PPT Vision adds JAI cameras to enhance M-Series embedded machine-vision line
Industrial machine-vision camera manufacturers JAI (San Jose, CA, USA) and PPT Vision (Bloomington, MN, USA) have announced that JAI's CM-140GE-UV ultraviolet (UV) camera and CM-030GE-RH remote-head camera models will be incorporated into PPT's M-Series embedded machine-vision system lineup.
Bilibot: A $1200 Dollar Robot Built Around The Microsoft Kinect Sensor
The Bilibot Project started at MIT through the exploration of what could be done with the new Microsoft Kinect sensor. Besides being a great sensor for gesture technology, the Kinect is a powerful robotic sensor - so much so that robotics laboratories at universities across the world are replacing their $5000 sensors with the $150 Kinect! The Bilibot project takes advantage of this new technological breakthrough to provide a research quality robot at a hobby robot's price.
For $1,200.00 you get:
an iRobot Create
a Kinect (modified to run off of a battery)
a computer running all the nessecary open source software
a small robot arm that uses geared motors, and can lift objects weighting up to 3 lbs
and all the mounting hardware, , wiring and electronics needed to put it all together.
They also have a promotion where they'll send you back $350 if you buy a BiliBot and program it to do something new and interesting and make the source available to the rest of the BiliBot community.
The current batch of Bilibots are sold out but the next batch will be available in September.
Sensitive Gripper with Integrated Web Server
With the WSG 50, SCHUNK is now able to offer a sensitive gripper that can be controlled via Ethernet TCP/IP in addition to Profibus DP. It also has an integrated Web server for configuration and diagnostics that makes programming, putting it into operation, remote maintenance, and updating, simple.
SmartReflect - as Reliable as a Light Barrier, as Straightforward as a Diffuse Sensor
Baumer introduces photoelectric sensors with the new SmartReflect principle for absolutely reliable object detection. These light barriers create a closed light beam between the sensor and machine part. A separate reflector is unnecessary, reducing operating costs and increasing process safety. SmartReflect light barriers recognize objects of any kind.
FISHER/UNITECH to Provide the First Cross-Over 3D Printer from Stratasys
The Fortus 250mc combines the convenience and affordability of a Dimension 3D Printer with the flexibility of a Fortus production system
THE ROBOT REPORT LAUNCHES JULY ISSUE - FIRST INTERNET PUBLICATION TRACKING ROBOTICS BUSINESS NEWS
Latest News on Obama's $70 Million "Co-Robots," Robo-Stox™ Hot Stocks, Driverless Cars, Food Processing & Laundry Robots, 3D Printing & More
July 6, 2011, Santa Barbara, CA -- The Robot Report www.therobotreport.com, the first internet publication dedicated to tracking the burgeoning business of ro
Lumenlab's micRo-CNC
Lumenlab's micRo-CNC is a precision fabrication system that is small enough to fit on a desktop and light enough to take anywhere. micRo is a unique system which can be used for both additive (printing) and subtractive (milling, cutting) fabrication. It is a precise, modular tool which allows you to create complex objects out of wood, metal, and plastic.
High Dynamic Range Cameras Ideal for Imaging Objects with Hot Spots
High Dynamic Range Cameras have an impressive dynamic range of 120 dB, which allows for a vast array of lighting levels
Microscan's Vision MINI Smart Camera a "Perfect Fit" for Clinical Instrument Manufacturers
Microscan, the leading global supplier of embedded barcode scanners and imagers for life sciences, announces the new Vision MINI smart camera. As the world's smallest, fully integrated vision system, the ultra-compact Vision MINI is designed for reliable vision performance in embedded clinical and lab automation applications. Live demonstrations of the Vision MINI will be available at the upcoming American Association for Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA, scheduled to take place July 26-28, 2011 in Microscan's Booth #239.
High Resolution Systems Collects Kudos from UDC and UDC-Touch Users
Ever since High Resolution Systems LLC launched its Universal Device Controller (UDC), a software-based control platform that allows simple, cost-effective control of devices using IP (TCP/UDP) or serial (232/422/485) protocols, user feedback has been full of kudos.
Using robots for packaging, sorting and labeling.
RobotWorx has an article up that showcases various available robots that can aid in packaging and sorting tasks. Motoman's has a series of dual arm robots extremely well-suited for packing applications. Dual-arm robots are extremely precise and dexterous, offering human-like assembly capabilities. The arms can be programmed to work collaboratively or separately. The Fanuc M-1iA Robot (pictured above) is a lightweight and compact robot that is capable of sorting very small items and placing those items in packaging.
Adept Technology Receives Major Order From Packaging Automation Solution Partner in Australia.
Adept Technology, Inc., a leading provider of intelligent vision-guided robotics and global robotics services, today announced that Walls Machinery has secured an order for two dual OctoLoader systems inclusive of four Adept Quattro s650H robots to automate secondary packaging operations for a leading shelf ready food packaging company.
CAM Logic to Host Automotive Supplier Migration to NX Informational Event on August 9th
Both General Motors and Chrysler have announced an extensive rollout for the replacement of their current computer-aided design(CAD) environment with NX software, specifically NX 7.5, one of the world's leading solutions for digital product development. The automotive supplier base to both of these companies is expected to follow suit in order to comply.
DE-STA-CO's CAMCO® Rite-Link Conveyor Delivers High Speed Precision in a Compact Design
Energy efficient link system is more stable and accurate than roller chain
Applied Manufacturing Technologies Announces Aggressive Hiring Initiative in Support of Continued Robotics Industry Growth
AMTs Robotic Renaissance Hiring Initiative to Focus on Placing Automation Engineering Talent in Robotic Careers
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PI USA - Gantry Stages for Laser Machining and Additive Manufacturing
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maxon group
maxon is a leading supplier of high-precision DC brush and brushless servo motors and drives. These motors range in size from 4 - 90 mm and are available up to 500 watts. We combine electric motors, gears and DC motor controls into high-precision, intelligent drive systems that can be custom-made to fit the specific needs of customer applications.
