Robotics World articles from November 2004

Robotics World archives from November 2004

Dynetic systems: new concepts in motion.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Dynetic Systems Inc Primary product/services: AC & DC Motors, Servo Motors & Motion Control Products Markets served: Robotic, Aerospace, Military, Semiconductor, Automation, Machine Tool, Packaging Company profile: A...

ATI Industrial Automation: ISO 9001 registered.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: ATI Industrial Automation Company profile: ATI Industrial Automation is the leading engineering-based world developer of robotic end-effectors, including Automatic Tool Changers, Multi-axis Force/Torque Sensing Systems,...

The changing automation customer.
November 1, 2004... The harder we try to understand change, the harder to understand it becomes. The locus of change today appears to be as much in the point of view, strategy and methodology as in technologies like robotics and motion control. The devices may...

StockerYale: simply brilliant ideas[TM].(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: StockerYale, Inc. Primary product/service: StockerYale, Inc., is a manufacturer of advanced illumination products that include structured light lasers, fiber optic and fluorescent lighting, and light emitting diodes (LEDs)....

Where no robot has gone before: just look what they're doing now.(Feature Story)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... If you dream it, they will built it. OK, it's not quite that simple, but robotics engineers continually jump hurdles to produce robots that solve customer problems. The technical accomplishments of the past decade position robots to...

Pro-Dex: Oregon Micro Systems[TM].(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Pro-Dex/Oregon Micro Systems Primary product/service: Multi-Axis Motion Controllers Markets served: Robotics, Semiconductor, Medical Automation, Research, Communications, Government, Aerospace, Factory Automation ...

Accidents: the people factor: people don't intentionally act in an unsafe manner, but they will attempt to perform their assigned jobs as they see necessary. They also will expect installed safeguarding to adequate. This is a very important consideration for those of us tasked with designing and installing equipment safety systems.(RIA Saftey Column)
November 1, 2004... Attendance was up at the recent National Robot Safety Conference and the line-up of speakers was strong. It was a great four days devoted to safety. I am now flying across the Pacific to Japan for our next series of International...

Sick.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: SICK Primary Product/Service: Industrial Sensors, Safety Systems, Automatic Identification Solutions Markets Served: Robotics, Automotive, Airline, Manufacturing, Packaging, Machine Tools, and Material Handling ...

Del-Tron Precision Inc.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Del-Tron Precision Inc. Company profile: Del-Tron Precision Inc. manufactures a wide range of linear bearing slides, stages and actuators for automated industrial equipment. Most of Del-Tron's catalog items are available off...

Rimrock Automation, Inc.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Rimrock Automation Industries served: Internal combustion & diesel engines, power transmissions, fabricated metals, appliances, recreational vehicles, building products & materials, construction equipment, farm & agricultural...

2005 RIA committee appointments announced.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... Seven industry leaders have been appointed by Robotic Industries Association (RIA) President Ake Lindqvist to serve as committee chairmen beginning Jan. 1. Lindqvist is Group Vice President, Robotic Products and Automation N.A. of ABB, Inc.,...

12th annual robotics industry forum proceedings now available.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... If you couldn't attend the 12th Annual Robotics Industry Forum, but still want to access all the outstanding and valuable ideas presented there, now you can own the proceedings. Whether you're a robot supplier, user, or researcher, the...

Include RIA in-house training in your 2005 budget.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... A timely reminder to incorporate RIA's comprehensive In-house Training into your 2005 budgeting plans, and to schedule a course now, while choice dates are still available. Training options include Risk Assessment, R15.06-1999 Robot Safety...

13th Annual AIA Business Conference agenda takes shape.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... The Automated Imaging Association (AIA) will conduct its 13th Annual Business Conference Feb. 2-4, 2005, at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort in Orlando, Fla. The members-only event, known as a place "Where Business Leaders Do Business,"...

RIA ... 30-year advocate for the robot industry.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... The year was 1974 and moviegoers were watching the big box office hits Chinatown, That's Entertainment, and the fiery thriller, the Towering Inferno. History buffs also watched, delighted in the 1974 discovery of the sunken Civil War warship...

AIA's the vision show and conference west set for May.(ria Update)
November 1, 2004... It is the ideal venue for suppliers and system integrators to meet with users and share information on new products and real-world solutions. The Vision Show West is to be held May 17-19, 2005 in San Jose, Calif.. The event, known as North...

The vision show west.(RIA Update)
November 1, 2004... The Vision Show West is accompanied by a top-notch technical conference. Industry experts give presentations designed specifically to provide practical, real-world solutions to attendees. Topics cover all key issues that current and potential...

Association events.(Calendar)
November 1, 2004... 13th Annual AIA Business Conference Feb. 2-4, 2005 Disney Yacht & Beach Club, Orlando The Vision Show and Conference West May 17-19, 2005 San Jose Convention Center San Jose, Calif. International Robots & Vision Show Sept. 27-29, 2005...

Advances in motor technology: thanks to the invention of Open Loop Stall Detect, step motor systems can be closed loop without requiring a costly feedback device and all the additional wiring associated with it.(Official Motion Control Publication of ISA)
November 1, 2004... When designing a machine's motion control system, the design engineer typically is faced with a choice between servo and step motors. Step motors are most often chosen when cost and simplicity are major factors. However, if closed loop...

Robohand inc. A DE-STA-CO Industries Company.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Robohand, A DE-STA-CO Industries Company Primary product/service: Manufacturer of grippers, linear slides rotary actuators and other modular components used to automate a variety of manufacturing tasks. Markets Served:...

Neugart.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: NEUGART USA Primary product/service: Planetary servo gearheads Company profile: Neugart is dedicated to excellence in quality gearing since 1928. Experience the honed advantage. Neugart offers the most reliable,...

Acushnet uses robot to handle golf balls: at the "fore-front" of automation.(Robotics Case Studies)
November 1, 2004... Robots and golf balls might seem an unusual pairing. However, the Acushnet Co. of Fairhaven, Mass., the leading producer of Titleist and Pinnacle golf balls and other golf-related items, uses robotic automation to pick fleshly painted golf...

IIS.(Profile)
November 1, 2004... Company name: Industrial Indexing Systems, Inc Primary product/service: Manufacturer Servo Motion Control Systems Markets served: Produces a wide range of motion control products & services; specializes in factory floor systems for...