Panasonic Factory Solutions Co. of America

Parallel Link Robot operates 24 hours per day.
Robotics

Parallel Link Robot operates 24 hours per day.

Serving as automated assistant for various manufacturing applications, Parallel Link Robot is suited for insertion, wiring, assembling, adhesive application, soldering, and labeling operations. Direct teaching process uses hand-guided intuitive operation to replicate precise human motion. Six-axis robot does not require typical engineering skills and computer work needed to program most robots,...

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Packaging Products & Equipment

Panasonic Any Mix, Any Volume Theme Yields High Throughput at APEX 2012

Rolling Meadows, IL - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America's (PFSA) Total Solutions for Any Mix, Any Volume theme yielded high throughput with attendees at the recent IPC APEX 2012 show in San Diego, CA. The solutions we exhibited at IPC APEX really resonated with customers, said Mark Ragard, Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America Group Manager of Sales. Panasonic's booth...

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Software

MES Software is available for manufacturers worldwide.

PanaCIM(TM) Enterprise Edition MES software v8.1 offers primary/dependent part binning support to automatically assist with part class matching requirements, which is beneficial for LED applications. Offline feeder and cart setup reinforces correct component reel-to-feeder and feeder-to-cart locations before production starts. Available in multiple languages, including Japanese, product consists...

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Robotics

Arc Welding Robot suits push-pull aluminum welding.

Featuring bus communication interface to control lift arc start and end, TAWERS-Aluminum MIG can detect when current is flowing and retracts to take pressure off wire, resulting in reliable arc ignition. It uses 3 motor system to ensure accurate wire feed, and features syncro-weaving function and servo feeder for real-time parameter adjustment from thick to thin materials. Product can also use...

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Welding Cell produces as much as 3 manual welders.

Suitable for first time automation users as well as large companies automating low-volume projects, pre-engineered PerformArc PA-55 comes with 6-axis robot, torch, and inverter welder with artificially intelligent waveform control. Cell accepts payload up to 250 lb per side and welds typical part sizes of 12 x 53, 18 x 45, and 24 x 30 in. System controls, diagnostics, and programming are managed...

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Material Handling & Storage

Robots feature automated zero position location.

TAWERS Series Robotic Welders and TA Series Manipulators offer On-Board Mastering, which enables alignment of robot to factory-set zero-point for 5 axes of arc welding robot operation. After initiating mastering process, software resident on Windows CE teach pendant signals operator to select axis of motion. Robot drives arm to calibration location where operator withdraws precision-threaded...

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Robotics

Arc Welding Robots feature 64-bit RISC CPU.

TAWERS(TM) Robots are powered by Embedded Arc Control technology, which merges robot, welder, and wire feeder controls into one unit, housed entirely within robot controller. SP-MAG short-circuit welding process provides virtually zero arc spatter, minimizing post-weld cleanup. Automated wire extension control maintains constant wire stick-out during welding, resulting in consistent penetration...

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Parallel Link Robot operates 24 hours per day.
Robotics

Parallel Link Robot operates 24 hours per day.

Serving as automated assistant for various manufacturing applications, Parallel Link Robot is suited for insertion, wiring, assembling, adhesive application, soldering, and labeling operations. Direct teaching process uses hand-guided intuitive operation to replicate precise human motion. Six-axis robot does not require typical engineering skills and computer work needed to program most robots,...

Read More »
Packaging Products & Equipment

Panasonic Any Mix, Any Volume Theme Yields High Throughput at APEX 2012

Rolling Meadows, IL - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America's (PFSA) Total Solutions for Any Mix, Any Volume theme yielded high throughput with attendees at the recent IPC APEX 2012 show in San Diego, CA. The solutions we exhibited at IPC APEX really resonated with customers, said Mark Ragard, Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America Group Manager of Sales. Panasonic's booth...

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Company News

Panasonic and Miller Form Strategic Alliance for Expanded Robotic Welding Solutions

November 2, 2010 - Rolling Meadows, IL - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America announced today that it has entered into a strategic alliance with Miller Electric Mfg. Co. Within the agreement, robotics produced by Panasonic Welding Systems Co., Ltd., a division of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC), will be integrated with Miller products and distributed to the North American market...

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Company News

Panasonic Factory Solutions Moves to New Facilities

September 14, 2010 - Rolling Meadows, IL - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America has moved into a new dedicated demonstration and training facility in Buffalo Grove, IL and offices in nearby Rolling Meadows, IL. The larger custom showroom located at 1000 Asbury Drive in Buffalo Grove will host productivity solutions demos for electronics assembly, microelectronics, and welding and...

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Software

MES Software is available for manufacturers worldwide.

PanaCIM(TM) Enterprise Edition MES software v8.1 offers primary/dependent part binning support to automatically assist with part class matching requirements, which is beneficial for LED applications. Offline feeder and cart setup reinforces correct component reel-to-feeder and feeder-to-cart locations before production starts. Available in multiple languages, including Japanese, product consists...

Read More »
Robotics

Arc Welding Robot suits push-pull aluminum welding.

Featuring bus communication interface to control lift arc start and end, TAWERS-Aluminum MIG can detect when current is flowing and retracts to take pressure off wire, resulting in reliable arc ignition. It uses 3 motor system to ensure accurate wire feed, and features syncro-weaving function and servo feeder for real-time parameter adjustment from thick to thin materials. Product can also use...

Read More »

Welding Cell produces as much as 3 manual welders.

Suitable for first time automation users as well as large companies automating low-volume projects, pre-engineered PerformArc PA-55 comes with 6-axis robot, torch, and inverter welder with artificially intelligent waveform control. Cell accepts payload up to 250 lb per side and welds typical part sizes of 12 x 53, 18 x 45, and 24 x 30 in. System controls, diagnostics, and programming are managed...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Panasonic partners with Cogiscan for RFID smart feeders

Bromont, Canada - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America and Cogiscan are pleased to announce their new partnership. The first step of this collaboration is based on the development of an RFID smart feeder kit for the IPAC machine. This new kit will be shown at the Panasonic booth #2521 at APEX in Los Angeles, from Feb. 20-22, 2007. Gene Dunn, Engineering Manager, Panasonic: The IPAC...

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Material Handling & Storage

Robots feature automated zero position location.

TAWERS Series Robotic Welders and TA Series Manipulators offer On-Board Mastering, which enables alignment of robot to factory-set zero-point for 5 axes of arc welding robot operation. After initiating mastering process, software resident on Windows CE teach pendant signals operator to select axis of motion. Robot drives arm to calibration location where operator withdraws precision-threaded...

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People in the News

Panasonic Factory Solutions Company Expands Marketing, Technical Service Teams in Robotic Welding Arena

August 18, 2005 - Buffalo Grove, IL - Panasonic Factory Solutions Company of America has named Sean Walters Marketing Product Manager, Welding and Robotics Group; Ross Harkins Senior Welding Applications Engineer; and Randy Kulick Senior Field Service Technician. Walters' responsibilities include marketing and promotion materials, activities, and development for the welding and robotics group,...

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