MOTOMAN DIRECT

June 30 , 2004

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

Featured Products

ProcessWorld II-200
This compact and highly flexible robotic solution features a six-axis Motoman UP6 robot and standard configurable components that can be configured for virtually any process to ensure high performance, uptime and maximum reliability. Applications for ProcessWorld II-200 include: deburring, dispensing, gluing, grinding, inspection, sanding, sealing, and others...

ArcWorld 1000 with NX100 Controller
This popular fully integrated, pre-engineered robotic arc welding solution features the EA1400N "Expert Arc" welding robot, a two-position indexing rotary turntable, and total safety environment. It is deigned to meet high-volume production for small- to medium-size parts...

ArcWorld II-50 Series
The highly compact AWII-50 and AWII-52 models require minimal installation space, yet provide affordable wire-to-weld solutions for light- to medium-volume welding applications involving small- to medium-sized workpieces. The AWII-50 features the EA1400N "Expert Arc" welding robot with a single fixed welding station, while the ArcWorld II-52 has dual fixed welding stations - both models provide a total safety environment...


Corporate News

Motoman's 15-year Anniversary
We will celebrate our 15th anniversary with official commemorative ceremonies October 21, 22, and 23.

"What in the URL?"
If you need information about Motoman's products or services, be sure to use Motoman's official website at www.motoman.com. Do not be confused by other companies who are using the trademarked Motoman name as part of their Internet address without authorization and have made unauthorized use of copyrighted material from the Motoman website and data sheets for their own website. Deal direct with Motoman or with one of our Motoman Solution Providers or authorized integrators. If you have questions about whether someone is an authorized integrator, please call Motoman at (937) 847-3242 or e-mail us at info@motoman.com.

Motoman has a new two-page Corporate data sheet that highlights our history of innovation and reasons why we have become the global leader in robotic automation...

Motoman has some new ads running in trade magazines
If you haven't seen them yet, please follow these links...


Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles

Motoman case studies are grouped by application category on our website. Some new case studies include:

  • Material Handling >10 lbs - Motoman UP130 robot with custom multi-function gripper palletizes cases of household and construction caulking
  • Material Handling >10 lbs (Machine Tending) - Motoman UP50 robot loads/unloads formed metal plumbing components to/from a machining center.
  • Material Handling <10 lbs and >10 lbs - Two Motoman SP80X robot systems perform case palletizing of incandescent lamps used in industrial and consumer lighting.
  • Welding: GMAW - Motoman UP20 robot welds exhaust manifold final and subassemblies fixtured on a high-speed, servo-tilt servo-rotate positioner.
  • GMAW and Material Handling <10 lbs - Flexible multiple robot cell (with one Motoman UP20, two UP50, and two UP6 robots) performs tack-welding and "jigless" final welding of exhaust manifolds for a Tier-One automotive supplier.
  • Material Removal - Laser Cutting - Two Motoman UP20 robots laser cut flat and contoured school bus body panels fixtured on a high-speed positioner.

Recent articles appearing in trade publications include:

"Robots' Capabilities Stack Up Well in Palletizing Operations"
Robotics World - May 2004. Photos of Motoman robots and comments by Motoman's Senior Director of Marketing, Carl Traynor, are included in this article by RW Editor Rob Spencer...


Customer Satisfaction & Training

It's Always Been Cool to Attend Motoman School
Sign up now for new NX100 training classes available starting in August. In addition to a new 2.5-day XRC to NX100 transition class, Motoman will offer IACET-certified Basic and Advanced NX100 Programming, and NX100 Maintenance classes in our $2 million AIR-CONDITIONED state-of-the-art Technical Education Center...

Register Online for Motoman Training Classes
Register for Motoman training classes online through Motoman's website...