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.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Apr 25, 2012 Suitable for applications in clean and slightly dirty environments, PWG-plus combines double oval piston drive, one-piece aluminum housing, and wear-free lever mechanism. System features gripping moments between 3.5 and 120 Nm, stroke per finger of 15°, and over travel angle per jaw of at least 3°. With bolt pattern identical to PGN-plus universal gripper, PWG-plus allows direct combination with compensation units, valves, or quick-change jaw systems.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Mar 26, 2012 With multi-tooth guidance and aluminum housing, PZH-plus is suited for use where components of different sizes have to be alternately handled. Monitoring using magnetic field or inductive sensors is optional, and large center bore size allows installation of camera, feed-through of material, or gripping of long workpieces. Weighing 1.6-33 kg, gripper offers 20-75 mm max stroke per finger, 250-3,800 N gripping force, and ID/OD gripping capability for workpieces weighing up to 19.3 kg.

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.

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.

Wolf Robotics    Fort Collins, CO 80525
Dec 16, 2011 Standard robotic press brake systems include all components, less press brake, and can accommodate common sizes and weights of typical parts. Providing robotic automation of press brake operation, most press brake equipment is capable of integration into Wolf standard cells. Components include virtual station offline programming, squaring tables, regrip stations, gripper racks, incoming/outgoing pallet stations and quick-change grippers.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Nov 18, 2011 Featuring -170 to +170° angle of rotation and 2 integrated servo axes that can each achieve 35-64 Nm torque, SPB Powerball can be used to implement lightweight arms, service robots, and other handling applications. Integrated control and regulation electronics and 24 Vdc power supply provide basis for decentralized and mobile applications. With integrated intelligence, universal CAN communication interface, and cable technology, module can be integrated into existing control concepts.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Oct 06, 2011 Designed to distribute forces evenly over entire contact area, Internal Diameter Grippers include Model IDG 16 with 26-38 mm diameter range and 40 N force per jaw, Model IDG 25 with 36-56 mm range and 100 N force per jaw, and Model IDG 44 with 60-132 mm range and 400 N force per jaw. Units require one compressed air line and utilize 1/8 in. diameter Neoprene rubber cord stock inserts for secure grip. Nose adapter can be customized for locating or part stabilization.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 20, 2011 Equipped with servo motor, LEG 400 weighs 6.5 kg, offers variable stroke from 0-103 mm, and delivers gripping force of up to 1,050 N. Unit can be equipped with pneumatic and electric drive and is suited for use in metal cutting and automotive industries along with assembly and handling tasks. Both drive spindles are coupled if LEG is operated with single servo motor, and fingers move synchronously. With 2 motors, fingers can move to any position in gripping range independently.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Aug 31, 2011 Suited for cylindrical workpieces, 3-finger parallel grippers bring workpiece to defined position via self-centering gripper fingers and provide secure grip. Stroke spectrum ranges from 2-10 mm, and gripping forces range from 20-720 N. Parallel grippers for especially long strokes cover range from 20-200 mm and gripping forces from 20 to ~500 N. They are used, for example, in systems for handling of plane injection molded parts. Both grippers accommodate sensors for detecting piston position.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Jul 19, 2011 Controlled via Ethernet TCP/IP or Profibus DP, Model WSG 50 features 110 mm stroke, variable gripping force of 1-120 N, and gripping speed of 850 mm/s. Integrated web server facilitates programming, operation, remote maintenance, and updating, while internal MicroSD card saves programs and documents. With sensors in gripper jaws, WSG 50 can measure forces that occur during gripping, making it suited for handling sensitive samples in laboratories, pharmaceuticals, and research facilities.

Igus, Inc.    East Providence, RI 02914 0349
Jul 15, 2011 Suited for automation applications, Robolink multi-axis joint modules feature actuators and control module, decoupled from tools, that minimize dynamic forces. Corrosion-resistant joints, made from tribologically optimized plastics, are driven by cables and can rotate and swivel freely. Along with central drive option, mechanical accessories are available for attaching robot joints and routing cables. Drive units featuring 4 drive motors and one housing are also available.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Jul 05, 2011 Offering high-speed alternative to classic vacuum cups, Customized Grippers are made from materials that comply with FDA regulations and therefore meet strict cleaning requirements of food, medical equipment, and pharmaceutical industries. Combination of gentle frictional connection and form fit guarantees secure hold even at high accelerations. Users are provided with everything in one unit, including integrated vacuum generation, gripper-robot interface, and pneumatic/vacuum gripper.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Jun 16, 2011 Monitored with magnetic or inductive sensors, PZH-SF is capable of handling parts between 100 and 430 mm in one standard configuration. Part to part change over can be eliminated, increasing uptime and changeover complexity. Design facilitates robotic loading of machine tools and handling of cast parts. With 530 lbf, this 45 lb unit features 350 mm aluminum body that affords power density equal to double the gripper's mass.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Mar 24, 2011 Utilizing 7/16 in. diameter solid stainless steel fingers, Fork Tool handles variety of containers, from oversized heavy bags to open-top/closed-top containers, trays, totes, and other difficult to palletize containers that must be picked up from bottom. Unit can handle bags and containers made of Kraft paper, polycarbonate, PVC coated, woven mesh, and cotton. Tool includes 1-3 bag infeed conveyor, load building station, discharge conveyor, automatic pallet dispenser, and safety guarding.

ESS Technologies, Inc.    Blacksburg, VA 24060
Feb 25, 2011 TaskMate(TM) Flexible Feeding System includes high-speed FANUC multi-axis robot with end-of-arm tool and impulse-based flexible feeder. Feeder flips or recirculates parts into robot's pick zone, which uses FANUC iRVision system to locate and pick part regardless of orientation on feeder. Able to be programmed to handle many product configurations, system integrates with other packaging machinery for variety of applications and can be used with various FANUC robot models.

SAS Automation, Ltd.    Xenia, OH 45385
Sep 23, 2010 Adjusted using hand wheel, model ABG-25 features 7/16 in. solid stainless steel fingers with radiused ends and independent decker plates for accurate bag placement on tight pallets. Pneumatic valves provide complete open/close cycle in less than .6 sec. Designed to handle bags from 7.25-21 in. wide, 12-36 in. long, and 1-6 in. thick, ABG-25 is suited for palletizing plastic, woven cloth, and paper bags containing grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals, and plastic resins.

Schunk    Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 03, 2010 PEH series includes 2-finger parallel grippers, sizes 30 and 50, that accommodate applications involving small components to large workpieces. Driven by brushless servo motor, these universal, long-stroke grippers deliver centric gripping with repeat accuracy of 0.05 mm. Max stroke is 100 mm per finger for PEH 50, which also produces adaptable gripping force as high as 1,400 N with max finger lengths to 250 mm. Complete control and power electronics are completely integrated.

FIPA, Inc.    Atlanta, GA 30318
Aug 20, 2010 Available in 6 models from 70 x 70 mm to 160 x 160 mm, Vacuum Grippers are suitable for packaging, wood, plastics and metal industries. Units provide consistently strong gripping force, regardless of material, size, shape, weight, and pickup position of workpiece. Vacuum required is provided by integrated ejectors using compressed air, following Venturi principle. With intelligent valve technology that leaves vacuum openings closed when not in use, vacuum remains constant at all times.

Lincoln Electric Automation Division    Cleveland, OH 44117
Aug 17, 2010 Built to accommodate structural steel industry needs, Robotic Beam Cutting and Scribing System automatically generates tool paths from CIS/2 part files for cuts, copes, holes, slots, notches, cutouts, and assembly markings on beams up to 40 ft long, 4-44 in. wide, and 4-18 in. high. Servo-Robot laser vision, FANUC ARC Mate® 6-axis robot arm, and StruCIM® 3D simulation software promote accurate sensing of beam variations, optimized robotic cutting/scribing, and reduced prints/paperwork.