Offering payloads from 20–70 kg 6-axis Model M-710iC/50 SE FoundryPRO is coated with epoxy and has IP67 protection Wrist has protective covers to withstand high-pressure washing Base of robot purges air to avoid vapor entrance Providing... Learn more

A large automotive powertrain manufacturer had been producing automotive transmissions the same way for many years Although it already utilized robotic technology the company was searching for a more efficient means of production to improve their... Learn more

IEN How are MH vendors addressing demands for Custom Off-the-Shelf (COTS) products and systems?Johnson This is a great question for a robot company since robots are basically Custom Off-the-Shelf products Designed as flexible automation they need... Learn more

Len Industries (Leslie MI) has been producing high quality precision-machined automotive components for more than 30 years Recently Len Industries approached FANUC Robotics America Inc (Rochester Hills MI) looking for a solution to unload or... Learn more

IEN What are the major concerns facing automation and how can they be addressed?Zywiol Cost has become one of the chief obstacles to automation solutions In spite of dramatic cost reductions in robotic systems ROI targets have been based upon... Learn more

IEN How are manufacturers using existing technologies in new ways?Motley: Fanuc Robotics sees the emergence of material removal as a new application segment for robotic automation We have seen some new applications in deflashing deburring polish... Learn more

IEN: How are manufacturers using existing technologies in new ways?Dinsmoor Internet technology (Browsers TCP/IP Ethernet and wireless PDA connections) has become "existing technology" for many of our customers the trends and solutions used in the... Learn more

Illinois-based Mennie's Machine Co manufacturer of machined castings and forgings now uses robotic automation to meet its customers' stringent demands for speed and quality Human limitations had prevented Mennie's from achieving throughput and... Learn more

As in the past manufacturers are looking for ways to improve their processes and increase productivity By applying robotic automation a manufacturing plant can benefit in many ways Some of these benefits include higher uptime of machines increased... Learn more

Human-machine interfaces will grow faster more flexible and more powerful an IEN industry survey indicates Andrei Moldoveanu director of marketing at Nematron sees an "integration of multiple functionalities" in... Learn more