MOTOMAN DIRECT

April 30 , 2004

Welcome to the April, 2004 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.

Featured Products

NX100 Controller
The NX Controller extends Motoman's Multiple Robot Control leadership and adds system-level cell/robot control capability - reducing complexity and cost. Features include an on-board ladder logic editor and configurable touch-screen human machine interface (HMI) on the programming pendant, and unmatched connectability, including a standard Ethernet port with TCP/IP and FTP protocols.

ArcWorld V-6300
Motoman introduces the fifth-generation of ArcWorld cell design, delivering HyperProductivity® using three overhead-mounted EA1400 application-specific welding robots with integrated cabling -- in a footprint that uses 44% less floorspace than a three-robot ArcWorld cells with floor-mounted robots

EA1400N and EA1900N "Expert Arc" Welding Robots
The revolutionary, patented integrated internal cabling design of these "Expert Arc" robots offers tremendous advantages over general-purpose robots.

ES165N and ES200N "Expert Spot" Welding Robots
These robots feature an integrated spot harness design that eliminates cable interference and extends cable life, saving thousands of dollars over the life of the robot .

Other Motoman robots that feature the NX100 controller include:
UP50N, UP20MN, HP3, HP6, HP20, HP165.


Corporate News

Motoman's Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey
We are pleased to announce that customers surveyed gave Motoman a record-high overall 4.47 score out of a possible 5.0 rating for customer satisfaction. This is the fourth consecutive year that Motoman has exceeded our targeted ratings goal for Customer Satisfaction.

Motoman Solution Provider Forum
Motoman hosted more than 40 representatives from strategic partners at a three-day technical forum April 27, 28 and 29. Flow Robotics received a special award as Motoman's Integrator of the Year for 2003.

Kazumasa (Kazu) Okabe Joins Motoman Team as Senior Vice-President
Motoman welcomes Mr. Okabe, who will serve as a board member, as well as an officer of the company. His responsibilities will include sales to Japanese American Companies and serving as a liaison for large global automotive opportunities.


Editorials & Articles

"De-Commoditizing the Robot" - Automotive Design & Production - April 2003
This article by Editor-in-Chief Gary S. Vasilash discusses how Motoman's new robot controller, the NX100, and new application-specific robots have changed the paradigm for the robotics industry.

"Keeping Customers Happy" - Fabricating & Metalworking Online - April 2004
This article by editor Misty Rose-Moore talks about the importance role customer satisfaction plays in retaining customer loyalty.

"Action!" - Robotics World - March 2003
Photo and short article on Motoman robots used in the action movie, "Paycheck" starring Ben Affleck and Uma Thurman.


Customer Satisfaction & Training

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