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Automation and Robotics - Page 46
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Heidenhain hires product specialist for automation division
- Aug 26, 2014
- News Release
Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., has hired Jonathan Dougherty as the North American product specialist, automation division. He is responsible for automation product support, including the company’s rotary encoders, slip rings, and resolvers. The company markets such products from not only the...
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System tends machine tools with vision-guided robotics
- Aug 21, 2014
- Product Release
ABB Robotics has introduced the FlexMT™, a flexible, pre-engineered system designed to load and unload machine tools using vision-guided robotics. Designed for small-batch and high-volume production, the system increases spindle utilization by up to 60 percent over manual machine tending,...
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Yaskawa Motoman celebrates 25th anniversary
- Aug 19, 2014
- News Release
The Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America Inc. (Yaskawa Motoman), Miamisburg, Ohio, marks its 25th year in business in August. The company, previously known as Motoman Inc., was formally incorporated on July 18, 1989, as a 50/50 joint venture between Hobart Brothers Co. and Yaskawa Electric...
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Aug. 28 webinar to address robotic assembly techniques
- Aug 19, 2014
- News Release
The Robotic Industries Association, Ann Arbor, Mich., will present a webinar on Aug. 28 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. EDT. It will describe intermediate techniques in assembling products with robots. Efficiency concepts such as sequential, parallel, and combinatorial assembly will be described. The...
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Compact arc welding robot carries torch, wire feeder on the arm
- Aug 19, 2014
- Product Release
FANUC America Corp. will demonstrate its new Arc Mate 0iB robot at FABTECH. Designed for arc welding applications, it can carry a standard welding torch and wire feeder on the arm. The high-speed robot can be used for a variety of applications and is suited to smaller shops that typically weld...
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Kuka Aerospace to open Washington facility
- Aug 12, 2014
- News Release
Kuka Aerospace, Sterling Heights, Mich., a provider of automated manufacturing systems for aircraft manufacturing and assembly, will open its first U.S. facility outside of Michigan in Everett, Wash. The 29,000-sq.-ft. center will provide a service and maintenance hub close to customers on the West...
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Genesis Systems opens facility in Iowa
- Aug 11, 2014
- News Release
Genesis Systems Group, a manufacturer of welding, cutting, and assembly robots, has opened a second plant in Davenport, Iowa, adding 61,000 sq. ft. of factory and office space. The $4.6 million expansion also includes laser cutting and fabrication equipment. The new plant handles standard...
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Applied Robotics names president/interim CEO
- Aug 8, 2014
- News Release
Glenville, N.Y.-based Applied Robotics Inc., a global manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm tooling and connectivity systems, has appointed John Serfilippi as president and interim CEO upon the retirement of Michael F. Quinn, PE. Serfilippi has more than 30 years of corporate experience, including...
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Messer Cutting Systems names new president/CEO
- Jul 30, 2014
- News Release
Thermal cutting gantry machine manufacturer Messer Cutting Systems Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wis., has appointed Bill Heller as president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. For the past five years, he has held the position of technology products sales manager for laser machines. Heller graduated from...
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North American robotics market sets new record in first half of 2014
- Jul 29, 2014
- News Release
Fueled by strong demand from manufacturing companies in all sectors, the North American robotics industry is off to its fastest start ever in 2014, according to new statistics released from Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Ann Arbor, Mich. A record 14,135 robots valued at $788 million were...
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Part transfer robot conveys 15 parts/min.
- Jul 18, 2014
- Product Release
Schuler has introduced the Crossbar Robot 4.0, used to transfer parts from one stage of a press line to the next. It can remove up to four parts at a time from the die, change their orientation as necessary, and place them directly into the next die. The robot is suitable for automating...
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Robot systems integration webinar scheduled for July 24
- Jul 10, 2014
- News Release
Robotic Industries Association, Ann Arbor, Mich., will host a webinar entitled “Best Practices for Robot Integrators—Advanced” on July 24. The webinar, scheduled for 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. EDT, will explain all the phases of a complete systems integration cycle, discuss the technical and...
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RIA launches redesigned website
- Jul 9, 2014
- News Release
The Robotic Industries Association (RIA), Ann Arbor, Mich., has redesigned its Robotics Online website at www.robotics.org. The site has been updated extensively with a new look and navigation capabilities. The search function has been enhanced, and a “browse by” function allows users to...
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Agile Planet changes name to Yaskawa Innovation
- Jun 23, 2014
- News Release
Agile Planet Inc., Dayton, Ohio, a developer of software and hardware for industrial robots, has changed its name to Yaskawa Innovation. Yaskawa America Inc., Motoman Robotics Division (Yaskawa Motoman) acquired all outstanding shares of Agile Planet Inc. in June 2013. Yaskawa Innovation moved...
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Automation system works with CNC presetter
- Jun 23, 2014
- Product Release
Zoller Inc. offers the new roboSet automation system, which can be combined with a CNC-operated tool presetter for use in applications requiring high tooling throughput levels, such as tool manufacturing and grinding. The system loads the presetter automatically and unattended, 24 hours/day, 7...
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