Case Study: Micron Resolution Vision Inspection Systems
Compass Automation has rapidly become an industry-leading provider of high resolution, in-line vision inspection systems. In the fall of 2011 Compass completed the project highlighted below for Mitchel & Scott Machine Company, providing an automated vision inspection and thread checker system. Compass was able to provide Mitchel & Scott with an outstanding product in an extremely tight timeline. This system exceeded the quoted performance, providing a repeatability of 2 microns, a reproducability of 4 microns, and passing a Gage R&R with a score of 7.4%.
Robotics and Roads
Bill Zurn was inspired to develop a road repair machine patent after being frustrated by all of the potholes on the freeways & city streets. He postulated that a more efficient method of repairing roads was possible by adding robotic modules and computer controlling methods to repair machines.
Initial Industrial Robot Safety
Integrating industrial robot systems into your workplace requires managers and workers learn safety concerning these robots. Ensure worker and robot safety with initial safety precautions.
Vecow introduces EC-5500 Fanless Embedded Controller
Vecow introduces EC-5500 Fanless Embedded Controller with Intel Core i7, i5, i3, and Celeron Sandy Bridge mobile series processors.
ABB announces EDP300 series digital valve positioner
ABB announces the EDP300 series digital positioner for regulating air-driven linear and rotary actuators, including control valves.
Urban Robotics Extends Octree Format to Point Cloud Library Open Source Community
Urban Robotics' Highly Scalable 3D Octree-based Format Lays Foundation for Large-Scale Point Cloud Application Standards
A RECORD BREAKING YEAR FOR ROBOTICS IN 2011
A report from the International Federation of Robotics states record-breaking sales and sales orders of robots and robotic systems.
Robotics is a Highly Fragmented Industry With Few Common Standards or Platforms
Recently there's been a clammer for (and against) a universal open-source robotic operating system. The proponents main argument is that such a system is beneficial particularly for rapid prototyping in the development of new systems while almost all of the industrial robot manufacturers argue that their robots are performing mission critical tasks which require secure and fail-safe operating systems - which they have developed and optimized over the past 50 years.
TETRIX Robotics System Makes Global Impact
Building system moves into Europe, Middle East, Mexico, and beyond.
Pick and Place Unit offers less than 0.01 mm repeat accuracy.
Able to carry out high-speed assembly tasks with precision, freely programmable PPU-E30 is designed for vertical stroke of up to 100 mm, horizontal stroke of 270 mm, and moving mass of 3 kg.
Robotic Welding Cells automate manufacturing processes.
Standardized Robotic Welding Cells Now Available from Wolf Robotics
Ignition Control Modules feature MPU-based design.
Capable Controls, Inc. Introduces Their Series 5X Microprocessor-Based Intelligent Direct Spark or Intermittent Pilot Ignition Control Module
Lenze Compact I/O-System 1000 Modules Blend Intelligent Plug-and-Play Electronics
New slim-line L-force drive technology significantly reduces costs associated with manufacturing, commissioning and maintaining machines and automation systems
i-AGV ADAM from RMT Robotics Supports Otis Technology's Transition To Lean Manufacturing
When a company announces its intention to introduce Lean practices and implement automated solutions to improve efficiencies, the first concern internally is the displacement of labor. But that was not the case for Otis Technology, a forward-thinking company specializing in the design and manufacturing of gun cleaning systems in upstate New York. The priority was to redeploy labor into value-added tasks in line with its commitment to a Lean philosophy.
ABB to acquire Newave
ABB, will acquire Newave Energy Holding in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately CHF 170 million. The deal will strengthen ABB's position in the power control and quality market and provide Newave with significant growth opportunities outside its traditional markets in Europe
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Industrial Robotics - Featured Product
TUV Rheinland Robot Integrator Program
The industry's first comprehensive Robot Integrator Program saves robot integrators significant time and cost investments by allowing them to mark each cell compliant with ANSI/RIA R15.06 with the TUV Rheinland Mark. As opposed to a traditional certification or an on-site field labeling, TÜV Rheinland's Robot Integrator Program certifies the knowledge and skill-set of robot integrators in addition to testing robotic cells and processes against ANSI/RIA R15.06. This reduces the need for frequent onsite or off site testing and allows manufacturers to apply a single TÜV Rheinland label to multiple cells. The Robot Integrator Program individually assesses a robot integrator's understanding of the ANSI/RIA R15.06 standard along with the ability to consistently produce compliant robot cells. Following the requirements and procedures of the new program will enable robot integrators to produce individually compliant robotic cells under one serialized TÜV Rheinland Mark, which meets the national electric code and allows acceptance by Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) and end users.
