November 15, 2004
Welcome to the November, 2004 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.
Featured Products
HP-Series “High-Performance” Robots
High-speed HP-Series robots (HP3, HP6, HP20, HP165)
are available in 3-, 6-, 20- and 165-kg payloads and are designed to
provide high performance and HyperProductivity.
NX100 Controller
The
revolutionary NX100 controller features a Windows ® CE
programming pendant with color touch screen, high-speed processing, unmatched
memory (60,000 steps, 10,000 instructions), built-in Ethernet, and a
robust PC architecture. The NX100 features password protections with
four levels and up to 100 individual users.
SP100XF
Robot
Ideal for palletizing in freezer environments, the high-speed
four axis SP100XF robot operates in extremely cold temperatures to –30
degrees C (–22 degrees Fahrenheit) -– without the need for
a heated robot jacket or the associated additional maintenance and expense.
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
Celebrates One Mission. 15 Satisfying Years
Motoman Inc.'s 15-year
anniversary celebration included tours of Headquarters in West Carrollton
and our Manufacturing facility in Troy , as well as technical forums
for customers on October 22, and tours and a celebration for Motoman
employees and their 
immediate families on October 23. Ohio Governor
Bob Taft spoke at a Motoman-sponsored dinner on October 21.
Motoman’s
Newest Strategic Partner
AutoPak Engineering
Corporation, a leading manufacturer and integrator of sanitary stainless
steel conveyors and ancillary equipment in Puerto Rico has signed a
strategic partnership agreement with Motoman Inc. AutoPak will purchase,
sell and integrate a range of Motoman industrial robots in North America
and the Caribbean , providing pharmaceutical, medical and food packagers
with greater access to Motoman’s high performance robots and
AutoPak’s cost-effective conveyors and integration services.
Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles
"Custom
Robot Solves Palletizing Challenge"
Robotics
World - September 2004. Cover and Featured Case Study on Sico Inc.'s
St-Hubert plant in Quebec , Canada uses a Motoman UP130 robot to palletize
cases of caulking onto pallets.
"Welding
Power Sources Go Digital"
by
Chris Anderson - The Fabricator - October 2004. Article discusses how
digital welding power sources offer real-time feedback and other advantages.
"Robots
Go Hollywood
"
by Chris Anderson - Welding Design
and Fabrication - September 2004. This article uses the example of how
robots were used in the movie “Paycheck” to illustrate just
how far robot technology has advanced in terms of ease of programming
and functionality.
Customer Satisfaction & Training
NX100
Training Classes
Motoman now offers a variety of NX100 classes, including:
Basic Programming, NX100 Operator’s, Accelerated Programming,
NXC.I/O Ladder Programming, NX Operator’s Upgrade, NX Operators
Upgrade w/Arc, Maintenance, and XRC to NX100 Transition...
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Online for Motoman Training Classes
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website...