Assembly Planbook - March 2009 - (Page 13) ADVERTISEMENT Robotic Industries Association Who’s Who ANN ARBOR, MI—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 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. 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. 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. KUKA Robotics Corporation Offers a broad range of highly modular robots, covering all common payload categories, from 3 kg to 1000 kg. Over two thirds of their installed robots use their open architecture PC-based controller, making KUKA the number-one PC-controlled robot manufacturer in the world. KUKA controllers are also available for integration with other components of your automation systems. Other products include SoftPLC, Remote Service, KUKA SIM simulation software, Networking Services and dress packages. Motoman Inc. Provides complete, innovative robotic solutions for virtually every industry and application. An extensive product line includes over 175 general-purpose and application-specific robot models (3-600 kg payload) including a revolutionary dualarm robot with “humanlike” flexibility of motion. Over 15 families of fully integrated, pre-engineered “World” solutions (with robots, process equipment and safeguarding) provide tremendous flexibility and reduce cost/risk. From standard “World” solutions to advanced custom systems, Motoman robotic solutions make operations more efficient and products more consistent. Stäubli Robotics Mechatronics solution provider with three dedicated divisions: textile machinery, connectors and robotics. With a workforce of over 3,000, Stäubli’s yearly turnover surpasses 1 billion Swiss francs. Founded in 1892 as a small workshop in Horgen / Zurich, Stäubli today is an international group with its main office in Pfäffikon, Switzerland and U.S. headquarters in Duncan, SC. Platinum SUPPLIER MEMBERS A Who’s Who of automation buyers from around the world convene with top suppliers at the International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show (www.robots-vision-show.info) to learn about the latest advancements in factory automation. It takes world-class automation to ensure victory, and to win in the global market companies must innovate and automate with robots, machine vision and motion control. Companies interested in reserving booth space can contact Carol Calini or Susan Reuter at 203/483-5774. Be seen in the Show Directory – contact Tom Esposito at 610/436-4220. http://www.robotics.org http://www.robots-vision-show.info http://www.robots-vision-show.info
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