Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Sep 16, 2004 Required when cylindrical workpieces are palletized in grid, PZV grippers incorporate serrated jaw design and wedge hook system. They can also be used as parallel grippers by mounting 2 different sets of fingers. Products also offer mounting for inductive proximity sensors with adjustable targets and integrated mounting of magnetic switches. Available in 4 sizes, units achieve grip forces from 130–1,600 lbf and have strokes from 6–25 mm per finger.

Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Aug 04, 2004 Operated with 90 psi shop air, SCH20 and SCH23 robotic, pneumatic end effectors utilize 2 sets of needles that extend from gripper at 120° angle to pick up porous sheet materials. Dual sets protrude in opposite directions for firm hold on material, while reducing bunching and pinching under gripper. Depth of stroke of needles can be mechanically adjusted from 0-6 mm. Able to handle up to 9 lb sheets, SCH20 has 1.3 mm dia needles, while SCH23 has 3 mm dia needles.

Yamaha Robotics
Edgemont, PA 19028
Jul 27, 2004 Model SRCD offers program operation, operation by specifying points from PLC, operation by commanding from PC, and operation by inputting pulse train. With mass storage memory of up to 1,000 points/100 programs, unit is capable of multitask execution, up to 4 tasks maximum, when using programs, and standard functionality makes it usable with existing programs. CC-Link, DeviceNet, and Ethernet communication are optional.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Jun 15, 2004 SWG series grippers are available in 6 different sizes ranging from 8–25 mm with grip forces from 0.06–2.8 Nm. Offered with opening angle of 15°, product comes standard with sensor groves for monitoring both open and closed, and integrated spring adds grip force to closed position. Gripper is usable in single configuration or stacked in bank and is suitable for small parts handling in packaging and mold tending operations.

Genesis Systems Group
Davenport, IA 52806
Apr 21, 2004 Versa CRZ-FW consists of flexible, 3-axis, ferris wheel style robotic workcell designed to handle medium to large or multiple high-volume production parts. Compact workcell layout minimizes floor space requirements and operator load/unload distance while maximizing robot utilization.

Data I/O Corporation
Redmond, WA 98073-9746
Mar 01, 2004 Modular PS288FC Automated Device Programming System is compatible with manufacturer's PS300 family of modular automated programmers. Utilizing FlashCOREâ„¢ high-speed architecture to support high density devices, compact unit is optimized to enable fast product changeover and offers high volume functionality. Capable of programming 16 sites simultaneously, the system supports a variety of packages and device types.

Yamaha Robotics
Edgemont, PA 19028
Feb 02, 2004 Model PRCX 4-axis robot controller includes YRADS® Yamaha Robotics Applications Developer Studio, allowing user to define and configure robotic work cell with Windows®-based application. YRADS provides component and parameter configuration, as well as point teaching using data input, jog function, and direct teach methods. Four-axis drive system connects to customer PC with bus extension card. Multiple PRCX units can be controlled by one PC.

Genesis Systems Group
Davenport, IA 52806
Jan 05, 2004 Versa FT is suited for small and medium parts that require no positioning or manual progressive processing. Two-station workcell can run opposing station during fixture changeover, eliminating downtime. Each station is available with 180° fixture turn-over device. Requiring 6 x 8 ft floor space, workcell includes unitized base and rollup safety curtain for operator safety.

SKF Motion Technologies
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Nov 19, 2003 ServoMove Systems utilize electro-mechanical linear ball-screw actuators with brushless dc motors to perform precise, repetitive-motion operations in applications involving robotics and automated tasks. Modular in design, they consist of Operator Interface (CAOP), PLC, and local I/O Module. CAOP controls up to 4 Type CASI 40 servo actuators and accommodates unlimited number of sub-masters. Display panel lets users select drive modes and adjust parameters.

Newport Corp.
Irvine, CA 92606
Nov 06, 2003 Automated edge-grip system provides safe 300 mm wafer handling. Smart robot can see and measure environment with built-in optical sensor in end-effector and self-teach functionality. It detects wafer presence, measures wafer position, and calculates wafer center with 0.005 in. accuracy. Wafer is picked up and moved back before precisely controlled actuator is deployed to secure wafer against rest pads on end of gripper.

Applied Robotics, Inc.
Glenville, NY 12302
Sep 10, 2003 Solution package enables system integrators and end users to acquire robotic tools necessary for laboratory automation applications. Suite of products includes servo and pneumatic grippers, microplate handling fingers, microplate hotels, tool changers, and collision sensors, all of which can be applied to user's choice of motion systems. Serial Servo Gripper is designed for open architecture and needs no proprietary software or controller.

Mack Corp.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Sep 08, 2003 Delivering pick and place service, grippers feature blank fingers that are profiled to fit small parts. Finger sets can be exchanged without disturbing mounting setup, close with spring force, and open with plant air using valves on 3-way control circuits. Products are offered in 5 micro sizes, in 3 basic configurations, and in 4 mounting styles with choice of aluminum alloy or stainless steel materials.

Schneider Packaging Equipment Co., Inc.
Brewerton, NY 13029 0890
Aug 07, 2003 End Of Arm Tooling combined with robotics provides integrated solutions for automation and handling processes of robotic case packing, palletizing, and depalletizing. Systems use modular mechanical gripper tools, vacuum tools, or combination of both. They can pick up empty pallets and slip/tier sheets from automatic dispensers or static magazines. EOAT will automatically place pallet, slip, or tier onto load stations, eliminating need for pallet conveyors.

Mack Corp.
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Jul 22, 2003 Low-profile, air-actuated motion transfer units employ pistons that are keyed internally against rotation and incorporate adjustable stop mechanism for end of stroke positioning. Basic modules operate through 4-way air valves for manual control near work station or through solenoid operated valves from remote location. Units operate in any position with motion range to 12 in. End effectors with 2, 3, and 4 fingers are offered for gripping internally or externally.

Techno Sommer Automatic
New Hyde Park, NY 11040
Jul 18, 2003 Measuring 100 mm in diameter, GS1015 has 10 expanding jaws with 12 mm stroke each to provide uniform spread of O-ring. Ejector has 15 mm stroke to push off O-rings, and piston diameter measures 75 mm. Unit employs expander jaws that travel within t-slot guides throughout entire length of stroke to provide resistance to side loads. Product is suited for heavy O-ring placement applications.

Adept Technology, Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
Jun 06, 2003 Based on SmartServo architecture, SmartMotion system uses extensive library of kinematics solutions and motion algorithms to control industrial robots and other multi-axis servo devices. It offers linear and backlash compensation, orthogonality compensation, split-axis drive, and adaptive servoing to improve positional accuracy. Control uses FireWire®-based high-speed control bus, which replaces hundreds of wires and connections with single cable.

Schunk
Morrisville, NC 27560
Jun 02, 2003 Model FTC combines mechanical compliance and opto-electric measurement of all 6 degrees of freedom to eliminate steep rise of force at time of contact and enable fast force-regulated positioning. All electronics are incorporated within sensor and 1 kHz clock speeds allow real-time robot control. Communication is provided over protocols such as CAN bus and RS-232 or RS-485. Mechanical interface mounts directly to standard ISO robot flanges.

Solutions Cubed
Chico, CA 95928
May 27, 2003 PID-based Position Controllers provide 32-bit position control for DC brushed motors with 2-channel quadrature encoders. ICON, Mini, and Micro PID Models are rated at 1–40 Vdc, 12A; 1–30 Vdc, 3.75 A; and 6–30 Vdc, 2.5 A respectively. Units store up to 16 trapezoidal profile segments and 3 PID settings. They deliver direct position control via 38.4, 19.2, or 9.6 Kbps serial interface. Analog position control mode provides 1,024 positions with offset and multiplier functions.

Robotic Accessories
Tipp City, OH 45371 9468
Apr 02, 2003 UltiBurr 630, equipped with 0.88 hp quiet air motor, performs burr removal and polishing operations on metals and plastics. Robot program continuously varies compliance force applied to workpiece by changing air pressure to tool’s compliance unit, allowing for automated changes in application characteristics. Variably-compliant end-of-arm device is compliant in all three dimensions (x, y, and z), uses ¼ in. bits, and does not require lubricated shop air.

EPSON Factory Automation/Robotics
Carson, CA 90746
Mar 28, 2003 EZ Modules combine NSK modular axes with RC+ software and RC420 and RC520 PC-based controllers. Because modules use standard EPSON Robots software and controllers, users can increase power and flexibility of EZ Module system by adding ActiveX Controls, Conveyor Tracking, Ethernet I/O, Force Sensing, Security/Audit Log and Vision Guide capabilities.