Robotics World articles from March 1999

Robotics World archives from March 1999

Inviting Readers to Get Caught In Our Web.
March 1, 1999... As I completed my second issue of Robotics World I received some late-breaking figures from the Robotic Industries Association, the industry's trade group. After reviewing these figures, I was again encouraged that this is indeed an exciting...

People.
March 1, 1999... Genesis Systems Names Anderson, Swayne to Key Positions Genesis Systems Group announced that it appointed Jim Anderson to vice president of operations and Scott Swayne to director of human resources. Anderson joins Genesis with 18...

Learn High-Tech Marketing Strategies at New Conference.
March 1, 1999... Modern Marketing: Winning Strategies for the New Millenium is the first conference designed exclusively for marketing professionals at machine vision, robotics and related companies selling industrial automation products It will be held July...

ISLAR '98 Recognizes Pioneers in Laboratory Automation and Robotics.
March 1, 1999... The 16th International Symposium on Laboratory Automation and Robotics, held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel from Oct. 18-21, recognized six scientists for their roles in developing new applications and techniques, designing unique solutions to...

American Welding Society, MDA to Co-Host Charity Baseball Bash.
March 1, 1999... The American Welding Society Foundation and the Muscular Dystrophy Association have joined forces to offer St. Louis Cardinals fans a chance to see some great baseball and help a good cause. The opening weekend of baseball in St Louis will...

Motoman to Complete 70,000-Ft. Expansion at Ohio Facility.
March 1, 1999... In April, Motoman, Inc., will complete a 70,000-square-ft. expansion at its West Carrollton, Ohio, facility. The expansion increases manufacturing floor space and office space and adds new standard and custom demonstration areas, a new...

Lumitex Aquires Poly-Optical Products.
March 1, 1999... Lumitex, Inc., a provider of engineered lighting systems for electronics applications and the largest provider of fiber optic backlighting solutions in the electronics market, has acquired the assets of Poly-Optical Products, Inc., the second...

Material Handling Industry Debuts Redesigned Web Pages.
March 1, 1999... The Material Handling Industry(r) debuted redesigned Internet pages for its product sections and councils. Each of the 17 Material Handling Industry product sections and councils now features redesigned home pages with links to members,...

AIA Celebrates 15th Anniversary; Adds New Programs, Services.(Automated Imaging Association)
March 1, 1999... The Automated Imaging Association, the North American trade group dedicated to promoting the use of automated image capture and analysis technology, is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 1999. As the use of machine vision has risen...

Tecnomatix Acquires Unicam Software, Inc.
March 1, 1999... Tecnomatix Technologies Ltd. has acquired Unicam Software Inc., a privately held provider of production engineering software solutions to the printed circuit board (PCB) assembly market, for approximately $24 million. The company's...

Robotics Industry Tops $1 Billion in Orders, Shipments for 1998.
March 1, 1999... North American robotics companies recorded more than $1 billion in new orders and shipments in 1998 for the second consecutive year, according to new figures released by the Robotic Industries Association, the industry's trade group. A...

Adept SILMA's CimStation Inspection Introduced into Ford Manufacturing.
March 1, 1999... SILMA, a division of Adept Technology, Inc., announced the completion of the first phase of CimStation Inspection implementation into Ford Motor Co.'s worldwide manufacturing facilities. Initial orders have been successfully implemented in...

Systems Technical Sales Corp.
March 1, 1999... Systems Technical Sales Corp. announced that it has become a member of the SATO worldwide group of companies. Founded in 1984, STS is an integrator of automated data collection solutions throughout the Pacific Northwest. SATO America, a...

Machine Vision Streamlines Robotic Handling of Engine Parts.
March 1, 1999... Evan Lubofsky is senior public relations specialist for Cognex Corporation. Ganton Technologies, a manufacturer of die cast engine parts for the Big Three automobile manufacturers located in Sturtevant, Wisc., recently installed a machine...

TRANSMISSION MANUFACTURER USES AUTOMATION TO AID ASSEMBLY AND SAFEGUARD EMPLOYEES.
March 1, 1999... For 50 years, a Chevrolet automotive plant was located in Muncie, Ind. From 1984 to 1989 the factory served under two different General Motors' divisions to produce various vehicle parts during restructuring at the Big Three automaker. In I...

Compact Light curtains and Grids To Help Enhance Safety.
March 1, 1999... Heinz Schreyer is market manager for Leuze lumiflex GmbH, Munich. He is also a consultant on European standards and safety regulations, especially in the field of safeguarding of machinery and equipment. The European Machine Directive...

Transforming Your Operation into A World-Class Production Facility.
March 1, 1999... Time is money--particularly in the electronics industry, where every second counts. Today's electronics industry is facing increased pressure from a more demanding and fast-paced world market. In order to keep one step ahead, OEMs must...

Can an "Experienced" Robot Meet Today's Requirements?
March 1, 1999... With the end of the millennium closing in on us and everyone worrying about the Y2K problems, an "experienced" robot can still get your company the biggest bang for your buck. Companies around the world purchase experienced equipment with...

It's 1999. Where Is Your Y2K Audit?
March 1, 1999... Like every other business in the free world, Adept Technology has been responding to its share of frantic Y2K inquiries. For those of you just returning from extended stays in remotes jungles or deserts, Y2K (Year 2000 a k a the Millennium...

Anti-Backlash Nut Assemblies.
March 1, 1999... Ball Screws and Actuators (BSA) Inc. announced the availability of its patented plastic anti-backlash nut assemblies, which target high precision markets with an extremely low-cost solution to the traditional, expensive ballscrew assembly....

Noncontact Sensors.
March 1, 1999... Hyde Park Electronics, Inc.'s basic, 30-mm diameter SUPERPROX(r) ultrasonic, noncontact sensor series incorporates unique software to provide a broad array of highly configurable noncontact sensors where simple on/off control of the outputs is...

Robotic Welding Workcell.
March 1, 1999... Genesis Systems' Versa-System 1 is a compact turntable robotic welding and cutting workcell. The workcell is designed to handle high volume medium-size parts. The unitized base and compact design allows the cell to be easily transported...

Precision Components.
March 1, 1999... Danfoss offers liturature featuring its new VLT (r) micro-adjustable frequency drives. Icluded are benefits, features specifications and ordering information. Danfoss created the VLT(r) name when it introduced the world's first mass-produced...

Controllers.
March 1, 1999... Galil Motion Control Inc. announced the availability of its new family of DMC1 8X2 high-performance controllers. The DMC18X2 Series is available in 1 through 4 axes and are targeted for applications demanding precise control, yet are...

Literature.
March 1, 1999... Literature describing the highly flexible jumbo packer Model IBC-3000 from Taylor Products, Inc., is currently available from the company. Drawings, photographs and dimensional drawings are designed to help users evaluate the many possible...

Position Sensors.
March 1, 1999... Baumer Electric has introduced a new range of ultrasonic industrial position sensors with analog output and teach mode. The sensors offer simple, one-button programming and require no special tools for setup. The ultrasonic sensors' teach...

Epoxy Encapsulant.
March 1, 1999... STYCAST(R) 2850 FT epoxy encapsulant from Emerson & Cuming Specialty Polymers protects embedded electrical or electronic components from thermal shock and other forms of stress. The product's superior thermal conductivity allows heat to...

Aluminum Extrusions.
March 1, 1999... 80/20 Inc. offers both fractional and metric T-slotted aluminum extrusions. 80/20's metric line of 25 mm series and 40 mm series use basically the same joining hardware and accessories that the 80/20 fractional line offers. T-slotted extrusions...

Machine Vision System.
March 1, 1999... The new CV-301 Series Machine Vision System from Keyence provides RGB color detection. The CV-301 opens up a range of new applications in the packaging, electronics, automotive and other industries where assembly and online inspection...

I/O Modules.
March 1, 1999... Dataforth Corp. introduces its DSC800 series of software configurable, multi-function I/O modules. Each module contains an advanced technology micro controller with integrated downloadable flash memory and EEPROM for nonvolatile program,...

Interlock Switch.
March 1, 1999... Scientific Technologies Inc. has introduced Rotacam, anew CE-rated and BC-certified heavy-duty hinge-operated Safety lnterlock Switch designed for long life, even with excessive use. With die-case alloy housing and a stainless steel actuator...

Digital Servo Amplifier.
March 1, 1999... SERVOSTAR(R) S-Series is a compact, digital servo amplifier that drives Kollmorgen's various motor types-rotary, linear and direct drive. The amplifier simplifies installation and setup in single or multi-axis motion control systems. It is well...

Motion Control Product Catalog.
March 1, 1999... Galil Motion Control announced the availability of its new 96-page, 1999 "Motion Control Product Catalog" which provides details on three controller lines: the Optima, Econo and Legacy Series. The catalog includes detailed specifications for...

Single Board Machine Vision System.
March 1, 1999... Vision Components introduced single-board (120 x 70 x 18 mm) versions of its VC13 and VC11 models. The VC13 offers a resolution of 500 x 582 pixels and the VC11 offers a resolution of 752 x 582 pixels. The boards, which run on 12 volts DC,...

Flat-Panel LCD Display.
March 1, 1999... Dimension Technologies Ins.'s 2018XL, features an 18.1-inch TFT LCD screen that provides the same viewing size as a conventional 21-inch CRT but does it in a footprint fraction of the size of a CRT. The display allows both single- and...

Pressure Switch Catalog.
March 1, 1999... Norgren Herion offers a 32-page catalog describing its pressure switches. The catalog details a range of switches for pneumatic, hydraulic and process-control applications and includes both electromechanical and new digital solid-state models...

Cable Brochure.
March 1, 1999... Elocab(R) introduces a new brochure on tailor-made cables for 1999. The eight-page document, "Perfection Pays:' is targeted at industries and companies wherein cables are needed to perform unique jobs. Each elocab cable is designed and...

Controller Package.
March 1, 1999... Balluff, Inc. and Delta Computer Systems have teamed up to offer a closed-loop control upgrade package designed to bring high precision to older hydraulic machinery. The closed-loop control package marries Delta's new RMC100 family of remote...

OEM Keyboard Kits.
March 1, 1999... Daisy Data has made available its line of keyboards, available in kits for the OEM market The keyboards are for either NEMA 4X environments or in FM-approved intrinsically safe models for hazardous areas. Both options are available across the...

Welding Power Sources.
March 1, 1999... Miller Electric's new generation of Thunderbolt(r) XL Stick welding power sources offers precise amperage control and an easy-to-use AC/DC selector switch. The Thunderbolt is available in a variety of configurations for AC or A/DC weld output,...