist with integrated USB digital camera, probe holster, and WiFi with wireless range up to 200 ft, even through walls. Suited for mobile measurement, inspection, and reverse engineering on shop floor or in metrology lab, 6- and 7-axis arm is available in measuring ranges from 4-12 ft. System includes infinite-rotating grips located at elbow and forearm and rechargeable Li-Ion battery.

Radar Safety Technologies, LLC
Troy, MI 48084-2468
Apr 01, 2008 Using radar technology based on Safe Braking Distance, FrontAlert(TM) Collision Alert System (CAS) detects hazards in vehicle's path and alerts driver of potential collision via 3.5 in. LCD interface. Green light indicates system is active, and yellow light indicates detected object (no action needed). Red light and alert tone tell driver to take caution, decelerate, brake, or take safe evasive action to avoid collision. Alerts stop once corrective action has been taken.

Ophir-Spiricon Inc.
Logan, UT 84321
Mar 25, 2008 USB 2.0 Silicon CCD Cameras, Models SP503U and SP62OU, are designed for laser beam measurement applications and capture wavelengths from 190-1550 nm in both continuous wave and pulsed mode. Model SP503U has resolution of 640 x 480 pixels, while Model SP620U has resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels. Characteristics include automatic or manual gain control, up to 64 dB dynamic range, and photodiode synch. Both cameras include USB 2.0 interface, beam analysis software, and multiple mounting options.

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics
Carson, CA 90746
Feb 20, 2008 Available in 168 models ranging from 450-1,000 mm in reach, G-Series combines smart motion control technology with high rigidity arm design to achieve optimum speed and precision with minimal vibration. Robot arms are available in standard, Class 10 Clean, or IP54/65 configurations as well as tabletop, wall, or ceiling mount versions. Vision Guidance, DeviceNet, Profibus, Ethernet IP, and Microsoft .NET support are optional.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Feb 13, 2008 Model GRZ 32EC-30 Actuated Rib Gripper removes automotive bumper fascias from "A" side of mold. Featuring 30 mm stripper stroke that has adjustment capabilities by increasing or decreasing cylinder pin to fit any size application. Gripper and cylinder assemblies are mounted on bearing rail to help support load of part being pulled from mold. Unit has custom mounting bracket to allow perpendicular or parallel mount to accommodate for specific application.

Nachi Robotic Systems, Inc.
Novi, MI 48375
Feb 12, 2008 Supporting payload capacities up to 30 kg, Presto MR20 offers 7 axes of motion that enable emulation of human arm motions for performing complicated work processes in constricted work areas. Robot is controlled by Nachi AX20 series controller and offers horizontal reach of 1,260 mm and repeatability of ±0.1 mm. Additional features include two 6 mm through-arm pneumatic lines, 18 conductor signal cable, and through-arm support for servo gripper tooling.

Meritor WABCO
Troy, MI 48084
Feb 08, 2008 Designed for commercial vehicles, OnGuard(TM) consists of forward-looking, radar-based adaptive cruise control system that can detect multiple moving and fixed objects at distances up to 500 ft. System coordinates responses from engine, transmission, and anti-lock braking systems through communications across SAE J1939 data network. Active braking automatically uses vehicle foundation brakes to alert driver and decelerate vehicle when pre-set vehicle following distance is compromised.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Jan 21, 2008 Able to integrated with commercially available robots, Smart Gripper 2.1 features universal operating platform and closed-loop, encoder-based positioning of robotic fingers. Direct-drive solution, operated using 24 Vdc discrete signals, offers adjustable grip force and has built-in controller. Up to 32 motion programs can be selected from non-volatile memory via 5 discrete input lines, and status can be sent back to controller via 3 discrete output lines.

Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Jan 15, 2008 Combining motion and logic with robotic control, IndraMotion MLC controller is capable of up to 64 axes of control with ability to handle up to 8 robotic kinematics simultaneously. It uses standard IEC programming controls for robotic functions and features dynamic belt synchronization for multiple conveyors as well as integrated vision system interface. With more than 100 ready-to-use kinematics for Delta, SCARA, and Cartesian style robots, unit offers full 6-axis path planner.

STMicroelectronics
Carrollton, TX 75006
Jan 11, 2008 STB decoder chip STi5202 is available in 27 x 27 mm BGA package with 266 MHz ST40 CPU core. Designed for standard definition (SD) terrestrial and IP (Internet Protocol) TV applications, chip, supports Flash video, DivX, and Chinese AVS1-P2 Jizhun Profile 4.0 level video decoding. Connectivity is provided by Ethernet or USB 2.0. It is compatible with Linux, Windows CE, satellite, and cable tuners. Optional HDMI provides SD video for HD displays.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Jan 10, 2008 Smart Gripper(TM) 2.1 intelligent closed-loop direct-drive gripper features built-in controller, encoder, and programming interface. Utilizing universal operating platform and closed-loop encoder-based positioning of robotic fingers, it is operated using 24 Vdc discrete signals. Motions are preprogrammed into non-volatile memory. Up to 32 programs can be selected using 5 discrete input lines and system can provide status back to robot controller via 3 discrete output lines.

Digi International
Minnetonka, MN 55343
Jan 09, 2008 Utilizing Dynamic C v10.21 with Megabyte Code Support, RabbitCore RCM4300 Series enables designers to use over 1 Mbyte of SRAM for shared code and data. Users can also implement up to 1 GB of storage using miniSD(TM) memory card. Providing essentials needed to design microprocessor-based embedded system with mass storage, RCM4300 development kit is available and includes 512 MB miniSD card, prototyping board, accessories, and development tools.

Brinkmann Instruments, Inc.
Westbury, NY 11590
Jan 03, 2008 Metrohm 815 Robotic Soliprep is designed for preparation of samples from solid to liquid phase in fields of ion chromatography, HPLC, ICP, trace metal analysis, titrimetric, and direct measurement applications. It delivers flexibility to accurately add solvents, homogenize, filter, dilute, and transfer solutions to sealed vials. System can even titrate or measure directly without user intervention. While facilitating routine sample prep work, system also promotes reproducibility.

Bosch Rexroth Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192-3707
Dec 13, 2007 Combining motion and logic control with robot control on uniform IEC platform, IndraMotion MLC is capable of up to 64 axes of control with ability to handle up to 8 robotic kinematics simultaneously. Unit includes dynamic belt synchronization for multiple conveyors, and integrated vision system interface. Control platform uses all Ethernet-based SERCOS III network as standard drive interface and for HMI and vision system integration.

SAS Automation, Ltd.
Xenia, OH 45385
Dec 12, 2007 Modular degating system provides consistent, clean cuts for fan gates. Mounted on rigid frame, unit can be designed to trim straight or curved fan gates; radii as small as 1 in. can be achieved for curved fan gates. To reduce amount of force required to make cut, blade can be heated using solid state controls. Cutter blade driving mechanism can be pneumatic cylinder or belt driven from motor drive.

ARM Ltd.,
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Dec 06, 2007 Based upon Cortex(TM)-M3 processor, ARM® SecurCore® SC300(TM) is designed for embedded security and contactless and USB smart card applications including Smart Card Web Server (SWCS) and Near Field Communication (NFC). Low power consuming unit offers fully featured debug facilities and tools to help smart card OEMs speed software development. It features code efficiency of Thumb®-2 instruction set architecture and real-time handling of multiple interfaces.

FOGALE nanotech Inc.
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Nov 26, 2007 Based on capacitive technologies, Body Angel system features adaptable sensor shapes, transparency to X-rays, and communicates with external CPU. Sensors provide anti-collision safety function while simultaneously performing 3D contouring of patient. Body Angel Ring performs front detection, Body Angel Side performs side detection, and Body Angel Antenna is X-ray-transparent sensor.

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.

FARO Technologies, Inc.
Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Nov 02, 2007 Suited for in-process measurement and reverse-engineering applications, ergonomically designed Fusion FaroArm provides portable solution for inspections, tool certification, and CAD-to-Part analyses. Users guide arm's touch-probe along surface of object to be measured, and Fusion's laptop computer simultaneously illustrates 3D measurements on-screen while recording all data. It then creates 3D blueprint of part or machine components.

KMT Robotic Solutions, Inc.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Nov 01, 2007 With ability to manage large files through robot memory that enables it to mill solid blocks of foam, wood, and REN board, CamPro(TM) PC-based offline programming software allows manufacturers to seamlessly convert CAM trimming and milling paths into complete 6-axis robot programs. Software is available in 2 versions, one that supports conversion of Mastercam® programs and another that supports any CAM program that can be exported in .apt format.