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Adept Technologies Launches Viper Robot for Improved Payload and Productivity

Adept Technology has come out with a new high-performance six axis robot, Adept Viper s1700D. The Viper is built with high-power motors for better speed of operation and increased payload capacity.

23 Dec 2011

Rockwell Automation to Replace Distributed Control System with PlantPAxAutomation at Warwick Chemicals

Warwick Chemicals has chosen the PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell for replacing its distributed Control System (DCS).

22 Dec 2011

IVAM Presents Microtechnology Solutions for Industrial Automation at Hannover Messe

Microtechnology will be projected as an exclusive avenue for Industrial Automation at HANNOVER MESSE. IVAM and Deutsche Messe have together decided on this location as this was closer to the application markets and the demands of the exhibitors.

21 Dec 2011

Pick and Place Automated Unit from Schunk Best Suited for High Speed Assembly Applications

Schunk has introduced a quick Pick and Place Unit, PPU-E30, which does not require any sensitive moving motor cables. The device is capable of working at high speed cycle rates with accuracies of 0.01 mm. Its speed is suited for assembly operations that deal with placing small components.

From SCHUNK GmbH & Co. KG 17 Dec 2011

First Lego Robotics League Competition for Alderwood Boys and Girls Sponsored by SEMclix

SEMclixwas the sponsor for the Alderwood Boys and Girls Club Lego Robotics team. The team, which is called Radical Red Robots had participated in the First Lego League 2011 which was held at Lynwood, WA. A total of 29 teams had taken part in the competition having students whose ages ranged between nine and fourteen.

16 Dec 2011

Quanser Offers its Robots and Unmanned Vehicles for First Robotics High School Teams

Quanser has thrown open its robotics products for the high school students from the Markham Areas. As many as 20 students from these high schools will be provided with an opportunity to interact with professional engineers at Quanser, which will serve as an inspiration for them to take up careers in engineering.

From Quanser Inc. 15 Dec 2011