June 14, 2002

Welcome to the June issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.

CONTENTS

1. Corporate News/News Releases

2. Featured Products

3. Editorials/Case Studies/Articles

4. Customer Satisfaction/Training


1. CORPORATE NEWS

BOC Canada Signs Distribution Agreement with Motoman Inc.
Motoman has established a distribution agreement with BOC Canada, which allows BOC's direct sales team to sell Motoman WorldLite® solutions and other automated welding solutions throughout Canada. This is a continuation of a similar agreement Motoman signed with BOC Automation in October 2001 for distribution of Motoman products in the United States. BOC Gases is the world leader in delivery of industrial gases.

2. FEATURED PRODUCTS

Motoman PX-Series Painting Robots
Our new family of advanced technology 6-axis painting robots meets the requirements of a wide variety of coating applications.

ToolSight®
Used with Motoman arc welding robots, is a system that detects torch misalignment and can automatically update robot programs to compensate for torch damage that may occur during the weld process.

3. EDITORIALS/CASE STUDIES/ARTICLES

"Shape Up with Finn-Power"
Metal Forming Magazine - May 2002. Finn-Power International, Inc. integrates Motoman robots into their sheet metal bending and shaping solutions...

"Robotics Industry Insiders Speak Out on Open Architecture"
Robotics World - May 2002. Greg Webb, Motoman's Marketing Manager for PC Products, talks about open architecture and robot controllers of the future.

"UP Robots Offer Versatility, Speed" - Plastics Auxiliaries & Machinery - May/June 2002. Read about the versatile UP20 robot and Motoman's relationship with Yushin America.

"Cat Learns Laser Lessons"
Forming & Fabricating - May 2002. Read how Caterpillar, Inc. uses robotic laser cutting and welding to stay world competitive.

4. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION & TRAINING

Summer shut-downs coming up?
It's time to consider refurbishing your old Motoman robots.

Summer is also a great time to take Motoman training in state-of-the-art classrooms and labs at our Technical Education Center in West Carrollton, Ohio.