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Airgas Displays Automated Metal Fabrication Systems at FABTECH 2011

Airgas along with its Advanced Fabrication Technologies group will be displaying its automated solutions for metal fabrication at FABTECH 2011. FABTECH 2011 is the largest platform, which brings together metal forming, welding, fabricating and finishing technologies together.

16 Nov 2011

Rockwell Automation Wins Order for PlantPAx Process Automation System

Nyrstar Hobart, a multi-metals company awarded a process order for replacing the distributed control system (DCS) at one of its zinc smelting plant in Tasmania with a PlantPAx process automation system from Rockwell Automation.

From Rockwell Automation, Inc. 16 Nov 2011

KUKA Robotic to Showcase Hollow Wrist Arc Welding Robots at FABTECH 2011

KUKA Robotics will be showcasing its new line of hollow wrist arc welding robots at FABTECH 2011. The robots, which will be displayed at FABTECH are KR-5HW, KR-16HW and the KR16l8HW.

From KUKA Aktiengesellschaft 16 Nov 2011

MIT Researchers Develop a Controllable Adhesion System for Aiding Underwater Robots

A research team from MIT has designed a ‘controllable adhesion system’ which can be of help to underwater robot while they undertake underwater missions. The adhesion system provides the robot with a high holding force for safe gripping on a variety of geometries and textures.

14 Nov 2011

Robotiq to Introduce the Adaptive Gripper at FABTECH 2011

Robotiq has revealed its plans of launching the new Adaptive Gripper and the welding component which will be useful in fixture welding applications at FABTECH 2011.

From Robotiq 14 Nov 2011

Robotic Aid for Developing and Examining Glass

Scientists at Fraunhofer Institute have for the first time, introduced a for developing and examining glass. The robot will be involved in developing new kinds of glass and also conduct a thorough examination of its properties.

8 Nov 2011

FANUC Robotics Video Features FANUC Arc Mate Robot Demonstrating Coordinated Motion

FANUC Robotics has uploaded a video on YouTube that features the synchronized motion of a FANUC M-10iA robot in which the robot rotates a basketball and the FANUC ARC Mate 120iC/10L robot moves a marble along the white lines on the basketball.

5 Nov 2011

FIRST Commences Green Fundraising Programs for Robotics Teams from Schools

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) was founded for drawing the youth towards science and technology. FIRST has developed a unique fundraising program called the Green Fundraising program which is offered by robotics teams right from elementary to high school.

4 Nov 2011

Teledyne DALSA Introduces Compact BOA Pro Industrial Vision Solution

A machine vision technology company, Teledyne DALSA, is set to launch the BOA Pro smart cameras for industrial inspection in manufacturing industries. The launch will take place between October 26 and 28 at the Vision China 2011 event at the China International Exhibition Center in Beijing.

21 Oct 2011

Aethon President to Deliver Presentation at RoboBusiness Leadership Summit

Aldo Zini, the President of Aethon, will be delivering the keynote address at the RoboBusiness Leadership Summit for 2011 to be held in Boston on 3 November.

21 Oct 2011