Dorner Launches Free Technical Assistance Conveyor Hotline
January 22, 2010 10:58 am | Product Releases | CommentsDorner Mfg. has launched a hotline with engineers ready and available to offer free technical assistance on conveyors, and both product and material handling applications. The hotline is staffed weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDT. Information: 800-351-8712.
LISTED UNDER: ConveyersAdding Conveyors to the Lean Manufacturing Mix
December 2, 2009 4:26 am | by Kevin Gingerich | Articles | CommentsMoving to a lean system can be of great benefit to most medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, not all of them are familiar with the tools and strategies that need to be put in place to maximize the return on this investment.
LISTED UNDER: Conveyers | Cleanroom Assembly
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.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
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
Automated Machines Designed for Two to Three Component Processes
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Cincinnati Automation | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of automated assembly and inspection machines designed for two to three component assembly, test, and checks. These systems include two to three feeder bowls typically rated at 30 ppm each.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Cylinders
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.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
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 Systems
Conveyer System Catalog
April 2, 2009 5:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsAn English edition of the FlexLink product catalog includes the new X85 conveyor system. The catalog is available in a printed version and on the web. A DVD, including several language translations and engineering tools (e.g., CAD library and Configura) will be available in a few months.
LISTED UNDER: Conveyers
Suction Cup Suspensions, Fittings, Brackets For Vacuum Systems
March 27, 2009 6:30 am | Anver Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThis line of vacuum components includes a wide variety of suspensions, fittings, brackets, and suction cups for use in all types of high-speed automation and packaging machinery.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Fittings
Modular Conveyor Brochure
March 17, 2009 11:13 am | Product Releases | CommentsThe Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies group of Bosch Rexroth Corp. offers its VarioFlow Modular Conveyor brochure to help machine builders, integrators, and end-users design and implement flexible conveyor systems for a wide range of material handling and packaging applications.
LISTED UNDER: ConveyersAdding 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
Sustainable Manufacturing Website Features Green Machine Automation Technology
October 9, 2008 6:05 am | Product Releases | CommentsBosch Rexroth, the drive and control company, has launched a new website to provide information on its sustainable manufacturing technology resources and to help encourage innovation among manufacturers, OEMs, machine builders, system integrators, and engineers.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Modular Conveyor Systems Offer Flexibility and Reliability
July 14, 2008 5:27 am | De-Sta-Co Workholding | Product Releases | CommentsThis new DCM series of conveyors offer customizable options and guaranteed reliability. Available in light, medium, and heavy-duty specifications, each component is equipped with pivotal motor mounts for continuous operation and fast belt changes.
LISTED UNDER: Conveyers
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.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
