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Automation and Robotics - Page 37
- From The Fabricator
Genesis Systems Group names VP of ICESA Systems
- Jan 20, 2016
- News Release
Robotic workcell integrator Genesis Systems Group, Davenport, Iowa, has promoted Sean Patton to vice president - resistance spot welding and OEM business development for Genesis ICESA Systems, San Juan del Rio, Queretaro, Mexico. Patton, who has been with Genesis ICESA since its formation in...
- From The Fabricator
ABB appoints executive VP for U.S. Electrification Products business
- Jan 19, 2016
- News Release
Power and automation technology provider ABB has announced that Franklin Sullivan has assumed the role of executive vice president for its Memphis, Tenn.-based Electrification Products division in the U.S. In addition, he assumes commercial leadership for the division across North America (Canada...
- From The Fabricator
How to set up your press, tooling, workpiece for press-to-press robotic transfers
- By Tim Tuttle
- Jan 19, 2016
- Article
Setting up for robotic press-to-press transfer systems requires some consideration of distances, bolster height, and stroke length, as well as feed length, die clearance and several other press, tooling and workpiece considerations.
- From The Fabricator
Caterpillar names group president
- Jan 18, 2016
- News Release
Caterpillar Inc. has named Denise Johnson, currently vice president with responsibility for the Material Handling & Underground Division, as group president of Resources Industries. The appointment, which follows the recently announced retirement of Group President Ed Rapp, takes effect April 1,...
- From The Fabricator
Robotics assimilated into machine control
- Jan 7, 2016
- Product Release
With the introduction of openRobotics, partners Comau and B&R offer new levels of robotics integration for machinery and production lines. The system is based on a line of Comau robots that handle payloads from 6.6 to 1,433 lbs. Programming is uniform for every component in the line, including...
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Acme Mfg. Co. receives FANUC Global Partner of the Year 2015 Grand Award
- Dec 23, 2015
- News Release
Acme Mfg. Co., Auburn Hills, Mich., a manufacturer of integrated robotic automation for polishing, buffing, deburring, and grinding systems, has been awarded FANUC Corp.’s 2015 Grand Award. The firm was selected out of several hundred companies for its global success in providing flexible...
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Genesis Systems Group earns AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certification
- Dec 15, 2015
- News Release
Robotic systems integrator Genesis Systems Group, Davenport, Iowa, has announced its AS9100C and ISO 9001:2008 certification. The quality management system is applicable to the company’s design, manufacture, and service of robotic automated equipment for use in agricultural, aviation, space,...
- From The Fabricator
Hawk Technology develops leadership team
- Dec 7, 2015
- News Release
Hawk Technology Ltd., a designer and manufacturer of tooling, fixtures, robotics integration systems, and vision inspection systems in Rock Island, Ill., has announced the development of a leadership team, resulting in several promotions. Josh Clare, previous president/CEO, has taken on the...
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Robotics pioneer Joseph F. Engelberger dies at age 90
- Dec 2, 2015
- News Release
Joseph F. Engelberger, an engineer and entrepreneur who pioneered the robotics field, died Dec. 1, 2015, in Newtown, Conn. Widely known as the “Father of Robotics” and creator of the world’s first industrial robot, Engelberger revolutionized modern industrial and automotive manufacturing...
- From The Fabricator
Virtual system helps students learn robotics skills
- Dec 2, 2015
- Product Release
MotoSim® Touch from Yaskawa Motoman is a PC-based, off-line programming environment and robotics simulation tool for schools, training organizations, and educational research institutions. It provides instructors and students with a fully functional production environment for Yaskawa industrial...
- From The Fabricator
High-payload robot designed for short cycle times
- Dec 1, 2015
- Product Release
ABB has introduced the IRB 8700, its highest-payload, multipurpose industrial robot. It has a reach of 11.5 ft. and can handle a payload of up to 1,763 lbs. (1.1 tons with the wrist down; 1,389 lbs. with LeanID). The robot is targeted for material handling applications in the automotive and...
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Compact welding workcell designed for job shop market
- Nov 24, 2015
- Product Release
Featuring one station with a welding table suitable for customized part fixtures in a compact footprint, the ArcWorld® C-30 workcell from Yaskawa Motoman is designed for welding small to medium-size parts typically found in job shop applications. The workcell offers all the components needed...
- From The Fabricator
Yaskawa Motoman announces staff changes
- Nov 24, 2015
- News Release
Dayton, Ohio-based Yaskawa Motoman has announced several key organizational changes. Scott Jenkins has joined the company as vice president of North American sales and marketing. He has nearly three decades of experience in industrial manufacturing and distribution. Jenkins formerly served...
- From The Fabricator
Bin picker combines collaborative robot and 3-D vision technology
- Nov 23, 2015
- Product Release
Blue Ocean Robotics has announced the release of the Mini-Picker for 3-D bin picking of small industrial parts.
The system currently is available with the Universal Robots UR5 collaborative robot. It will be available with additional robot brands to cover a wider range of parts.
- From The Fabricator
Multiprocess welding kits handle joining, cutting, hardfacing
- Nov 18, 2015
- Product Release
Broco® Rankin has introduced multiprocess welding kits to accompany the Rankin Automation™ multiprocess, 2-axis, automated welding machine. The kits perform multiple functions and processes from one base unit machine. A tilting-head positioner also is available. The kits can be used for a...
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