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Software improves robot-based diecasting

ABB has launched RobotWare DieCast, a powerful software product for easy programming and operation of ABB robots, dedicated to machine tending and post processing  Brochure available  

News from ABB Robotics (21 September 2006)

Science Museum shows what brains can do next

 Technical background article   Today's medical technology could be used in the future to enhance our brains to make them work quicker and better, as revealed in a new free exhibition opening at the Science Museum

News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (28 August 2006)

Integrating the renowned Comau Industrial Robots

Process automation and robotics specialist Barr and Paatz of Totnes has become an integration partner for the world renowned range of Comau industrial robots

News from Barr and Paatz (26 July 2006)

Industry leader sells 5,000th UK robot

 User application article   ABB, the global power and automation technology group, has announced the sale of its 5,000th robot into the UK market: significantly this was another robot delivered into the food manufacturing sector  Brochure available  

News from ABB Robotics (25 July 2006)

Strategic partnership agreement with Cognex

Staubli robotics, with a complete range of robots of all sizes announces a partner agreement with Cognex Corporation, a leading world supplier of machine vision systems and industrial identification

News from Staubli UK (Robotics) (26 June 2006)

Heavy duty actuator for linear drives

Hoerbiger-Origa has launched a heavy duty version of its market leading OSP linear actuator, based around a four-row recirculating ball bearing guide and polished, hardened steel guide rail  Brochure available  

News from Hoerbiger-Origa (12 May 2006)

Vacuum generator for pick and place operations

The latest Parker Hannifin Moduflex Miniature Vacuum Generator has been developed to offer a compact, lightweight solution for use in a variety of automation and product handling applications  Brochure available  

News from Parker Hannifin ( 8 May 2006)

Keyswitch facilitates safety in robot programming

Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced an option pod with keyswitch for the company's amGard range of modular safety gate switches

News from Fortress Interlocks ( 5 April 2006)

Robot package for mould unloading applications

Six-axis industrial robots are increasingly regarded as a cost-competitive and flexible alternative to conventional Cartesian gantry systems for plastic injection demoulding applications

News from Barr & Paatz ( 8 March 2006)

Robot for spot welding and materials handling

ABB introduces a spot welding and materials handling robot able to route process cables inside the upper arm, thus eliminating cable wear and protecting against weld spatters, heat and collisions  Brochure available  

News from ABB Robotics (10 February 2006)

Wittmann unveils post Fakuma 05 innovations

At the Fakuma plastics exhibition Wittmann launched new products in robotics, materials drying and handling and mould temperature control, as well as innovations in electronics and wireless operations

News from Wittmann UK (11 November 2005)

Robot saves vital space in injection moulding

ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, introduces the IRB 4450S - a new six-axis shelf robot ideal for tending mid-size injection moulding machines  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) ( 9 November 2005)

Sandretto UK works for Avalon Plastics

The Sandretto UK expanding automation and ancillaries arm has added Avalon Plastics of Glastonbury to a growing list of satisfied customers for their turnkey service in plastics production

News from Sandretto UK ( 7 November 2005)

Robot saves vital space in the foundry

ABB introduces the IRB 4500S - the newest version of the highly successful IRB 4400 series robot, particularly suited to applications where space is at a minimum, such as in the foundry environment  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) (28 October 2005)

RNA to supply six-axis robots from SVIA

ABB has linked up with specialised automation company, RNA Automation, and Svensk Industriautomation AB, to supply six-axis robots for a new collaborative venture between the companies  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) (24 October 2005)

New SCARA has longest reach in class

The latest addition to the highly successful range of SCARA robots has a reach of 1050mm, with a maximum payload capacity of 20kg, making the new TH1050 one of the most versatile machines in its class  Brochure available  

News from TM Robotics (26 September 2005)

Software for high speed picking applications

ABB Robotics have developed a productivity enhancing PC-based software concept named PickMaster, a tool for fast integration of robots with conveying product transportation belts and vision cameras  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) (20 September 2005)

Advanced robots for new Freelander production

ABB has won a contract from the Ford Motor Company Premier Automotive Group for the supply of six-axis robots on a new manufacturing project at the Halewood plant  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) (14 September 2005)

Robot remote fault diagnosis and service

ABB AnyWhere, a software package designed to remotely connect robot production cells with the local ABB Customer Support Desk, streamlines the way that robot problems are diagnosed and solved  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) (23 August 2005)

Powerful new robot provides perfect palletising

The IRB 660 is a state-of-the-art, dedicated palletising robot combining an extremely rapid cycle time with a 3 m reach and 250 kg payload, making it ideal for palletising bags, boxes, crates, bottles  Brochure available  

News from ABB Automation Technologies (Robotics) ( 1 August 2005)

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