Robotics and positioning
Robots are computer-controlled machines that are able to sense, grip and move objects. Positioning relates to a controlled process whereby the position of a part or a body is reached through a previously inputted command. Includes robotic assembly, robotic handling, robotic welding, robotic machining and positioning stages.
Product & Service Resources
PI's M-687 XY stage system for inverted microscopes offers high positional stability weblink
The compact M-687 motorised microscope XY stage system from Physik Instrumente (PI) is designed for inverted microscopes and offers the high stability that is essential in long-term imaging applications.
CCS rotary stages from Aerotech provide automated material handling weblink
Aerotech has introduced the CCS series of rotary stages, which utilises direct-drive technology for 24/7 production environments and provides automated handling of a wide range of materials.
Schaeffler offers support services alongside multi-axis handling and positioning systems weblink
Schaeffler is offering a range of technical support services alongside its portfolio of multi-axis handling and positioning systems and components to help customers reduce machine build times and costs.
Igus releases Robolink range of lightweight connection joints for humanoid systems weblink
Igus’s Robolink range of connection joints for humanoid systems is suitable for applications such as general lightweight construction, handling and automation.
Video feature: a look back over the past 50 years at Newport video
This year, Newport celebrates half a century of ‘engineering excellence and foundation’. This video looks back over the past 50 years at the company, which specialises in a range of precision motion products.
Hepcomotion offers ring and track systems for applications such as food production weblink
Vee bearing ring and track systems from Hepcomotion are designed to help to minimise material movement and conserve floor space in applications such as food and pharmaceutical production.
Igus offers adjustable retraction system for multi-axis robot applications weblink
The Retraction System Pneumatic (RSP) adjustable retraction system from Igus — for use with Igus Triflex R energy chains — is suitable for multi-axis robots, such as large palletising robots and small welding robots.
Product guide: Surtech offers tips on how to choose the modules that make up a robot cell download
This guide from Surtech Surface Technology Products helps customers to choose the correct robot for operations such as grinding, linishing, deburring and polishing.
Zwick develops robotic system designed to automatically test concrete-reinforcing bars weblink
Zwick has developed a robotic system for testing steel concrete-reinforcing bars and concrete mesh reinforcement.
Micromech offers high precision tripod for Alio's XY cross roller stage
Now available from Micromech, Alio’s PKM XY Tripod system is designed to replace Hexapod in a variety of applications with three-, four-, five- and six-axis motion needs.
Suppliers
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Kawasaki Robotics video article
Kawasaki Robotics (Company Profile)
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ABB Robotics article
ABB is a leading supplier of industrial robots, modular manufacturing systems and service. A strong solutions focus helps manufacturers improve productivity, product quality and worker safety. ABB has installed more than 190,000 robots worldwide.
