November 1, 2002

Miller/ITW Welding Expo
November 6-7 - Miller Warehouse, 1628 Terre Colony Court, Lonestar Industrial Park, Dallas, TX 75212. Motoman UP6 robot will be used in a hands-on welding demo, and Motoman will provide a tutorial on automated welding.

Combi Ergopack+
Combi Packaging Systems LLC now offers a Motoman UP6 or UP20 robotic packaging module to upgrade their Ergopack® systems, affording even higher throughput and productivity for case-packing applications.

Nordson Dispensing System showcased with a Motoman Robot
Product releases about Nordson Corporation's new Pro-Meter VDK Dispensing System in various industry magazines show the system mounted on a Motoman robot.

MotoWear! - WHERE?
Watch for the grand opening of Motoman's new Online Store in mid November. Order MotoWear apparel direct. The online store will feature shirts, jackets, baseball caps and other items in attractive colors, fabrics and designs -- all with the Motoman logo. Many items can also be personalized with your name. Check Motoman's website at www.motoman.com for details.

PX800 Robot
The fast, flexible PX800 model is the world's smallest coating robot. It features a 798 mm reach, a standard robot wrist, and an explosion-proof programming pendant. The compact, space-saving design of the PX800 also makes it easy to floor-, ceiling- or wall-mount.

PX1850 Robot
This small, high-speed, six-axis coating robot delivers superior painting performance and a smooth, consistent finish. It features a 1,832-mm reach and is available with a three-roll or Lemma-type wrist.

Robotic Case Study: Glass Handling
Robotics World - September 2002. ODL Inc. of Zeeland, Michigan, uses Motoman SK16 and SK45 robots to handle glass panels used in skylights and windows, greatly improving safety and productivity at their plant.

Robotics Increase Performance, Reduce Labor
Material Handling Management - October 2002. This article, by executive editor Clyde E. Witt, mentions how Alvey and Motoman are working together jointly to bring together the best of both palletizing worlds.

Robots Aim Laser Beams for Multi-Processes
Welding Design & Fabrication - October 2002. This article focuses on new trends in laser technology and how the speed, high quality and flexibility of Nd:YAG laser-beam welding technology and robotic automation help manufacturers process parts faster at a lower cost per part. Examples include laser applications at Caterpillar Inc., Honda of America Manufacturing, Inc., and Whirlpool Corporation.

Science Nonfiction: Focusing on Advancements in Laser Cutting
The Fabricator - August 2002. This article by Associate Editor Kevin Cole includes comments by Erik Nieves, Manager of Motoman's Technology Advancement Group.