Robotic Systems
Scara Robots with Increased Payload Capacity
December 10, 2012 12:08 pm | Product Releases | CommentsNew to Toshiba Machine’s affordable and lightweight THL Series line, the THL300 and THL400 offer increased payload capacities. In fact, with arm lengths of 300mm and 400mm respectively, these new THL robots fall into the class of small SCARA robots, while they boast the maximum payload capacity (5kg) in their class.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Assembly Equipment | Material Handling
Single Module, Pick-and-Place HP 140 Series
November 29, 2012 10:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsIndustry leading specialist for rotary tables and automation WEISS North America, Inc. (Willoughby, OH), continues to evolve its HP 140 Pick-and-Place series with a myriad of superior performance capabilities vs. traditional pneumatic systems.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Robotic Systems | Cleanroom Assembly
ISO 3 Cleanroom Robots
November 15, 2012 10:35 am | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsDENSO announced new ISO 3 (class 1) cleanroom versions of its VS-Series six-axis articulated robots, adding to its previously released ISO 5 (class 100) versions.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Injection Molding | Cleanroom Assembly
ISO 3 Cleanroom Robots
October 25, 2012 10:41 am | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsDENSO announced new ISO 3 (class 10) cleanroom versions of its VS-Series six-axis articulated robots, adding to its previously released ISO 5 (class 100) versions. The VS-Series robots offer the world’s highest speed...
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Robotic Systems | Assembly Equipment
DENSO Introduces New Cleanroom Robots World’s fastest, most precise in their class
July 10, 2012 12:16 pm | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsDENSO announced the introduction of ISO 5 (class 100) cleanroom versions of its new VS-Series six-axis articulated robots. The new VS-Series robots offer the world’s highest speed and precision in their class, with cycle times from 0.37 to 0.33 sec. and repeatability from ±0.03 to ±0.02 mm. Reaches are from 500 to 900 mm and payload capacities from 4 to 7 kg.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Robotic Systems | Injection Molding
6-Axis Robot Line Offers High Performance
October 21, 2009 5:32 am | Epson Robots | Product Releases | CommentsEPSON Robots (Booth 737), a leader in advanced robotic technology, offers the EPSON C3 Compact 6 axis robot lineup. Providing excellent cycle time, precision, and motion range, the C3 robots provide high performance for even the most demanding and complex applications.
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Speed: Today’s Manufacturing Competitive Edge
July 9, 2009 7:32 am | Articles | CommentsEver since the Venice Arsenal started mass producing ships in the world’s first factory in the 13th century, manufacturers have been driven by the need for speed. In today’s environment, consumers demand for new products is driving ever shorter product lifecycles.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Actuators | Actuators
Compact Gantry Robots Save Cost, Floor Space
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Denso Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsThe XR-Series four-axis, compact gantry robots feature a ceiling mounted, flexible SCARA robot combined with a long-stroke Cartesian robot. As a result of their highly efficient, integrated design, the XR-Series robots use up to 40% less valuable factory floor space than conventional SCARA robots.
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Automated Inhaler Testing System Increases Productivity
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Astech Projects | Product Releases | CommentsThe fully automated Xelair Series 5 system for automated inhaler testing incorporates all existing features of the Xelair 1 and 3 series, such as reduced variability, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic SystemsAdding Value and Functionality to the Precision Machining Process
January 14, 2009 9:25 am | by Patrick Laughter | Articles | CommentsIn their efforts to optimize processes in order to more efficiently move product out to the market, medical device manufacturers need to be consistently reviewing their SOP to see if enhancements can be made. Automation is one option that some OEMs have examined.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | CNC Machining | Precision Machining
Robot Provides Increased Speed and Higher Payload
April 4, 2008 11:51 am | Abb Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsWith increased speed, higher payload, and a smaller footprint, the FlexPicker IRB360 is the result of 10 years of experience combined with proven packaging technology. Several important objectives have been met in this design and features include 50% higher payload—up to 3 kg.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
Robots Offer High Speed Pick and Place Operations
April 4, 2008 11:51 am | Yamaha Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsThe YP-X Series offers six models, including 2 axes and 4 axes types, for high speed pick and place operations. Super high speed pick and place operation at 0.45 sec.
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Perspectives on Outsourcing vs. Automation
January 15, 2008 5:46 am | Articles | CommentsWith the news regarding China and questions surrounding the safety of its manufacturing facilities, in addition to the constant concerns over intellectual property protection, some medical device manufacturers are looking for alternatives.
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Gantry Robot
December 10, 2007 9:54 am | I & J Fisnar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThese gantry robots are heavy duty machines ideal for integrating with two-part fluid metering and mixing systems.
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Cleanroom Linear Robots
December 10, 2007 9:54 am | Adept Technology, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Adept Python Cleanroom Class 1 ESD modular Cartesian robots are the latest addition to the industry’s broadest cleanroom and ESD product line that includes SCARA, Six-axis, and Cartesian robots. The new robots are targeted at precision assembly and handling applications.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems | Cleanroom Assembly
