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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