Robotics World articles from May 2002

Robotics World archives from May 2002

Annual Internet Directory expanded. (From the Editor).
May 1, 2002... Welcome to Robotics World's Second Annual Internet Directory issue, which features more listings and updated information. Robot and component manufacturers and systems integrators continually update their Web sites, adding new capabilities,...

Invicta Corp. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... Invicta Corp. has completed its new 24,000-square-foot manufacturing, distribution and headquarters facility in Boca Raton, Fla. The new production line features robotic technology and equipment that will allow the company to significantly...

Pinpoint Laser Systems. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... Pinpoint Laser Systems has received its first patent for the Laser Microgage alignment system.

ABB Robotics North America has selected Cognex Corp. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... ABB Robotics North America has selected Cognex Corp.'s In-Sight vision sensors to guide their high-speed, pick-and-place FlexPicker robots. ABB's Consumer Industries Group in Westminster, Colo., will integrate In-Sight vision sensors into the...

Katsina Optics. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... Katsina Optics, founded in May 2000 in Silicon Valley, has entered the fiber-optic automation and test market with the launch of its initial product lines: the modular KCT-2100 Passive Component Test System, which features an automated bare...

Sysmex Corp. recently recognized Christiana Care Health System. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... Sysmex Corp. recently recognized Christiana Care Health System as the 1,000th clinical laboratory in the world to install Sysmex robotic systemization clinical blood analyzers.

Fairchild Semiconductor International. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... Fairchild Semiconductor International has opened a new warehouse in Hwaseong City, South Korea, which is equipped with an Auto Storage Retrieval System. At full production the facility is capable of handling 150,000 shipments each quarter....

NEC Corp., Toshiba Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. plan to set up a joint company in June to develop core technology for next-generation semiconductors. (Quick Takes).
May 1, 2002... NEC Corp., Toshiba Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. plan to set up a joint company in June to develop core technology for next-generation semiconductors, according to the Asahi Shimbun. A research laboratory...

Peter Frasso has joined Brooks Automation Inc. (People).
May 1, 2002... Peter Frasso has joined Brooks Automation Inc. as vice president of business integration, and Kay Kendall has joined the company as vice president of corporate quality. Both are newly created positions.

Vinnie Carpentieri has been named regional sales manager for Cumberland. (People).
May 1, 2002... Vinnie Carpentieri has been named regional sales manager for Cumberland. His territory will include parts of the Eastern United States, the Southern coastal states and from Northern California into Canada.

John Rodenrys has joined ForHealth Technologies Inc. (People).
May 1, 2002... John Rodenrys has joined ForHealth Technologies Inc., manufacturer of robotic syringe-based dosage preparation equipment, as chief operating officer.

Axsys Technologies Inc. and Loctite Corp. have announced a joint development program to develop next-generation optical attach methods for photonic devices such as AWGs, planar light circuits, collimators and modulators. (Agreements and Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... Axsys Technologies Inc. and Loctite Corp. have announced a joint development program to develop next-generation optical attach methods for photonic devices such as AWGs, planar light circuits, collimators and modulators. The goal to study...

Carat robotic innovation GmbH. (Agreements and Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... Carat robotic innovation GmbH, a manufacturer of turnkey robotic systems and developer of industrial software solutions, has signed an agreement with PTC, the Product Development Company, to offer interoperability solutions built on PTC's...

Kaman Corp. has acquired a majority ownership interest in Delamac de Mexico SA de CV. (Agreements and Acquisitions).
May 1, 2002... Kaman Corp. has acquired a majority ownership interest in Delamac de Mexico SA de CV, a Mexican distributor of industrial products headquartered in Mexico City. Terms were not disclosed. Delamac operates facilities in Mexico City and Queratero...

ABICOR Binzel Corp. (Market Update).
May 1, 2002... 650 Research Drive, Suite 110, Frederick, MD 21703 www.binzel-abicor.com email: postmaster@abicorusa.com The ABICOR Binzel complex in Frederick, Md., features complete MIG, TIG and Robotic welding gun manufacturing, assembly and...

EPSON Robots. (Market Update).
May 1, 2002... Contact: John Clark 18300 Central Avenue, Carson, CA 90746 Phone: 866-Robots1 (USA Toll Free) 562-290-5910 (Outside USA) Email: info@robots.epson.com Web: www.robots.epson.com EPSON reduces the time and money needed...

SICK, Inc. (Market Update).
May 1, 2002... 6900 West 110th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55438 Phone: 952.941.6780 Toll Free Phone: 800.325.SICK (7425) Fax: 952.941.9287 info@sick.com www.sickusa.com SICK, Inc. has been the pioneer in industrial sensors and controls...

ATI Industrial Automation. (Market Update).
May 1, 2002... Contact: Catherine Morris 1031 Goodworth Dr., Apex, NC 27502 Phone: 919-772-8259 Fax: 919-772-8259 E-mail: catherine@ati-ia.com Website: www.ati-ia.com * Robotic Tool Changers * Robotic Deburring Tools *...

Staubli Unimation. (Market Update).
May 1, 2002... Contact: Anna Defenbaugh P.O. Box 189, 201 Pkwy. W., Hillside Pk., Duncan, SC 29334 Phone: 864-486-5431 Fax: 864-486-5497 E-mail: robot.usa@staubli.com Website: www.staublirobotics.com Staubli Unimation RX Series...

RIA accepting Engelberger Robotics Awards nominations. (RIA Update).
May 1, 2002... RIA is accepting nominations for the prestigious Joseph F. Engelberger Robotics Award until Aug. 1. More than 80 industry leaders have won this prestigious award since 1977. Here's what a few had to say: "Winning the Engelberger Leadership...

Speakers sought for International Robots & Vision Conference. (RIA Update).
May 1, 2002... The RIA is seeking speakers for the next International Robots & Vision Conference, set for June 3-5, 2003, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Ill. Among the topics to be covered at the event are: Fundamentals...

User questions get answered at robotics online. (RIA Update).
May 1, 2002... Users of robotics technology are finding answers to their questions on Ask the Experts, a part of Robotics Online (www.roboticsonline.com). Solve your manufacturing or technology problem today; go online and "Ask the Experts!" These people...

Material-handling robots a competitive alternative in a slow economy.
May 1, 2002... The term "material handling" covers a lot of ground in the world of robotics: tiny workpieces that people can't handle very well, if at all; large, heavy parts like engine blocks and wheels; bulky items like bags and boxes; delicate and...

Robotics industry insiders speak out on open architecture.
May 1, 2002... What is open architecture, how does it relate to the robotics industry and what are the benefits? In this forum, seven robotics industry professionals offer their thoughts on open architecture in their industry, one that has been dominated by...

2002 Robotics World Internet Directory. (Component & Device Suppliers).
May 1, 2002... Applied Robotics, Inc. 648 Saratoga Rd Glenville, NY 12302 518-384-1000 Fax: 518-384-1200 Contact: Jim Fitzgerald www.arobotics.com Website Features: E-Mail Technical Support Online Catalog or Product...

Conveyor Holder System. (Products).
May 1, 2002... The new FlexLoc Convertible Holder System for indexing conveyors, developed by Conveyor Technologies Ltd., gives engineers more design freedom and performance capability for robotic part handling, automated assembly, vision inspection and...

Packaging systems. (Products).
May 1, 2002... SIG Pack Systems is introducing a new packaging system that features feeding from store, primary packaging and secondary packaging using robots. The system is suitable for food and non-food piece goods that are packed individually or in groups....

Positioners. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Motoman's new family of headstock positioners features load capacities of 75 kg (165 lbs.), 450 kg (992. lbs.), 1,500 kg (3,308 lbs.) and 3,000 kg (6,615 lbs.); are controlled by the XRC 2001 robot controller; and are capable of coordinated...

Vision development. (Products).
May 1, 2002... Cognex Corp. has introduced VisionPro, an ActiveX-based software development environment that speeds the development of advanced vision applications. Ideal for systems integrators, OEMs and advanced manufacturing engineers who need to minimize...

Linear Motion Slide. (Products).
May 1, 2002... The Linear Motion and Assembly Technologies division of Bosch Rexroth Corp. has introduced a new product in its family of linear motion systems: the STAR Linear Motion Slide with Toothed Belt Drive. The new slide features a steel-rein-forced,...