Steinmeyer Inc.    Bedford, MA 01730
May 25, 2012 Providing backlash-free positioning, Miniature Integrated Actuator combines precision ball screw with 8 mm diameter and 2 mm pitch, Faulhaber DC motor with graphite commutation, rotary encoder, and gearless coupling. Unit is available in travels ranging from 10-300 mm, with 1 micron resolution, and handles peak axial loads to 800 N. Available with compatible drive/controller, actuator is suited for miniature robotics and precision dispensing systems.

Festo Corp.    Hauppauge, NY 11788
May 02, 2012 To meet challenges of ageing population, ExoHand fosters future human-machine cooperation in industrial environments by functioning as assistance system for assembly tasks in production. Force feedback system can extend worker's scope of action in production environments. Platform may also be used to develop service robotics and personal assistance systems applications. Exoskeleton is individually adapted to human hand; fingers can be actively moved, and their strength can be amplified.

ST Robotics    Princeton, NJ 08540
Apr 05, 2012 Utilizing digital motors driven by steel-reinforced, polyurethane timing belts, R12-six is suited for testing, sample handling, and machine feeding. Self-contained 6-axis bench-top unit is available with optional incremental optical encoders, plus hand that incorporates mounting plate for grippers and vacuum cups.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Feb 07, 2012 Used when sprues and runner systems do not stay on ejector pins after ejection from mold, GSZ Spring Loaded Sprue Plier Arm enables GRZ 20-16... Sprue/Part Pliers to absorb ejector stroke of mold. This inline spring arm has end ported for quick-touch pneumatic hose connectors and is available with clampable and threaded shafts. Latter includes jam nut and lock washers for plate mounting.

Positech Corp.    Laurens, IA 50554-1299
Mar 12, 2010 With lift capacities to 500 lb and torque capacity to 2,212 lb-ft, ReactionArm® manipulator reduces injuries to workers' wrists, arms, and upper bodies by absorbing shock, torsional forces, and impact forces from attached power tool, torque gun, or nutrunner. Minimized balance forces result in float feel when moving throughout work cell, and middle joint leveling feature lets arm stay in place once operator positions it. Operated with 90 psi air, product supports various mounting options.

Misumi USA    Schaumburg, IL 60173
Aug 19, 2009 Able to be utilized in various automated machine applications requiring precise motion control, RS Series is CE-compliant and includes 6 stepper motor-driven small sizes (RS) as well as 6 AC servo motor-driven large sizes (RSH). Clean Room Class 10 versions are also available, and all versions have life span rated to 10,000 km and above. Stroke is configurable from 50-1,050 mm, with constant load capacity regardless of speed, and range of accessory options are available.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Apr 03, 2009 Providing 3 linear axes, backlash-free UNIPLACE 2300 contains drive and control unit as well as media feed-through, which can be used to feed air, or for forwarding electrical signals. System allows working area up to 1,000 x 400 x 240 mm to be covered, while integrated distance measurement system with resolution of 8 µm allows repeat accuracy of ±0.05 mm. Able to move weights up to 5 kg, system features max speed of 1 m/s and max acceleration of 3 m/s².

Harmonic Drive, LLC    Peabody, MA 01960
Feb 20, 2009 Available with basic dimensions ranging from 128-230 mm dia x 78-127 mm long, FHA-C series has shape and hollow-shaft construction that aid in downsizing of machinery and equipment. Products are optimized rigidity and accuracy, and series of multifunctional control units are available. Max torque ranges include 21-67, 22-72, 27-86, and 31-102 lb-in., depending on model and gear ratio, which are available as 50, 100, and 160.

FARO Technologies, Inc.    Lake Mary, FL 32746 6204
Sep 12, 2008 Offered in 6, 8, 10, and 12 ft lengths, Quantum FaroArm Series provides precision up to 16 microns, making it suited for inspection and reverse engineering of precision components for aerospace, automotive, and machine building. Platinum and Fusion FaroArms feature Bluetooth® wireless technology, enabling users to inspect, digitize, and transmit data up to 30 ft away, even through walls, without cables. Sleep Mode feature automatically turns off units to save energy.

Nikon Metrology, Inc.    Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Apr 30, 2008 Designed to hasten repetitive 3D inspection duties, RCA combines automation capability of traditional CMM with mobility and part accessibility of articulated arm. Internal 7-axis articulated arm and external skeleton driven by electric motors create measuring robot that drives Metris MMD laser scanner along programmed motion path. Due to encoder technology and carbon fiber axes, RCA intrinsically offers true absolute measurement accuracy within inspection volume of 4.2 m dia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ROMER/CimCore    Farmington Hills, MI 48331
Oct 08, 2007 Suited for smaller jobs where light weight and small footprint are required, INFINITE 5012 features WiFi connectivity and onboard battery power for portability. Integrated tungsten counterweight delivers light-touch ergonomics and fluid motion, while automatic probe detection enables probe changes without recalibration. Solution is available with any of ROMER's standard software packages, including PC-DMIS Portable, DOCS, and Delcam PowerInspect.

IAI America, Inc.    Torrance, CA 90505
May 25, 2007 Available in Rod or Slider types, 24 V RCA Series ROBO Cylinder Actuators are fitted with AQ seals that supply lubricating oil during operation to ensure maintenance-free periods of up to 3,100 miles. Units convert revolutions of electrical motor to linear motion force. They include servo standby modes and automatic servo off modes for energy savings. Cylinders use same mounting brackets as those used on traditional air cylinders, facilitating conversion.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Nov 13, 2006 Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm is designed as direct replacement to fit most Sidel® Series 1 machines requiring fixed head. Head and jaws are made of hardened SS, and head features 30° low profile design as well as rigid design that reduces jaw vibration. All units come standard with FDA approved lubrication for use in food packaging applications. Common modular head design is used on all fixed head units and can be converted to other jaw openings.

PHD, Inc.    Fort Wayne, IN 46899
Aug 22, 2006 Designed as direct replacement to fit Sidel® Series1 machines requiring fixed head, Series BST Fixed Head Transfer Arm incorporates hardened stainless steel head and jaws for extended service life and reduced maintenance/downtime. Low-profile, 30° head has rigid design available in all styles to reduce jaw vibration. Used on all fixed head units, modular head can be converted to other jaw openings and is field-repairable. Arm comes with FDA-approved lubrication.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Feb 03, 2006 Spring loaded for part compliance, GEP End Ported Gripper Arm has air line connection directly in line with vacuum cup mounting for use in applications with minimal clearance around target area. Unit is available in diameters of 10, 14, and 20 mm and in 5 lengths from 64-146 mm. Arm can be mounted by clampable shaft or threaded shaft with jam nuts.

Miga Motor Company    Berkeley, CA 94702
Aug 26, 2005 Modular SMA Shape Memory Alloy Actuator, Model DM-01, features output force over 5 lb, ac or dc activation, and direct linear motion. Totally non-magnetic, lightweight unit offers completely silent movement and activates with low shock. It can replace motors and solenoids in applications such as latch release mechanisms, door and cabinet locking/unlocking, air-duct/vane positioning, robotics, and resettable/reusable pyrotechnic actuator replacement.