Robotic Industries Association Launches New Certified Robot Integrator Program
Robotic Industries Association (RIA), the industry’s largest trade group representing over 265 companies, has announced the launch of their Certified Robot Integrator Program.
“The new RIA Certified Robot Integrator program began from a simple question: What can the RIA do to help the industry develop more successful robot applications?” said RIA President, Jeff Burnstein. Focus groups were held with leading system integrators and collaborative end users. Users told the RIA that a robot certification program would be useful as a way to help them develop a baseline for the evaluation of robot integrators. System integrators told the RIA this would be a great way for them to benchmark themselves against best industry practices. After more than two years of touring the country to get input from integrators, users, robot suppliers and other interested parties, the program was officially launched in January 2012. “I think there is great excitement about it throughout the industry,” Burnstein explained.
EXAM CRITERIA:
There are three basic parts to the on-site exam and audit:
Hands-On section
Expert Response Section: (Participant industry tenure & biography)
On-site audit of business infrastructure per completed “Self Score Card”. Supporting evidence will be gathered before any certification date is scheduled.
RIA's full press release can be read here. They have also set up a landing page for the Certified Robot Integrator program here.
New A-BLQ-E Closed-Loop Belt-Driven Linear Stage with Built-in Stepper Motor/ Encoder/Controller fro
Zaber's A-BLQ-E series products are computer controlled, belt-driven linear stages with integrated stepper motors and controllers
New PZH-Plus Long Stroke Gripper
When components of different sizes have to be handled alternately, conventional centric grippers quickly reach their limits. In order to cover the whole spectrum of components, gripper fingers or complete grippers have to be exchanged over and over again.
AMK announces iX Decentralized Servo Drives
AMK announces iX Decentralized Servo Drives. The iX series includes servo controllers with high-voltage intermediate circuits in a range from 2 kVA to 5 kVA and comes with an excellent level of protection and vibration resistance.
Northwire announces Lab 360 program
Northwire's Lab 360 contract manufacturing platform is a customer-focused engineering model that includes six collaborative phases. From concept to completion, Northwire engineers engage with customers through every process phase to ensure their exact requirements are met.
Artila releases PAC-4070 DIN rail programmable automation controller
Artila Electronics released PAC-4070, a DIN-Rail Industrial ARM9 Linux-based Programmable Automation Controller.
Autonomie 'OpenWorld Design Contest' Initiative STMicroelectronics Announces Results of the Autonomie 'OpenWorld Design Contest' Initiative to Promote Human-Assistance Technologies
More than 20 countries participated in the contest to reward the most innovative Human-Assistance Applications
Doctor Robot at Your Service
Future robots might incorporate the ability for a surgeon to program the surgery and just supervise the procedure, as the robot performs most of the tasks. The possibilities for improvement and advancement are only limited by imagination and cost.
Robotics going Mainstream: Improve Warehouse Productivity and Safety
This document explains how companies can utilize advanced and emerging technologies to help deliver superior results. Prepare for the unexpected, understand your process, look at all the options, go back to the fundamentals, reengineer, gain stakeholder acceptance through a pilot program, and finally deliver. The savings are there for the taking.
Extra! Extra! Nanobots Kill Cancer!
The small nanobots that are being deployed to fight cancer are nothing like what we imagine. Instead of being made of metal, plastic, and circuitry, cancer nanobots are created using "DNA origami," or "folding" DNA chains to form a barrel-shaped container for a payload of cancer antibodies.
EZ-Robot Manufacturing Upgrades Launched to Meet Rising Demand for Robotics Kit
Responding to skyrocketing product demand, EZ-Robot, provider of the world's most powerful and easy-to-use robotics platform, is pleased to announce its new infrastructure and manufacturing system.
STMicroelectronics Reveals Advanced Wireless Microcontroller to Serve Smart Grid Benefits to Energy Conscious Users
True single-chip microcontroller with industry-standard radio taps into STM32 DNA and latest protocols to speed-up arrival of better energy-saving products
Square pole technology increases productivity in surface grinding up to 200%
This is due to the use of moveable pole extensions which ensure a homogenous, deformation-free clamping
LMI Technologies Signs C&E Sales as Distributor of Gocator All-In-One 3D Smart Sensors
C&E Sales to introduce LMI Technologies' revolutionary Gocator technology to Midwestern US manufacturers looking to improve their factory automation processes
ABB's Dividend Access Facility 2012
The facility also allows them to receive their dividend without deduction of Swiss withholding tax consistent with dividend payments to other shareholders
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PI USA - Gantry Stages for Laser Machining and Additive Manufacturing
High performance gantry systems, from PI, are used in precision assembly, laser machining, and additive manufacturing. Complete with software and state-of-the-art EtherCat® motion controllers. Easy to program, easy synchronization with lasers and dispensers. Standard and custom, compact systems and large, granite-based units.
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Elmo Motion Control Inc.
Elmo has been a motion control technology leader for over 35 years, with millions of servo drives working 24/7 worldwide. Elmo offers complete motion control solutions from design to delivery of cutting-edge servo drives, network-based multi-axis motion controllers, and integrated servo motors. All solutions can be customized and configured using Elmo's proprietary advanced and easy-to-use software tools for any machine in any industry, such as semiconductors, lasers, robots, life sciences, industrial automation, AGV, and more. The company employs more than 350 personnel with headquarters in Israel and offices in the United States, China, Germany, Italy, Korea, Singapore, and an additional manufacturing facility in Poland. Elmo has a worldwide distribution network. By advancing motion control with state-of-the-art technology, Elmo makes smart machines even smarter. As of 2022, Elmo is a Bosch Rexroth company.
