Robotics World articles from January 2005

Robotics World archives from January 2005

Automated Assemblies Corp.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... Automated Assemblies Corp. of Clinton, Mass., has announced an alliance with Demag Plastics Group Corp. of Strongsville, Ohio. AAC offers robots and beside-the-press automated workcell solutions to processors and Demag is the largest...

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... Pilz Automation Safety L.P. has named Roberta Nelson Shea as general manager. Thomas Pilz, who formerly held the position, is assuming new executive and management duties at Pilz world headquarters in Ostfildern, Germany. Nelson Shea spent more...

STAUBLI has purchased the robotics activity of BOSCH-REXROTH AG in Germany.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... STAUBLI has purchased the robotics activity of BOSCH-REXROTH AG in Germany with the intention of widening its SCARA robot offerings.

KUKA Robotics Corp.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... KUKA Robotics Corp. announced the appointment of Joseph Campbell as director of strategic alliances for North America. Campbell has more than 24 years of automation experience and moved to KUKA from Adept Technology. In other KUKA news,...

Nvision.(Industry News)
January 1, 2005... NVision, a supplier of laser scanners used for reverse engineering and quality control, has announced the appointment of Giles Gaskell as director of business development. In this new position, Gaskell will be responsible for expanding the...

Machine shop on the web robots next?
January 1, 2005... We had the good fortune to meet and talk to Jim Lewis, president of eMachineShop, recently, eMachineShop is a subsidiary of Micro Logic in New Jersey. The conversation was an 'e' opener and an eye opener. Lewis has put together a thriving...

Robots: flexible automation for a strong economy.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... Editor's note: The following is an excerpt of a position paper which may be found in its entirety at roboticsonline.com, the Web site of the Robotics Industry Association. Just how should American manufacturers react to the cheap foreign...

Noxzema/Olay reduces costs by using robotics: Cosmetic jars and bundles of lids are automatically palletized and stretch wrapped, saving time and labor. The ROI was realized within 18 months.(Robotics Case Studies)
January 1, 2005... Stretch-wrapped pallet loads of Noxzema and Olay skin care jars and lids have just come off the palletizing line at Wheaton Pharmaceuticals. This end-of-line solution was designed and custom built for Wheaton by Schneider Packaging Equipment...

Analog or digital? Ultimately, the choice between analog or digital devices will depend on the intent of the design and the economics of a given design application.(Motion control)
January 1, 2005... By Dynetic Systems Analog or digital? With all the choices available for the designers of robotic equipment, it may be difficult to decide on the best solution for an application. In the world of DC motor drives, analog electronics...

2005 Robots & Vision User Recognition Award nominations sought.(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and the Automated Imaging Association (AIA) will honor an outstanding user company during the 2005 International Robots &Vision Show in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill., Sept. 27-29, 2005. RIA and AIA are...

North American Robot Safety Conference alert.(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... Some 200 participants are expected at the 2005 North American Robot Safety Conference, March 21-23, 2005, ill Toronto, cosponsored by RIA and the Canadian Standards Association. Free tabletops are offered to qualified RIA members (a $750...

Blockbuster Robots & Vision Show focuses on Strengthening Industry.(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... Excellent exhibit space is still available or the 2005 International Robots & Vision Show. This year's event, with a special focus on "Strengthening Industry," will be held at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill., Sept....

RIA ... carrying the torch for 30 years.(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... The hottest looks of 1974 included pointy, wide lapels on shirts, bell-bottom pants, and platform shoes. The popular fabric was polyester, and tie-dyed, flowery prints were in, too. Other "hot properties" born in 1974 included the Triple...

RIA announces 2005 Robotics Online Editorial Calendar; submissions welcome.(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... You may be able to get your robotics news published for free. RIA is looking for feature articles for the topics just announced in the 2005 Robotics Online Editorial Calendar. Articles are included in each issue of the biweekly Robotics Online...

FREE Vision Show West ticket registration now available!(RIA Update)
January 1, 2005... You can now register online for your free show ticket to TheVision Show West, to be held May 17-19, 2005, at the San Jose Convention Center in San lose, Calif. To register online, go to www.machinevisiononline.org and click on The Vision Show....

Association events.(RIA Update)(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... 2005 North American Robot Safety Conference March 21-23, 2005 Holiday Inn Select--Toronto International Airport Etobicoke (Toronto), ON Canada The Vision Show and Conference West May 17-19, 2005 San Jose Convention...

Robot safety on a global stage.(RIA Safety Column)
January 1, 2005... New robot and automation safety standards have been developed in Canada and around the world as industrialized nations embrace new manufacturing technology. Robotic Industries Association (RIA) and its members stay focused on robot safety...

Banner Engineering Corp.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Banner Engineering Corp. announces PresencePLUS P4 EDGE vision sensors for high-speed inspection and error-proofing applications. Able to accurately sense and evaluate more than 10,000 objects per minute, the PF EDGE can validate the height and...

Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Weld Immune 20/20 Series Inductive Proximity Sensors.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Pepperl+Fuchs introduces the Weld Immune 20/20 Series Inductive Proximity Sensors. Featuring a 20mm sensing range to detect either aluminum or steel, these IP67 sensors feature a Teflon-coated brass housing with a Teflon-coated Ryton sensing...

LMI Technologies is offering a new laser twin sensor with a long range measurement and long stand-off distance, combined with one of the fastest frequency rates in the industry.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... LMI Technologies is offering a new laser twin sensor with a long range measurement and long stand-off distance, combined with one of the fastest frequency rates in the industry. The Long Range Laser Twin Sensor (LTS) tracks object displacements...

Migatron Corp.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Migatron Corp. announces the "intrinsically safe" feature on its RPS-409A-IS ultrasonic sensor series. This sensor can detect presence, proximity, level control, volume and distance measuring in explosive and hazardous locations. It can cover...

Ifm efector inc. introduces OG 90 photoelectric sensors with right angle lenses for applications with limited mounting space.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Ifm efector inc. introduces OG 90 photoelectric sensors with right angle lenses for applications with limited mounting space. The OG 90 features an 18 mm stainless steel housing offering low-profile mounting that can be installed in as little...

Turck.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Turck announces the R10 rod style version of the EZ-track line of programmable, non-contact linear displacement transducers (LDTs). With an environmental rating of IP 67, a continuous pressure rating of 5000 psi and a shock rating of 2000 G,...

Cognex Corp.(Component spotlight: sensors)
January 1, 2005... Cognex Corp. recently introduced Checker 101, a simple to use and inexpensive sensor that can visually detect the presence of items during the manufacturing process. "Unlike multi-purpose vision systems that can be programmed to perform a...