Assembly - January 2009 - (Page 48) ADVERTISEMENT Robotic Industries Association Who’s Who Platinum SUPPLIER MEMBERS ANN ARBOR, MI—Now in its thirty-fifth year, Robotic Industries Association is the only North American trade association dedicated solely to the robotics industry. Companies and institutions that belong to RIA are at the forefront of new technology and robotic applications. Out of the hundreds of corporate members, a few belong to the elite Platinum level of membership. Assembly applications are on the rise for robotics thanks to recent developments in controllers, simplified human-machine interfaces and advancements in technology such as machine vision and sensors. Platinum suppliers and Platinum systems integrators offer expertise to help any user achieve success with robots. Here is a brief overview of these industry leaders based on their company profiles from Robotics Online. You can find out more at www.robotics.org. ABB Inc. With more than 30 years of experience and more than 160,000 robots installed worldwide, ABB Robotics is the global leader in the manufacture, integration and implementation of industrial robotics and manufacturing automation systems. ABB Robotics features a wide range of robot sizes and types for welding, material handling, industrial assembly, painting, finishing and coating, material removal, packaging (picking, packing and palletizing) and machine tending applications. ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.As a leader of robot integration into automation systems, ATS has established channel partnerships with many of the world’s most respected robot device manufacturers. This enables ATS to provide superior system performance and support, ensuring you get the most out of your automation solution. ATS is a full service automation, material handling and test system integrator serving the automotive, computer-electronics, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. Doerfer Companies Specializes in the engineering, design and build of custom process manufacturing systems and custom equipment to meet application specific needs. Doerfer draws from their depth and range of experience in highspeed parts assembly, functional testing, specialized packaging and material handling systems, tool & dye systems, metal processing systems, nuclear systems, multiple process systems and robotic, controls, and system integration. FANUC Robotics America, Inc. Leading supplier of industrial robots and robot systems. Over 200,000 FANUC robots installed worldwide, and more than 200 robot variations are available for a wide range of applications including material removal, material handling (machine tending, picking, packing, palletizing), assembly, painting, dispensing and welding. They also offer simulation packages, application software, controls and integrated robot vision products for the best in intelligent robotic systems. Genesis Systems Group, LLC Largest U.S. robotic arc welding work cell manufacturer in North America. In business since 1983 with expertise in the design, manufacture and implementation of robotic welding systems. Over 3,000 robotic welding systems, platforms and positioners installed worldwide. Has a full range of flexible robotic systems and years of welding automation know-how and can meet a wide range of robotic welding, cutting, and material handling applications. Interlink Controls Turnkey robotic systems for: Arc welding, Machine tending, Material Removal, Cutting, Deburring & Grinding, Packaging & Palletizing, Assembly, General Automation and Controls, Robotic Simulations. Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc. Providing state-of-the-art robots for over 36 years. Product line accommodates a wide array of applications. F-Series models have payload capacities from 3 KG to 60 KG with many arm lengths to choose from. Z-Series Robots have a max payload of 300 KG, while the new MX Series Robots can handle payloads up to 500 KG. A completely new line of K-Series Explosion Proof Robots suits most paint or hazardous environments. http://www.robotics.org http://www.robotics.org
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