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The less-is-more approach to six-axis robot design Machine Design, May 2008
By Kenneth Korane
The less-is-more approach centers on designing cable-management systems for six-axis robots — including cables, hose, tubing, carrier, and connectors — in three separate segments. This differs from the current industry practice of using long, single-piece cables and hoses rigidly attached to the end-of-arm tooling.
Robots Move in New Direction Machine Design, October 2008
By Charles Bates
Today’s robot manufacturers have keyed in on meeting some specific manufacturing market needs and customer requirements with the introductions of several new automation products.
What’s Next for Robotics Robotics On Line, October 2008
By Brian Huse, Robotic Industries Association
In the future, factory robots will not only set on pedestals bolted to the floor, but move around on booms, cranes, slides and wheels. They will have two arms and do more vision guided assembly. They’ll even cut and prepare raw food, pack it and handle it at distribution centers.
High-Density Robotic Painting: Latest Trend Lowers Costs Robotics On-Line, November 2008
By Randy Schuetz and Mary Kay Morel, Motoman
One of the primary reasons paint spray booths are expensive to operate is the high energy cost of providing temperature-controlled supply air to replenish exhaust air. High-density robotic painting reduces the booth size and leads directly to operational cost savings.
Solutions for lean manufacturing: integrating robotic automation with business systems Robotics On-Line, November 2008
By Brette Christe, JR Automation Technologies
If lean manufacturing is a goal, it may be a good idea to investigate automation solutions that integrate with business systems. This method combines a business’s network and software with machinery and automation equipment. Three examples given.
Machine Vision Guides Van Assembly Assembly, October 2008
Sistemas Automatizacion Procesos in Barcelona, Spain, built an assembly and inspection cell to process structural subassemblies for a new van assembly line using a vision-guided robot with an In-Sight 5100 camera from Cognex attached to the end of its arm. The inspection camera determines the position of each inspection point and then transmits this information to the robot, which adjusts its movements accordingly.
Into the Light Vision Systems Design, October 2008
By Joyce Laird
Vision-guided robotic systems inspect and package solar cell wafers at Evergreen Solar.
Machine & Process Safety Engineering Guide Omron STI's 1500+ page Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding is now available. This two-volume set is the most comprehensive machine and process safety product and technical reference guide available in the industry today.
Booklet explains 10 fatal PR errors
- 07/23/08 Booklet describes the 10 most common and costly errors that companies make when preparing product news releases.
The Vision Show June 10-12, 2008 Boston, MA
North America’s leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components and solutions. This show will bring you up-to-date with the latest technologies from the top suppliers. Also offered are high-quality, yet affordable training sessions.
National Robot Safety Conference October 6-9, 2008 Indianapolis, IN
Conference, exhibit and training course (we presume). No info at web site.
2008 North American Robot Safety Conference March 25-28, 2008 Waterloo, Ontario
This four-day training event provides the opportunity to share in mitigation strategies presented by experts who have devoted their time and expertise to the implementation and continual improvement of safety systems in automated environments.
CoroWare to acquire LTC International
- 11/13/08 CoroWare, a systems and robotics technology integrator, will acquire LTC International, a business operations and telecommunications consulting firm.
PLCopen at Pack Expo 2008 Visit the PLCopen Organization booth and see how PLCopen member companies are committed to control software standards that improve your quality and productivity.
ABB Q3 net income up 26%
- 10/23/08 ABB reported increases in revenues, earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), net income and cash flow in the third quarter of 2008.
SmartTCP to automate welding at Kern Steel
- 09/17/08 The robotic welding solution combines hardware and software to automate robot programming and weld production of Kern’s high mix, low volume parts.
Lebedyansky installs Elettric 80 automation system Process & Control Today, June 2008
Lebedyansky, the largest natural juice producer in Eastern Europe, ordered Freeway, a complete end-of-line automation solution, for its production and storage facility in Lebedyan, Russia. Elettric 80 will supply ten single line Eagle palletising robots, two Laser Guided Vehicles (LGVs) with a four pallet capacity, and two stretch wrappers.
exiderdome -- A spectacular multimedia traveling expo Multiple Cities Through May 2009
Join Siemens in this exciting, hands-on environment where you will experience and learn more about vital, innovative technologies and strategies from around the world that will transform the way you do business.
Promat January 12 - 15, 2009 Chicago, IL
Show has 700 of the top material handling and logistics providers. The 300,000 square foot show floor will feature manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, assembly, logistics and IT solutions for the supply chain. An Educational Conference will offer industry expertise on the latest supply chain innovations.
ARC's Winning Strategies and Best Practices for Sustainable Manufacturing Forum Orlando, February 2-5, 2009
Sustainable manufacturing is a socially, environmentally, and resource-responsible approach to manufacturing. ARC's Forum defines sustainability in terms that are actionable for a manufacturing business. Learn the strategies, technologies, and practices to address your company’s challenges for sustainability.
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