http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_TechCell.cfm The Robotics tech cell is packed with specific links to help you find product information, suppliers, technical articles, case studies, seminars and conferences, as well as books, software, and videos on metal fabricating-related topics. en-us http://www.thefabricator.com/RSS/images/thefabricator_rss.gif http://www.thefabricator.com Copyright 2008 FMA Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. official publication date Mon, 28 Jan 2008 11:37:12 AM CST Vicki Bell Laurie Harshbarger http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1555 EWI, Columbus, Ohio, has appointed Brian Bishop as an aerospace market leader. Bishop has more than 25 years' experience in the aerospace industry and is responsible for business development in the market and related product development activities within the company. Bishop previously served as a sales executive with General Tool Co., where he also held positions as business unit manager, sales engineer, and project manager.... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1520 Rimrock-Wolf Robotics, Fort Collins, Colo., has hired Todd McEllis as Great Lakes regional manager and Bruce Anderson as Northeast regional manager. Both McEllis and Anderson handle the sale of robotic welding and cutting equipment featuring ABB robots from standard LeanArcš cells to custom-engineered systems. McEllis is responsible for sales in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and eastern Ontario, while Anderson handles all states in the northeastern U.S. and eastern Canada. McEllis, who... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1515 Steve Rakowski has joined Marathon Welding Automation as team leader. Rakowski is certified in SolidWorks and holds an associate degree in industrial technology. He is also ASME-certified as a geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) professional. He has worked an as adjunct instructor at Baker College, Jackson, Mich., teaching four levels of SolidWorks as well as GD&T. Marathon Welding Automation is a member of the Orbitform Group, which also includes Milford Fastening Syste... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1513 The strategic accounts team at Tregaskiss Welding Products, Windsor, Ont., will now report to Randy Stevens, director of business development. The team is responsible for sales, service, and support to specific large automotive customers throughout North America. Stevens continues his responsibility for China initiatives and Tier 1 automotive accounts. Tregaskiss Ltd. develops and manufactures semiautomatic and robotic GMAW torches and robotic peripherals.... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1430 Tregaskiss Welding Products, Windsor, Ont., has entered a joint venture with Browne Distribution Intl. LLC (BDI), forming Tregaskiss Intl. Tregaskiss Intl. is responsible for the growth and support of Tregaskiss Welding Products outside of North America. Clive Tregaskiss, CEO of Tregaskiss Welding Products, said the merger with BDI puts an added focus on the global welding products market. Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1416 Fronius has received the 2006 Frost & Sullivan Technology of the Year Award, which is bestowed upon a company that has introduced an innovative technology into the market that is expected to bring significant contributions to the industry in terms of adoption, change, and competitive posture. In 2005 Fronius launched several welding technologies, including its cold-metal-transfer (CMT) technology and DeltaSpot resistance spot welding system, which, according to the company, resolved sever... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1362 The Robotic Industries Association (RIA) announced the recipients of the 2006 Engelberger Robotics Awards, presented at the 37th International Symposium on Robotics during AUTOMATICA in Munich, Germany. Named after Joseph F. Engelberger, the "father of robotics," the awards honor significant achievements in the areas of leadership, application, education, and technology development. Kevin Ostby, vice president of regional operations at FANUC Robotics America Inc., Rochester Hills,... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1359 Orbitform Group, Jackson, Mich., has named Northwick Associates, Worcestershire, U.K., as European distributor for the company's products, including orbital forming machines, Adtech and Milford impact riveting machines, rollforming machines, Arbor Automation conveyors, and Marathon welding systems. The agreement between the two companies allows new machines and equipment to be provides to customers in Europe and brings the benefits of a local support and service infrastructure for custome... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1356 Abicor Binzel, Frederick, Md., has added Cecil Caldwell to its staff as district sales manager for the Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana territories. Caldwell has more than 20 years' experience in the welding industry and began his career at Weldcraft before joining Tweco/Arcair in 1989. Abicor Binzel USA, a subsidiary of Alexander Binzel Schweisstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, is a provider of automatic, semiautomatic, and robotic GMAW and GTAW air- and water-cooled welding equipment and acce... Read more http://www.thefabricator.com/Robotics/Robotics_News.cfm?NewsID=1355 Applied Manufacturing Technologies Inc. (AMT), Orion, Mich., has named Joseph Campbell as COO and has also announced the reorganization of its engineering group into new practice areas. Campbell is responsible for engineering, sales, marketing, and technical operations. He has more than 25 years' experience in industrial automation and was previously employed at KUKA Robotics as director of strategic alliances. The reorganization has created four new engineering practice areas designed... Read more