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Find Industrial Robots, Robot Controllers, and Robotics offered by various manufacturers for automated manufacturing, factory automation, pick and place, assembly and packaging applications.

		FIPA announces GR04.080 miniature gripper - 05/09/12 GR04.080 is designed for applications in the plastics and automobile industries and generally for handling small, delicate components.

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		ST Robotics Introduces R12-Six Articulated Robot Arm - 04/04/12 R12-six has an effective reach of 500mm. Applications include testing, sample handling and machine feeding.

		SAS Automation introduces Heated Cutter - 03/06/12 Heated nippers are ideal for cutting difficult, brittle material, such as polycarbonate or glass filled nylon.

		RMT Robotics makes ADAM Mobile Robots vocal - 03/04/12 With its ADAM RAP vehicle in motion jukebox, mobile robots can say "Get out of the way!"

		SAS announces GSZ Sprue Plier Arm for injection molding - 02/01/12 its spring loaded arm enables GRZ to absorb the ejector stroke of a mold. Spring loading allows individual sprues and runners to be secured prior to ejection.

		ABB introduces Cleanroom version of the IRB 120 6-axis robot - 01/29/12 The robot will provide small footprint performance and lower production costs to industries requiring minimal environmental pollutants.

		Precise Automation introduces PreciseFlex Sample Handler 4-axis robot - 01/24/12 Typical applications include handling, loading and managing plates, test tubes and microscope slides.

		Toshiba announces THL SCARA robots - 01/17/12 THL Series is configured with a lightweight die cast aluminum arm, as well as less complex, easy-to-maintain gearboxes and motors.

		EPSON Robots updates RC+ software - 01/12/12 Version 5.4 provides simulation and offline programming features that enable customers to create, design and run SPEL+ programs at their desks.

		FIPA introduces lightweight suction fingers and angle arms - 12/02/11 Structurally optimized lightweight, modular, adjustable angle arms and suction fingers weigh 22-50% less than their predecessors.

		Esys Automation announces AutoMask paint system - 10/05/11 AutoMask rotary masking tool for robotic coating applications reliably delivers a perfect spray line without on-vehicle masking.

		Motoman releases MH80 robot - 10/04/11 The MH80 features an 80 kg (176.4 lb) payload, 2,061 mm (81.1”) horizontal reach, 3,578 mm (140.9”) vertical reach and ±0.07 mm (0.003”) repeatability.

		rChordata releases PowerBotix robot Power Supply - 08/31/11 PowerBotix power supply systems allow robot batteries to be hot swappable, so a robot could change its own batteries.

		FIPA expands parallel Grippers - 08/24/11 Unnamed parallel gripper models have a dual-action cylinder which applies the full force to the jaws in both positions.

		Motoman announces MyMotoman remote monitoring - 08/07/11 MyMotoman monitors robot equipment by sending crucial alerts, current production information and preventive trends via wireless.

		DENSO upgrades b-CAP Robot Control Protocol - 07/26/11 The protocol enables users to control a DENSO robot by means of a device such as a PC, PLC, vision system or smartphone.

		FIPA updates Expander expansion grippers - 07/26/11 Updated gripper is up to 30% lighter than existing versions.

		Igus announces Robolink multi-axis joint modules - 07/17/11 Robolink for lightweight automation applications includes high-strength Bowden cables to drive units and attachment accessories for the robot arm.

		Schmalz introduces VEE vacuum end effectors - 06/09/11 VEE allows for fast and flexible gripper configurations for pick and place processes, case packers, carton and tray erecting machines, and packaging machines with frequent format changes.

		ATI introduces food-handling robotic tool changers - 05/08/11 The Tool Changer has a stainless-steel design that resists attack by organic and inorganic compounds while withstanding aggressive washdown cleaning methods used in the food industry.

		Clear Automation Announces Flexible Robot Loader - 04/26/11 Flexible robot loader for fill and dispense applications handles bottles from boxes and trays on a filling line.

		B&R announces POWERLINK interface to Stäubli robots - 04/25/11 A POWERLINK interface on Stäubli's uniVAL drives allows Generic Motion Control programs from B&R controllers to be transferred to the robots.

		Robotiq releases Gripper robot hand - 04/19/11 Gripper gives industrial robots “hand-like” capabilities to enhance their ability to manipulate a wider variety of parts, detect a grip and control pressure on a given part.

		EVT adds Kinect sensor to EyeScan 3D system - 04/05/11 The expanded EyeVision system opens up new application ranges of robot control by the combination of a depth sensor and a normal camera.

		Motoman Robotics announces MotoSight 3D Spatial Vision - 03/21/11 MotoSight 3D features an alignment wizard that walks the user through a simple process of calibrating the cameras and robot, and then loading standard CAD files of parts the system should track.

		ABB Robotics announces IRB 2600ID Integrated Dress pack robot - 02/14/11 The robot, designed for arc welding, features a flexible conduit in its upper arm/wrist for routing the cables and hoses, fully integrating the process equipment with the robot.

		AGS announces needle gripper for robots - 02/10/11 Needle gripper with a corresponding lifting unit grasps firmly and conveys flexible materials.

		RMT Robotics lets AGV say, "Get Out of My Way!" - 12/08/10 ADAM RAP programmable sound system has interactive voice messages, so AGVs can talk to plant workers, with messages such as “Excuse me I am coming through.”

		ABB Robotics introduces IRB 2600 multipurpose robot - 12/06/10 IRB 2600 features an optimized compact design, an ultra-wide working range and a payload capacity up to 20 kg.

		Adept Technology releases Quattro s800H Extended Reach robot - 12/01/10 Quattro s800H parallel robot is designed for high-speed applications in packaging, manufacturing, assembly and material handling.

		Motoman Robotics releases macro jobs seam finding software - 11/09/10 Macro jobs seam finding software greatly simplifies the teaching of touch-sense for seam-finding applications.

		EPSON Robots Announces RS4 Long Reach SCARA Robot - - 11/09/10 The RS4 is literally a zero footprint robot, thus saving customers valuable floor space through easy integration into compact assembly cells.

		Motoman Robotics introduces Accufast weld seam finder - 10/29/10 Accufast laser-based seam finder fits Motoman's arc welding robots.

		ABB Robotics introduces IRBP workpiece positioners - 09/29/10 IRBP positioners are for manipulating workpieces during applications such as arc welding, thermal cutting, deburring and other metal finishing applications.

		Beckhoff releases TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation robot software - 09/22/10 The PC-based control platform unites PLC, Motion Control and robotics all on one multi-tasking hardware and software platform.

		SAS Automation introduces ABG-25 adjustable bag gripper - 09/16/10 ABG-25 is ideal for palletizing plastic, woven cloth and paper bags containing grains, chemicals, dog food, minerals and plastic resins.

		SAS Automation Introduces QSA 150T robot Tool Changer - 08/30/10 Semi-Automatic Tool Changer provides accurate, repeatable mounting of robotic end-of-arm tooling.

		Motoman announces MS80MS120 welding robot - 08/29/10 The slim-profile MS80MS120 robot can be placed in close proximity to workpieces and other robots to create flexible, high-density layouts.

		Motoman introduces MA3100 Master Arc welding robot - 08/04/10 MA3100 features a long robot arm that is designed for arc welding and reduces the need for tracks.

		IntelLiDrives introduces Multi-axes Robotic Systems - 07/25/10 Cartesian Multi-Axes Systems are suitable for automation applications including pick and place, assembly, test and inspection, dispensing stations.

		FIPA announces mini Expander grippers - 07/19/10 Expander gripper is available in a mini design for handling particularly small work-pieces having an internal diameter of 4.5 to 8.7 mm.

		Toshiba introduces TH-A Series SCARA robots - 07/13/10 TH-A Series has highly rigid gears for each axis to provide quicker acceleration and deceleration, a longer life span, and easier maintenance.

		ABB enhances RobotWare software for industrial robots - 06/28/10 Enhancements in RobotWare 5.13 include a leaner, less-restrictive safety system, and Torque Slave software, which enables multiple motors to be driven as a single logical axis.

		Sepro America Introduces Model S5-35 mid-size robot - 06/28/10 Model S5-35 is designed for plastics injection-molding machines with 350 to 700 tons of clamp.

		DENSO Robotics adds EtherNet/IP to robot controller - 12/09/09 EtherNet/IP option for the RC7 robot controller allows a single cable to connect the robot controller with a programmable logic controller.

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