Robotics World articles from April 2003

Robotics World archives from April 2003

Intuitive Surgical and Computer Motion are merging into one company that combines their strengths in operative surgical robotics, telesurgery and operating room integration. (Mergers/Acquisitions/Agreements).
April 1, 2003... Intuitive Surgical and Computer Motion are merging into one company that combines their strengths in operative surgical robotics, telesurgery and operating room integration. Under the terms of the definitive merger agreement, Computer Motion's...

Advion BioSciences Inc. and Thermo Electron Corp. have signed a nonexclusive agreement to co-market their products to life science researchers. (Mergers/Acquisitions/Agreements).
April 1, 2003... Advion BioSciences Inc. and Thermo Electron Corp. have signed a nonexclusive agreement to co-market their products to life science researchers. Under the agreement, Advion and Thermo Electron will jointly coordinate the sales, marketing and...

Automation Alliance has been formed between motion-control companies Animatics Corp. and Minarik Corp. (Mergers/Acquisitions/Agreements).
April 1, 2003... A $20 million dollar Automation Alliance has been formed between motion-control companies Animatics Corp. and Minarik Corp. Included in the agreement are marketing, distribution, manufacturing and product development using the patent and trade...

The Product Development and Manufacturing Center of Oakland University. (Mergers/Acquisitions/Agreements).
April 1, 2003... The Product Development and Manufacturing Center of Oakland University in Rochester, Mich., has committed to using Flow Software Technologies' Workspace robotic simulation and offline programming software in it's curriculum, as well as other...

D&A Associates is now a sales agency for Sterling. (Mergers/Acquisitions/Agreements).
April 1, 2003... D&A Associates is now a sales agency for Sterling's line of auxiliary equipment, including Stertech Robotics, to the New England region.

Columbia/Okura has expanded its customer-service program to include a facility designated specifically for testing, training and palletizing demonstrations. (Quick Takes).
April 1, 2003... Columbia/Okura has expanded its customer-service program to include a facility designated specifically for testing, training and palletizing demonstrations. The new facility includes a fully operational robot cell, providing customers with...

Perceptron Inc. (Quick Takes).
April 1, 2003... Perceptron Inc. has been selected as a winner in the 2003 Automotive News Premier Automotive Suppliers' Contributions to Excellence (PACE) Awards, co-sponsored by Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. Perceptron was awarded the honor for its AutoGauge FMS...

DVT Corp. (Quick Takes).
April 1, 2003... DVT Corp. has moved into new corporate headquarters in Duluth, Ga. The new facility has more than three times the floor space of the previous building and features an expanded Global Training Center and communications infrastructure to support...

Lytron Inc. has partnered with Dresdner Kuhlanllagenbau to open a new Lytron European Service Depot in Erfurt, Germany. (Quick Takes).
April 1, 2003... Lytron Inc. has partnered with Dresdner Kuhlanllagenbau to open a new Lytron European Service Depot in Erfurt, Germany. This depot will service Lytron's system products, including Kodiak recirculating chillers, large capacity chillers and...

Roberta Nelson Shea, safety business development manager for Honeywell Sensing and Control. (People).
April 1, 2003... Roberta Nelson Shea, safety business development manager for Honeywell Sensing and Control, has been elected to the Robotic Industries Association board of directors, the first woman to serve in this capacity. Nelson Shea was elected to the...

SKF Service Division. (People).
April 1, 2003... Donald Poland Jr. has been named president of the SKF Service Division, North America. He succeeds Denny Clark, who is retiring after more than 40 years in the bearing business. Poland will be based at the SKF Service Division Headquarters in...

Register online for Robots & Vision Show. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... The International Robots & Vision Show, scheduled for June 3-5, is North America's leading showcase of robotics and machine-vision technology. The show is held in Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., where some 200...

New CD-ROM coming soon. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... A new CD-ROM packed with information about robots in a variety of industry and application settings is now under development. It includes video, searchable case studies, cost justification, safety resources and more. Look for this exciting new...

Ask the Experts. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... If you are looking for answers to your robotics questions, or want to join a network of leading suppliers that are helping to solve customer problems, now is the time to participate in the Robotics Online "Ask the Experts" forum. Find out how...

Free subscriptions to electronic newsletter. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... The Robotics Online Electronic Newsletter provides you with the latest case studies, technical papers, in-depth articles, industry news and information about new products -- and delivers it directly to your computer twice each month. You can...

Robotics industry directory. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... Known as "the bible of the industry," this annual directory from the Robotic Industries Association contains complete details on nearly 200 companies that make robots and related products or supply services such as systems integration. You'll...

Machine Vision Online electronic newsletter. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... This free, twice-a-month newsletter is your link to the latest resources for real-world application studies, technical papers, in-depth feature articles, new products and news about machine-vision technology. Subscribe at Machine Vision Online...

Machine vision industry directory. (RIA Update).
April 1, 2003... Published by the Automated Imaging Association, this directory is an in-depth guide to more than 230 leading machine-vision suppliers and systems integrators, complete with company profiles. Plus, informative articles will help you understand...

Robotics industry professionals offer views on company Web sites.
April 1, 2003... Corporate Web sites have become integral parts of business plans for companies across virtually all industries and markets, including the robotics industry. Company Web sites offer everything from product and application information to online...

Component & Device suppliers. (2003-04 Internet Directory).
April 1, 2003... ABICOR Binzel Corp. 650 Research Dr., #110 Frederick, MD 21703 301-846-4196 Fax: 301-846-4497 Contact: Mary Westerhold www.binzel-abicor.com Web-site Features: Online Catalog or Product Page Online...

Industrial robot manufacturers & distributors. (2003-04 Internet Directory).
April 1, 2003... Adept Technology, Inc. 3011 Triad Dr. Livermore, CA 94550 925-245-3400 Fax: 925-960-0452 Contact: Val Cureton www.adept.com Web-site Features: E-Mail Technical Support Online Catalog or Product Page ...

Systems integrators. (2003-04 Internet Directory).
April 1, 2003... Alberta Robotic Ltd. 4232 - 147 St. NW Edmonton, AB T6H 5V1 780-434-1221 Fax: 780-434-1221 Contact: RD. (Doug) Miles, President www.albertarobotic.com Web-site Features: Company Information AMT...

Clean-room robot. (Products).
April 1, 2003... FANUC Robotics has introduced the LR Mate 200iB robot, the latest in a line of clean-room products the company has offered since 1984. The LR Mate 200iB has six degrees of freedom and a cleanliness rating of Class 10 per Federal Standard 209E...

Data acquisition system. (Products).
April 1, 2003... Analog & Digital Peripherals Inc. has introduced the DATAQ CF2, a data acquisition system specifically designed for Windows handhelds, tablets and laptops with Windows CE/Pocket PC/ Winx test panel software. The DATAQ CF2 consists of a 24-bit...

Waterjet-cutting robot. (Products).
April 1, 2003... One of Robotic Production Technology's newest products is the Accu-Cut WJ-44 robot, which comes equipped specifically for waterjet-cutting applications. This unit, the former M-16i robot, s arts a 14-percent-smaller wrist and 6-percent smaller...

Conveyor Holder System. (Products).
April 1, 2003... Conveyor Technologies recently patented its new Holder System for indexing conveyors. Replaceable Delrin Holders, in conjunction with a DC brushless drive, provide [+ or -].010 inch multiple axis positioning. The product is ideal for robotic...

Dispensing system. (Products).
April 1, 2003... The Pro-Meter VDK dispensing system from Nordson Corp. uses compact gear technology to deliver precise, consistent material application. The Pro- Meter VDK system is ideal for dispensing high-viscosity silicones, butyls, epoxies and hot-melt...

End-effector motors. (Products).
April 1, 2003... Danaher Motion's miniature motor company, Portescap, has introduced a 16mm diameter DC ironless-rotor motor, the 16G88 series. These tiny motors have performance equivalent to 22mm motors in many applications. As a result, equipment designers...

Thin-section bearings. (Products).
April 1, 2003... RBC Bearings offers a series of thin-section ball bearings, which are engineered for applications requiring less weight, less geometric space and higher stiffness than conventional bearings. As such, the ball bearings are ideal for the...

Robotic Rotary Joint. (Robotics World Showcase).
April 1, 2003... ATI Industrial Automation has just released a new product that allows unlimited rotation of end-of-arm tooling without tangling or twisting robot lines. By utilizing advanced slip-ring technology the Rotary Joint passes electrical and pneumatic...

LAPP USA. (Robotics World Showcase).
April 1, 2003... OLFLEX[R] AUTO -X, a flexible, oil and UV resistant multi-conductor cable is designed for continuous flexing applications. It can withstand temperatures of up to 90[degrees]C. AUTO-X has worldwide approvals including UL Type TC, CSA AWM, and...

EMI Plastics Equipment. (Robotics World Showcase).
April 1, 2003... EMI Plastics Equipment offers end-of-arm tooling quick change systems, in two sizes, that can handle tooling for molding machines from 50 to 3,000 pounds. The quick changers automatically connect air, vacuum and electrical signals, eliminating...

Schmalz Inc. (Robotics World Showcase).
April 1, 2003... NEW Spring Plungers type FSTI from Schmalz. Schmalz has developed a new series of short-stroke spring plungers "FSTI" with internal compensation springs for vacuum applications. The overall height and the weight of the plungers have been...

2003 calendar of events.
April 1, 2003... International Robots & Vision Show and Conference Co-located with Sensors Expo and the IFFI Fasteners Expo June 3-5 Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. 15th Annual National Robot Safety Conference Oct. 20-23 Cincinnati, Ohio ...