September 2 , 2005
Welcome to the September 2005 issue of Motoman Direct, containing news, product information, and updates from Motoman Inc.
Featured Products
NXC100
Controller
One
of the smallest controllers in its class, the NXC100 is ideal for robotic
applications such as small parts handling, assembly and packaging applications.
Lightweight and compact, the NXC100 easily mounts under conveyors, in
control cabinets or in other small places...
New! Four-axis
EPL300 “Expert Palletizing” robot »
Designed specifically for palletizing applications, this high-yield
manipulator features a 300-kg payload and 360-degree work envelope that
allow it to service multiple infeed conveyors and pallet loading stations.
New! Compact,
dual-arm DA9IC robot « with integrated controller features
working envelopes on both sides of a traverse axis, providing extreme
flexibility and coordinated, independent control of up to 11 axes
of motion.
This addition to the ArcWorld® family features one or two overhead-mounted EA1400N "Expert Arc" welding robots, a MR-300 rotary positioner and total safety environment, and provides up to 40 percent floorspace savings over similar workcell with floor-mounted robots.
Corporate News
Motoman adds to Customer Satisfaction StaffJim Luellan joins Motoman as Senior Manager, Service Operations and Doug Burnside joins as Manager, Customer Care.
Howdy
Partner!
Check out the Motoman Solution Providers pages that provide quick links to many
of our third-party systems integrators with specific areas of process expertise,
as well as integration experience with Motoman robots.
Editorials, Case Studies, & Articles
Robot
Trends in Established & Emerging Markets
Robotics
World - June 2005
This article by Motoman's President, Craig Jennings discusses the expanding
role of robotics in an increasing number of nontraditional markets.
Small
Shop with Top-Notch Equipment »
Welding Design & Fabrication
- June 2005 and SW/SE/NE Manufacturing News – July 2005
Tucker
Machine & Steel Service Inc. ( Leesburg, FL)is a small machine and
fabrication shop with 50-60 people that uses Motoman state-of-the-art
ArcWorld 1000 solutions to weld a variety of parts, including reinforcements
in precast concrete...
Lean
Automotive Supplier Uses Robots, Flex Machines to Increase Productivity
Robotics Online – posted July 27, 2005
Aztec Manufacturing Corporation
(Romulus, Michigan, a tier-one supplier of mid- and high-volume precision
machined castings and forgings to the automotive industry, uses Motoman
robots for machine loading/unloading and material handling applications
to increase productivity, improve part quality, and provide 100% part
inspection for quality assurance...
Handle with Care
Manufacturing Automation - June
2005 and Machine Design – August 2004
Lubricant manufacturer,
JTM Products, Inc. in Solon, Ohio, uses a Motoman UP165 robot to palletize
25- and 40-lb pails and cases of quart or gallon containers...
Customer Satisfaction & Training
Credits
for On-Site Training now available
Students can now receive Continuing Education Units (CEU)
credits for training classes provided at customer facilities...
Train
Without Stopping Production
Keep your robots in production while taking XRC classes on-site using PC-based
Virtual Robot Controllers (VRCs) that simulate robot motions programmed using
the standard XRC teach pendant.
You can now register for all Motoman training classes in the U.S. and Canada on-line through Motoman's website.