Robotics World articles from April 2005

Robotics World archives from April 2005

SCARA robots: still speedy and dependable.(Cover Story)
April 1, 2005... It was invented in Japan more than 40 years ago and it's still considered the indispensable workhorse of production automation: The Selective Compliance Assembly Robot Arm, better known as SCARA. With speed, cost effectiveness, dependability...

Keeping U.S. manufacturing jobs using robotic automation.
April 1, 2005... Editor's Note: This compelling information originally was presented by John Burg at the 12th annual RIA forum in Orlando in November. Robotics World magazine felt it was important to share with our readers. Our thanks to Automated Concepts,...

International robots & vision show to focus on new and hot issues: show to include emerging robotics Pavilion.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... For the first time ever, the 2005 International Robots & Vision Show is collocated with the Assembly Technology Expo. Show attendees will be provided access to both exhibit areas. The Robots & Vision Show, dedicated to strengthening industry,...

Presentation opportunities at the International Robots & Vision Show and Conference.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... RIA is seeking practical, solutions-oriented presentations for the International Robots & Vision Show & Conference, Sept. 26-29, 2005, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago) Illinois. Submit your abstract online by...

Ten years in the making: robotic abrasive systems to grind it out at 3M.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... The Robotic Grinding, Deburring and Finishing Workshop makes a return engagement to St. Paul, Minn., with special hands-on demonstrations at the 3M campuses, June 15 and 16. Attend classroom sessions on day one to learn how technology and...

Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Awards nomination deadline draws near.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... RIA is accepting nominations for the 2005 Engelberger Robotics Awards that will be presented at this fall's 36th International Symposium in Tokyo. Named after Joseph F. Engelberger, the founding force behind industrial robotics, the award is...

RIA's unique in-house safety training offered with special incentives.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... RIA is offering its remaining spring and summer dates for in-house training with special "Spring Safety Alert" incentives of $200 daily savings, plus RIA members get the RIA video, "Industrial Robot Safety Training," free... a $125 value....

RIA ... a 30 year record of strengthening the North American robotics industry.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... In 1974, the music recording industry presented its Grammy Awards to Roberta Flack for Record of the Year, "Killing Me Softly With His Song," and Stevie Wonder for Innnervisions (Album of the Year). Another key development that year was the...

The Vision West Show and Conference coming May 2005.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... The Vision Show West is North America's leading showcase of machine vision components, systems and solutions. Held May 17-19, 2005 at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California, the show is the premier venue for discovering new...

Are robots increasingly using Machine Vision guidance?(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... For the first time ever, the annual AIA Machine Vision Market Study contains the results of a robotic vision survey including forecasts and analysis of sales by region, technology and industry sector. Order your copy of Machine Vision Market:...

Kellett's Corner launched on Machine Vision Online.(ria UPDATE)
April 1, 2005... Check out "Kellett's Corner," a forum for Machine Vision Market Analysis on Machine Vision Online (www.machinevisiononline.org). Kellett's Corner will feature articles on market issues, trends and outlooks; insights from key industry leaders;...

Association events.(Calendar)
April 1, 2005... The Vision Show & Conference West May 17-19, 2005 San Jose Convention Center San Jose, CA Robotic Grinding, Deburring & Finishing Workshop June 15-16, 2005 Four Points Sheraton/3M CAM Center St. Paul, MN ...

Flexible automation delivers more for less: tier one auto tooling builders find that simulation and digital manufacturing pay big dividends, quickly, as profit margins are squeezed further.(Robotics: Case Studies)
April 1, 2005... Just about any discussion of the tier one automotive tooling business quickly zeroes in on speed, flexibility and holding down costs. At most tooling companies, discussions soon come around to ways simulation may help achieve those objectives...

Hiring the wrong person costs you three times their annual salary.(Hiring Breakthrough)(Advertisement)
April 1, 2005... Some people go to great lengths to ensure they hire the right person. For instance, when Bob, the owner of a San Diego-based company, narrows his search down to two or three candidates, he invites each one to dinner. The candidate is unaware...

Motion control tuning basics.(MOTION control[TM])
April 1, 2005... The benefits of replacing open-loop motion controls with closed-loop controls for your machine's motion are many: greater machine productivity, less waste and lower machine maintenance costs, to name a few. Machine builders and integrators...

I & J Fisnar Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... I & J Fisnar Inc. announces the RT404-FLEX II Rotary Dispensing Table, a convenient way to dispense materials in a circular pattern. The rotary table provides two rotating platforms for simultaneous dispensing onto two items. The fully flexible...

Delta Computer Systems, Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Delta Computer Systems, Inc. has added PROFIBUS-DP communications to its NEW RMC70 Series Motion controllers designed for one- and two-axis applications. The initial releases, RMC75P-MA1 and RMC75P-MA2, complement Delta's RMC100 PROFIBUS...

Sanyo DC Micro Motor Division.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Sanyo DC Micro Motor Division introduces the 4mm mid-mount reflow motor, part of its fourth generation SMT micro vibration motors. Sanyo has been employing reflowable technology since 1998 and has since produced well over 100 million reflow...

Migatron's.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Migatron's new series of RPS-409A Ultrasonic Sensors offers can cover ranges from 4 inches up to 18 feet, depending on the model. This unit needs no set-up adjustments or calibration. The unit has a linear output of volts per inch. The RPS-409A...

Two Technologies Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Two Technologies, Inc., an ISA9001 registered company, a manufacturer of customizable, rugged hand-held terminal and computer products, announces that its Jettce and Jett-RFID line of hand-held computers is now available tested to an IP65...

Trust Automation, Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Trust Automation, Inc. announces the TA320 linear three-phase servo amplifier which allows motion system designers to integrate the latest developments in sinusoidal motor control and its benefits of zero cogging, no torque ripple and smooth...

Source Engineering Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Source Engineering, Inc. says a high-quality, low-cost driver for two-phase bipolar steppers is the answer to the OEM's question: "Build or buy?" The compact driver is capable of microstepping and measures just 2.95 inches by 4.96 inches by...

Turck Inc.(new products)
April 1, 2005... TURCK Inc. introduces "Kubler by Turck" a new two-inch incremental shaft and hollow shaft encoder specifically designed for demanding industrial applications where space is at a premium. The Kubler by Turck T8.5000 and T8.5020 encoders have an...

New CEO at Comau Pico.(industry news)
April 1, 2005... John Newman has been appointed as the new president and CEO at Comau Pico. Newman has held various positions of increasing responsibility within the engineering, program management and operations areas in important engineering and industrial...

Major contract for Mitsubishi Electric.(industry news)
April 1, 2005... Mitsubishi Electric is going to supply the automation systems for two new engine factories of the Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance (GEMA) in Dundee, Mich. The order encompasses components for plant automation and machine controls, the...

Thermadyne expands China presence.(industry news)
April 1, 2005... Thermadyne Holdings Corp. is aggressively expanding its global presences with completion of two major China-based moves. Thermadyne has established a new wholly owned company in China called Ningbo Thermadyne Cutting and Welding Equipment...

Save time with 3d motor downloads.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Dynetic Systems and Solid Works 3D CAD modeling software have developed a web page, offering configurable, downloadable 3D models of fractional horsepower DC Brushed and Brushless motors. Downloads are available in almost any format from CAD to...

Robotic Rotary Joint.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... 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...

ABIROB[R] from ABICOR Binzel USA.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Flexible, 360 and 500 Amp ABIROB modular designed torches allow the user to quickly change the swanneck or cable assembly while maintaining tool center point (TCP). The keyed torch mounting-arm duplicates TCP with complete torch change. ABIROB...

Adaptable linear actuators.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Deltron linear actuators are among the smallest lead-screw driven actuators available. Complete with beamed coupling and motor mount they provide precise reciprocating low friction motion for many types of automated industrial equipment....

Robot Files CD: case studies, cost justification and safety sections, and more.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Robot Files CD-ROM includes nearly 100 case studies about robot system installations and a search interface allowing selection by industry, application and key word. Contains a Web-enabled guide to systems integrators, and extensive information...

JR3 force-torque sensors & receiver/processors.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... JR3 produces a wide range of six axis force-torque sensors for use with robots and industrial automation. DSP based Receiver/Processor boards are available for PCI bus, cPCI bus as well as the ISA bus and VMEbus versions. Analog output sensors...

Motion controllers support fast design/optimization.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Delta's motion control product family has a modular architecture that is readily configured for different interfaces and capabilities. The RMC100 and RMC70 series controllers are supported by powerful Windows-based development software that...

Adept Technology, Inc. unveiled Adept iSight, the first member of a new product family integrating PC-based vision with Adept's robotic and motion control products.(Robotics World Showcase)
April 1, 2005... Adept Technology, Inc. unveiled Adept iSight, the first member of a new product family integrating PC-based vision with Adept's robotic and motion control products. Adept iSight is designed to work seamlessly with the Adept Cobra i-series SCARA...

Banner Engineering Corp.(new products)
April 1, 2005... Banner Engineering Corp. introduces the new PresencePlus P4 GEO 1.3 vision sensor which makes highly detailed automated inspections possible, at about half the cost of comparable vision sensors. The P4 GEO 1.3 uses a 1.3 megapixel imager to...