ABB IMTS 2012 Booth to Feature Diverse Range of Robotic Demos Designed for High Performance Manufacturing
Highlights include Okuma and Haas machine tending cells, and a four robot MultiMove display highlighting the coordination of complex motion patterns AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - ABB Robotics will feature a unique set of robotic automation demos, highlighting products, systems and technology designed to increase manufacturing productivity for operations of varying sizes and needs at the International...
Read More »Production-Ready MC-400 Pick & Place from Manncorp Brings Affordability In-House
Bring prototyping, short run and low volume printed circuit board assembly jobs-even those requiring considerable placement accuracy and precision-in-house with the new MC-400 benchtop pick & place machine from Manncorp. Also suited to design houses and contract manufacturers who are looking to offer first article approval and small batch production to their customers, MC-400 offers the quality...
Read More »Production-Ready MC-400 Pick & Place from Manncorp Brings Affordability In-House
Bring prototyping, short run and low volume printed circuit board assembly jobs-even those requiring considerable placement accuracy and precision-in-house with the new MC-400 benchtop pick & place machine from Manncorp. Also suited to design houses and contract manufacturers who are looking to offer first article approval and small batch production to their customers, MC-400 offers the quality...
Read More »Unmanned Convoy System Currently Undergoing Military Trials Receives U.S. Patent
PETERSBORO, Utah - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded patent rights to Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) for the Guideline(TM) Robotic Leader-Follower System (No. 8, 116, 921 B2). The Guideline Unmanned Convoy System provides a variety of immediate and significant benefits to military and industrial operators: - Reduce driving personnel by 2X or more - Keep more military...
Read More »Advantages of Using Robotics in Manufacturing to Attract and Retain Skilled Workers
This white paper provides an overview into the advantages of using robotics in manufacturing to attract and retain skilled workers.
Read More »Unmanned Convoy System Currently Undergoing Military Trials Receives U.S. Patent
PETERSBORO, Utah - The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) awarded patent rights to Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI) for the Guideline(TM) Robotic Leader-Follower System (No. 8, 116, 921 B2). The Guideline Unmanned Convoy System provides a variety of immediate and significant benefits to military and industrial operators: - Reduce driving personnel by 2X or more - Keep more military...
Read More »Robotic Packaging Automation Cell packs clamshells into cases.
Offering standardized, fully integrated solution that adapts to each customer's production line, ClamPAC(TM) minimizes food processor's integration complexity and deployment time. SoftPIC grippers, made of soft silicone that conforms to shape of clamshell, provide direct vacuum path to product, helping system achieve gentle handling at high speeds. Before delivery, customer-specific modifications...
Read More »Robotic Packaging Automation Cell packs clamshells into cases.
Offering standardized, fully integrated solution that adapts to each customer's production line, ClamPAC(TM) minimizes food processor's integration complexity and deployment time. SoftPIC grippers, made of soft silicone that conforms to shape of clamshell, provide direct vacuum path to product, helping system achieve gentle handling at high speeds. Before delivery, customer-specific modifications...
Read More »Pick and Place Handler features integrated 2D code reader.
To ensure 100% device traceability and lot integrity, Model MT2168 is available with optional 2D code reader, which identifies each single package. Package ID can then be used to verify data with lot information that has been provided to handler by manual HMI input or via scanned bar code. Additionally, ID of each device under test can be read by tester via RS232 or IEEE interface. Using package...
Read More »Pick and Place Handler features integrated 2D code reader.
To ensure 100% device traceability and lot integrity, Model MT2168 is available with optional 2D code reader, which identifies each single package. Package ID can then be used to verify data with lot information that has been provided to handler by manual HMI input or via scanned bar code. Additionally, ID of each device under test can be read by tester via RS232 or IEEE interface. Using package...
Read More »Robotic Welding Is the Key to Success for Ladder Manufacturer
Lincoln Electric and Cotterman partner to create a flexible robotic welding solution to address a high-mix production facility Cotterman Co., a manufacturer of steel rolling ladders, and the recipient of the 2011 W.W. Grainger, Inc. Partners in Performance Supplier of the Year Award, devotes a part of its success to its ongoing collaboration with the Lincoln Electric Automation Division. In 2011,...
Read More »TPA Motion Introduces Industry's First Compact Robotic Positioner for Medical Devices
TPA Motion's microplate handling robots are designed specifically for medical instruments and lab automation devices. Check out the video to learn more.
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