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News Release from: ABB Robotics
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 27 May 2005
ABB Robot Technology Days - 6/7 July
2005
ABB is set to host two more of its popular Technology Days on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 July, at the ABB Solutions Centre, Milton Keynes, to demonstrate what's hot in industrial robots
ABB, the global power and automation technologies group, is set to host two more of its popular Technology Days on Wednesday 6 and Thursday 7 July, at the ABB Solutions Centre, Milton Keynes Aimed at customers, potential customers and channel partners alike, all are sure of a warm welcome as ABB once again throws open its doors to demonstrate what's hot in industrial robots, robot controllers, software and peripherals; as well as providing free robot training and a range of interactive displays throughout the two days
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 9 Jul 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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Though the final line-up is yet to be confirmed, visitors can expect to see several debutantes to the ABB industrial robot portfolio, and the highlight of the event will be the official UK launch of the IRB 1600 small robot, IRB 660 palletiser, IRB 260 packing robot and IRB 4450 'shelf' robot.
The new ABB small robot, the IRB 1600, will be on show in a typical plastic injection moulding machine cell, and this is complemented by a new software product, RobotWare - Plastics Moulding.
Effective team working with ABB robots is now a viable and economic proposition - achieved through the immense processing power of the new robot controller the IRC5 and its embedded MultiMove function.
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Visitors will be able to see just how effective the IRC5 really is - with regular demonstrations of its abilities and powers as it links up with a state-of-the-art MultiArc welding system.
The MultiArc demonstration will include two 'team working' robots, workpiece positioner and the new state-of-the-art Migrob 500 Power Source.
Standard arc welding cells will also be demonstrated, including the FlexArc system, along with Virtual Arc, a process software tool that transforms welding from a 'black art' into a practical science.
A range of 'Service Technologies' demonstrations will take place, including a look at 'SmartSpares' - a simple and effective way to manage and track the usage of critical automation spares, to ensure that parts are easily accessible when they are needed most - during a breakdown.
On top of the equipment demos already listed, ABB will have a robot reconditioning and 'asset optimisation' display area; paint process demonstrations and technology updates; presentations by ABB staff with process expertise on trends and new technologies; presentations on Overall Equipment Efficiency and Real TPI demonstration; ABB Automation Technologies Product displays; ABB robot and wireless sensor cell; and WebWare and RobotStudio interactive tours.
David Marshall, ABB business manager - robotics, comments: "Our Technology Days bring together all that is new in robot-based manufacturing under the one roof.
For the smallest manufacturing outfit right through to the largest multi-national company, there will be ABB products, demonstrations, new technologies and just plain helpful advice, which will be directly relevant to improving your organisational manufacturing efficiency." Those wishing to attend the ABB Technology Days or requiring further information are requested to contact Natasha Lester. Request free introductory details about products from ABB Robotics ...
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