Multi-Axis Robots
June 30, 2005 7:23 am | Rixan Associates/Mitsubishi Robotics | Product Releases | CommentsThe compact and powerful RV-3S (6-axis) and RV-3SJ (5-axis) Series robots offer speeds of up to 5,500 mm/sec, repeatability of ۪.02 mm, a reach of 641 mm, and an improved range of motion over previous models. Cleanroom versions are available.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
Automation System
May 3, 2005 8:23 am | Bosch Rexroth Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsEasy-2-Combine is the solution for multi-axis automation tasks with individual components that can be combined in simple, time-saving assembly steps. This means that the most common applications in assembly technology can now be done with standardized interfaces.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Vacuum Cup Accessories
February 28, 2005 8:49 am | Vi-Cas Manufacturing | Product Releases | CommentsA wide variety of accessories are offered to make this company’s line of replacement vacuum cups more effective when used with lifter, manipulators, pick-and-place systems, packaging, label applicators, and other vacuum equipment.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Six-Axis Robot
February 3, 2005 7:19 am | Staubli Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsThe TX40 is an extremely fast, six-axis robot with a 450 mm work envelope and 2.3 kg maximum payload. It offers new integration possibilities through its compact design and ultra lightweight.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
MDT Exclusive: OEM Arm
February 1, 2005 6:52 am | Hamilton Company | Product Releases | CommentsThis OEM arm expands the capabilities of system designers by allowing greater flexibility in XYZ dimensions. High-resolution movements and speed control optimize the fluid handling aspects required by virtually any XYZ platform.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
SCARA Robots
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | I & J Fisnar, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe TMB200R and TMB300R series of industrial SCARA robots are ideal applications that require high speed and large working area, offering greater flexibility for automated manufacturing environments, including conveyors and work cells.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
Delta Robot
December 6, 2004 7:30 am | Bosch Packaging Technology | Product Releases | CommentsThe XR31 high speed, Delta Robot is practically maintenance free and boasts an even more compact design than its predecessor. With the additional speal features of cameras inside the workspace, the robot also attains higher levels of accuracy and flexibility.
LISTED UNDER: Robotic Systems
Safety Light Curtain
December 6, 2004 7:20 am | Banner Engineering Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsFeatures added to the EZ-SCREEN non-contact, point-of-operation machine guarding safety light
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Wire and Cable
Free Software Evaluation
October 15, 2004 6:40 am | Zontec, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsZontec, Cincinnati, OH, is offering a free evaluation of its Synergy 2000 statistical process control software for quality assurance professionals. Synergy 2000 is used in quality management applications to monitor and react to process variation during production and inspection.
LISTED UNDER: Process-Control EquipmentBuilding Automation Into Outsourcing
October 15, 2004 5:30 am | Ibs-Integrated Biosciences Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsNot only can automation save valuable time and money, but it can also keep product manufacturing inside the U.S. This exclusive report explores how automation is keeping medical devices closer to home. Eighty percent of the manufacturing cost is built into the product in the initial design.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment | Prototyping | Full Service Contract Manufacturing
Conveyor (1185)
September 3, 2004 5:50 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis unique "open side" low-profile conveyor offers the fastest belt change in the industry—two minutes or less on small to medium-size conveyors. On large conveyors, the quick-change design allows 95% or better time savings.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Conveyor (795)
June 8, 2004 9:52 am | Product Releases | CommentsThis stainless steel wire mesh belt conveyor offers exceptional thermal and chemical resistance, combined with a 60% "open flow area.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Conveyors (761)
June 8, 2004 9:52 am | Dorner Mfg. Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsThe 6200 Series of conveyors is engineered with the company's patented Wedge-Lok System to prevent conveyor end-drive and pulley damage. In harsh or frequently changing production environments, conveyors can be damaged b being moved from one application to another or dropped.
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
Light Curtain
April 29, 2004 6:27 am | Scientific Technologies, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MiniProtect MP2100 Protective Light Curtain provides reliable, cost effective Type 2 guarding on equipment where low risk factors have been assessed. The control circuitry is housed within the transmitter and receiver. No separate control box is required.
LISTED UNDER: Process-Control Equipment
Fine-Pitch Placement Machine
April 1, 2004 11:39 am | Panasonic Factory Automation Co. | Product Releases | CommentsThe MSF flexible fine-pitch placement machine places components up to 85 mm including 0201s, QFPs, CSPs, BGAs, CCGAs, non-grid arrays, through-hole, odd form devices, NextLev, and connectors—all at up to 0.095 sec/piece (38,000CPH).
LISTED UNDER: Automation Equipment
