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I am looking for the manufacturer of an end-of-arm vacuum gripper tool. The tool has 4 rows of 7 black rubber cups and the main body of the tool is blue, a simple rectangular design. It is not Coval or Schmalz. Does anyone know what the provider of this tool might be? Thanks in advance, Evin
Robert Dalton from SAS Automation, LLC - General Manager
rdalton [at] sas-automation [dot] com (937) 352-1424
Hi Evin,
My guess would of been Coval or Schmalz. don't know who else it could be. Sorry for not being much help.
Thanks
Tosha Winemiller
SAS Automatin LLC
937-352-1424
We need a robot for semiconductor wet bench processing.
Tony Arquisch from INSYS Industriesystem AG - Area Sales Manager / Business Development
t [dot] arquisch [at] insys.ch 41 317 20 7777
Hello Orazio Russo:
Not sure that we can help but since we are relatively close (Switzerland) we might have a solution. Please send me an Email (t.arquisch@insys.ch)with your requirements.
Look forward to hear from you.
Regards,
Tony
We are looking for information on a vision guided Scara robot that will pick up small pieces of metal (.016" x .142" x .0015") and place them into a 2" x 2" tray. Each tray has approximately 315 recessed areas for each piece of metal. Metal parts are randomly placed on surface for pick up by the robot. Camera will guide robot, and allow robot to orientate the metal piece for correct placement into each recess of the tray. Thanks
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Product Marketing Manager
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-3364
This certainly sounds like a good project for our MYS SCARA robots with MotoSight vision. We have flexible feeder sources and could potentially provide that as well.
Please give me a call to discuss further.
Andrew Goldenberg from Engineering Services Inc. - President
golden [at] esit [dot] com (416) 595-5519, x236
We can help. Please contact us.
Task to install windshield and rear glass onto car body. The body on wheels and sitting on conveyor which is moving with 98mm/sec. Robot needs to track with the line while installing glass. Anybody done line tracking applications?
Hob Wubbena from Universal Robotics - VP Marketing
hobwubbena [at] universalrobotics [dot] com (970) 223-2844
Hi Dmytro,
Universal Robotics is a software engineering company based on NASA/Vanderbilt patents that delivers automated intelligence through 3D sensing, control and intelligence.
We have tracked measurements in 3D of objects as they travel down a conveyor.
I would love to discuss your application with you.
Best regards,
Hob
970 223 2844
Looking for robotics that can be used in the car wash inviroment ie wheel cleaning wheel product application.
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Product Marketing Manager
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-6200
We certainly have robots that could be used for that application. Please give me a call to discuss further.
Andrew Goldenberg from Engineering Services Inc. - President
golden [at] esit [dot] com (416) 595-5519 x 236
We develop robotic-based automation for niche application. Please give me a call to discuss further: 416-346-1581
Joe Campbell from JE Campbell Industrial Marketing - Principal
jecampbell [dot] consulting [at] gmail.com (248) 229-6295
Recommend you contact Erwin DiMalanta at ABB. Their Foundry Prime robots have been deployed in this type of environment.
Call me directly if you would like to discuss the development of this market.
BR/ Joe
Is it possible to place a part on a moving belt accurately enough to minimize the amount of space wasted on the belt? The robot would need to compensate for the moving belt and adjust the position it will place the part.
Patricia Kellogg from Vaccon Company, Inc. - Marketing Manager
pkellogg [at] vaccon [dot] com (774) 324-1217
Evan, I believe if you put a vision system in it would help to minimize the unused space dramaticly.
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Product Marketing Manager
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-6200
Yes, this is a good robot application that we have done before. Please contact me to discuss further.
Jason Jamiel from KC Robotics, Inc. - Service Manager & Senior Applications Engineer
jjamiel [at] kcrobotics [dot] com (513) 860-4442
Yes, You would need to use an option called conveyor tracking. this tracks the conveyor system using an encoder on the motor of the conveyor. If you need any help, shoot me an email
jjamiel@kcrobotics.com
Alfredo Valadez from Wynright Corporation - Business Development
avaladez [at] wynright [dot] com (817) 701-1781
Yes, this is possible by tracking the conveyor with an encoder and connecting it to the robot controller. Many of the robot manufacturers offer this option.
In the forging business, is there a robot out there that can pull parts from our furnace, and load them into our press. We have a high mix of shapes & weights. We have parts that weigh over 2000lbs. Let me know if it is being done already or there are solutions out there. Thanks
Mason Nicholson from Schmalz, Inc. - Marketing Coordinator & Customer Service
mason [dot] nicholson [at] schmalz.us (919) 713-0880, x624
Good afternoon Todd,
We are unable to help you with this request. We do not supply any types of robots we supply the tooling for them only. And even then we do not currently have anything that can withstand a furnace.
Sorry we could not be of any help
Regards,
- Mason Nicholson
Paul Carrier from KC Robotics, Inc. - Project Manager/Engineer
paul [at] kcrobotics [dot] com (513) 860-4442
Todd, given your stated payload requirements the only robot that I know of that could possibly come close is the KUKA Titan 1000. However I fear that this is still not going to be enough to move 2000lbs of part with the weight of the EOAT. If you have any questions feel free to email me directly.
Troy Sather from Ellison Technologies Automation - Controls and Integration Manager
tsather [at] ellisontechnologies [dot] com (402) 650-5242
Todd, Those are some heavy parts and we like to work with heavy parts. Please contact John Burg @ 630-258-0978 or jburg@ellisontechnologies.com to discuss your application.
Thank you,
Troy Sather
Jason Jamiel from KC Robotics, Inc. - Service Manager & Senior Applications Engineer
jjamiel [at] kcrobotics [dot] com (513) 860-4442
Hello, We have built and installed systems that do this sort of work. I have a video of it here on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0aMy4rapRk&feature=share&list=UUjvnRi6MOGN8bkQAXpFGzHw
I myself have also done a lot of foundry applications with robotics. If you need any help or have any questions. please feel free to contact me.
jjamiel@kcrobotics.com
I need to grab and rotate a 12 x 12 x 12 plastic box and rotate it twice 90 degrees in two directions (2 degrees of freedom). I need a wrist not a complete arm. Any suggestions?
Mason Nicholson from Schmalz, Inc. - Marketing Coordinator & Customer Service
mason [dot] nicholson [at] schmalz.us (919) 713-0880, x624
Good Afternoon Todd,
We would recommend one of our vacuum gripping system end-of -arm tools. We have both foam and suction cup grippers that have internal or external vacuum generation that could do this easily.
However we do not offer the robot of the mechanism to do the rotation.
If you have any other questions or would like more information on our vacuum grippers let me know and I can send it to you.
Thank you for your interest in our products
Regards,
- Mason
I'm looking for the parameters of a gantry robot arm and a palletizing robot manipulator.
Mason Nicholson from Schmalz, Inc. - Marketing Coordinator & Customer Service
mason [dot] nicholson [at] schmalz.us (919) 713-0880, x624
We do not provide Robots or gantry systems. We provide the tooling for those types of systems. If you would be interested we could forward your information onto a integrator of ours.
If you want more information please respond to Schmalz@schmalz.us
Regards,
- Mason
We're looking for a robotic cell to load and unload an optical measuring machine with small machined parts (1/2" dia and smaller, 1/2 to 2'in length) from trays contaning 200 pcs
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Product Marketing Manager - Material Handling
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-3364
John,
Yaskawa Motoman has the products to make your project a success. Please contact me to discuss further.
Daniel Hagen from PaR Systems, Inc. - Group Leader - Integration Projects
dhagen [at] par [dot] com (651) 528-5207
John,
PaR Systems is capable of delivering a wide range of robotic automation solutions from small parts to large. We would be happy to discuss your automation needs.
Dan Hagen, PaR Systems, dhagen@par.com, 651-528-5207
Joseph Fox from Systematix Incorporated - Vice President Marketing & Sales
jfox [at] systematix-inc [dot] com (519) 747-9555
Hello John:
Systematix has been involved in machine tending automation, packaging automation and assembly autoimation for many years. We are also very experienced in machine vision applications for inspection, precision non-contact metrology, robotic guidance etc., if this is relevant to this application. Please call to discuss your opportunity further.
Regards
Joseph Fox
I want to load and unload wooden blocks 12" by 16" for a outside wood boiler.
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Technology Leader
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-3364
It sounds like an interesting application. Please give me a call to discuss further. If you could email me some pictures, that would help too.
Tom
Tom Herndon from FIPA Inc. - General Manager
therndon [at] fipa [dot] com (919) 244-1848
Hello Mr. Borsodi,
We can provide you with an End-of-Arm Tool that can pick up single blocks or multiple blocks. Are you looking for a complete system? Please feel free to call or email me as I may be able to assist in putting you in touch with someone that can handle this since we have office all around the world. Thank you, Tom
Patricia Kellogg from Vaccon Company, Inc. - Marketing Manager
pkellogg [at] vaccon [dot] com (774) 324-1217
Albert, is this a manual operation or something different. Do you have compressed air available to you. Please feel free to contact me at my direct line if you would like to discuss further. David Haynes at Vaccon Co. Inc. 774-324-1214.
Andrew Goldenberg from Engineering Services Inc. - President
golden [at] esit [dot] com (416) 595-5519, x236
Please call to discuss. We could offer a solution.
Looking for a robot that can polish and buff a large steel truck bumper. Can you recommend who I might talk to to get pricing, capabilities and availability?
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Product Marketing Manager
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-3364
Hi Tom,
I'm certain that Yaskawa Motoman has a robot that will meet your needs. Please give me a call to discuss further.
Tom Herndon from FIPA Inc. - General Manager
therndon [at] fipa [dot] com (919) 244-1848
Hi Mr. Gordon,
We mfg End of Arm tools that would be able to hold or grip the bumper as it is being polised. There are two ways to do this. You can mount the bumper onto a fixture and then do the polishing with the robot OR you can mount the polishing tool and use the robot to move the bumper along the polishing tool. Please contact me if I can be of any assistance. Thank you, Tom
I am looking for a robotic system which will be able to pick up a single article of clothing such as pant, t-shirt, shorts, etc. from a pile of clothing. The robot needs to drop the single clothing article one foot away onto a conveyor belt.
Tom Herndon from FIPA Inc. - General Manager
therndon [at] fipa [dot] com (919) 244-1848
Hello Mr. Khanji,
Fipa can provide a number of solutions that can pick up various pcs of clothing. We do NOT sell robots but would be more than happy to help with the EOAT. Thank you, Tom
Tom Herndon
Fipa Inc.
www.fipa.com
Lauren Ciampichini from ABB Inc. - Marketing Communications
lauren [dot] ciampichini [at] us.abb.com (248) 391-9000 x8763
Please review the ABB page on Picking, Packing, and Palletizing. Robot-based automation ensures you get the flexibility, productivity and reliability you need to meet ever shorter product life-cycles, new packaging designs, multiple pack sizes & product variants, and batch manufacturing.
http://www.abb.com/product/us/9AAC129475.aspx
I'm looking to purchase an industrial robotic arm for biomechanical joint simulation (ankle, knee, etc.). I'm looking for a robot controller combo that can do both displacement control and force control. i'm looking for about a ~150kg payload. Any suggestions?
Randy Harrison from Sage Automation - Application Engineer
randyh [at] sagerobot [dot] com (800) 731-9111
Fanuc, Kuka, and ABB have robots that meet your specifications.
James Cooper from KUKA Robotics Corporation - Vice President, Sales & Marketing
jamescooper [at] kukarobotics [dot] com (586) 465-8817
KUKA is involved in many biomedical applications as you describe. Please contact me and I will put you in contact with our person who handles these applications.
Hi i am doing project in robotics and i need some help regarding that. I would appreciate if anybody can answer me to this question:- Consider rectangular packages moving along a conveyor belt being observed by a camera which communicated with a palletizing robot. What information does the tobot need to retrieve the packages, assuming the packages are spaced sufficiently for the robot to pick up the leading packet and palletize it in time to be ready for next packet? The orientation on the conveyor belt is assumed to be random. Thanks
Earl Wohlrab from Intelligrated Systems Inc. - Manager - Robotic Integration
earl [dot] wohlrab [at] intelligrated.com 314-995-2462
Rachit,
Not exactly sure why the need for vision. There are likely some options that can be added to the conveying system that will alleviate the need for a vision package. If I'm missing something left me know.
Is there a standard palletizing cycle to compare relative palletizing robot speed upon? I've heard reference to 400MM up and 2000MM over cycle, but was wondering if it is referenced by any ANSI/RIA standard. ANSI/RIA R15.05 has other standard cycles identified but makes no mention of a standard palletizing cycle.
Earl Wohlrab from Intelligrated Systems Inc. - Manager - Robotic Integration
earl [dot] wohlrab [at] intelligrated.com 314-995-2462
Jason,
There is not a tightly defined robot cycle time that can be applied to palletizing. A decent rule of thumb for cartons is 10 - 12 cpm, depending on how tight the cell is and what type of tooling is being used. double that rete for bag palletizing.
We are in need of 2 axis gantry robots which can cater to our storage system. The rack size may be 8m length by 4m height.
Isabelle Roberts from BRIC Engineered Systems - Business Development
iroberts [at] briceng [dot] com (905) 436-8867
BRIC offers an extensive line of Gantry Robots. Please email me your contact information for further details. iroberts@briceng.com
Randy Harrison from Sage Automation - Application Engineer
randyh [at] sagerobot [dot] com (800) 731-9111
Mr. Sharath, I would be glad to look at your project specifications. Sage is gantry robot manufacturer with representation in India. Regards, Randy.
Earl Wohlrab from Intelligrated Systems Inc. - Manager-Robotic Integration
earl [dot] wohlrab [at] intelligrated.com (866) 936-7300
How mant individual pick/place locations wil the gantry need to service. What is the overall live load of the item being handled.
I am interested in the name of some proven integrators that can supply a turn key system to load cables and products in consumer electronics packaging applications. We are located in southeast Alabama.
Josh Holtsberry from RobotWorx - Publicist
jholtsberry [at] robots [dot] com 740-383-8383
Hi Tim,
RobotWorx specializes in turnkey robotic systems for a variety of applications. Our company is an FANUC Authorized Systems Integrator and a Motoman Solution Provider. We'd love to talk with you about your application. I encourage you to give our sales department a call or visit our website www.robots.com for more information.
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Technology Leader
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com (937) 847-3364
Hi Tim,
Motoman has a number of system integrators that we could recommend based on the specifics of your project. Please contact me to discuss further.
Tom
Mike Tuohey from PIAB USA, Inc. - Marketing Communications Manager
mtuohey [at] piab [dot] com (800) 321-7422
Piab has a large range of vacuum products that can be used to handle products in a packaging application.. Along with our local distributor, we can provide a turnkey automated system.
In your area, contact Air Hydro Power Alabama in Mintgomery at 866-270-7041.
Thanks.
James Cooper from KUKA Robotics Corporation - Vice President, Sales & Marketing
jamescooper [at] kukarobotics [dot] com (586) 465-8817
Tim,
KUKA Robotics offers a number of Official System Partners who could review your application and offer solutions. If you contact me at jamescooper@kukarobotics.com, I will put you in contact with our local Account Manager who can discuss your application and bring in a Partner to offer a solution concept.
Isabelle Roberts from BRIC Engineered Systems - Business Development
iroberts [at] briceng [dot] com (905) 436-8867
BRIC offers turn key systems. Please forward me further information of your application for our review. iroberts@briceng.com
We are in need of robotic solution for loading of 35 Kg SBr & PBR bales in open trucks. 16 MT in one truck after picking up from crates 1.2 mtr high. We are expecting 1000 MT load / day. Kindly suggest suitable equipment which has to be in tandem with ASRS
Matthew Garcia from Thiele Technologies / SWF - Robotic Product Manager
matt [dot] garcia [at] thieletech.com (559) 638-8484 x8105
Mr. Nanaavati,
I would be delighted to provide you with a solution to your needs. Please contact me so that we can discuss all of the details.
Thanks You!
Matthew Garcia
Product Manager - Robotics
Thiele Technologies, Inc.
1 (559) 638-8484 ex 8388105
Randy Harrison from Sage Automation - Application Engineer
randyh [at] sagerobot [dot] com (800) 731-9111
Mr. Nanavati, My company has many systems in operation handling rubber bales. Please contact me and we discuss you project in more detail. Regards.
Isabelle Roberts from BRIC Engineered Systems - Business Development
iroberts [at] briceng [dot] com (905) 436-8867
BRIC offers a range of solutions that may be helpful. Please forward me further details for our review. iroberts@briceng.com
We received some Robotic grippers and want to know more about them. I believe they are for the ingot/smelting industry. Plenty of pics and specs for the interested party. Thanks...
Samuel Bouchard from Robotiq Gripper Company - CEO
samuel [at] robotiq [dot] com (418) 800-0045
Dan,
if you want to send me pics and specs, I might be able to help.
Jerry Osborn from Wolf Robotics & Rimrock Corp. - General Manager
jlosborn [at] rimrockcorp [dot] com 614-471-5926
Dan, Rimrock has extensive robotics experience in Die Casting, Foundry and Forging, so it is likely we can help you.
Jerry
Joe Phillips from IPR Robotics, LLC - Regional Manager
joe [dot] phillips [at] iprrobotics.com (248) 556-7556 x120
Dan,
We supply Robotic Grippers for the Die Casting arena.
Send me some pics and I can help you out. Also any help in the future with sizing and specifiying on a gripper for your application, don't hesitate to contact me.
We are looking to sell two very large, rail mounted robots that were fabricated and installed in a factory in 2006 to perform spot welding on a large structure. These machines were adapted from standard material handling robots and can still be used for that application. The working envelop is 100 feet (X) by 13 feet (Y), by 5 feet (Z). The ideal application for these robots would be the movement of pallets or large tools from vertical storage racks to and from a staging area. Similar robots have also been used in polishing and painting applications. What would be the best way to identify a potential domestic or overseas buyer for these robots as a system or in parts?
Earl Raynal Jr from Motion Controls Robotics, Inc. - Sales Manager
earl [dot] raynal [at] mcri-us.com 231.622.8600
Can you forward more information on the robots. We may have an application for them.
We are looking for a robot for 1. Lifting our product ( approx. 15 kg ), weigh it in the weighscale, pack in a box. Shift the box ( containing 2 - 3 Nos of our product) . 2. Pushing solid materials ( of varying sizes and shapes ) inside our furnace. Presently , both activities are carried out manually.
Matthew Garcia from Thiele Technologies / SWF - Product Manager - Robotics
matt [dot] garcia [at] thieletech.com
Try contacting Barry Wehmiller Design Group
MPL Silicon Towers No. 23-1/B3Velachery Tambaram Main Road
Pallikaranai, ChennaiChennai600100
+91 (0) 44 4390 9100
+91 (0) 44 4390 9211
sales@bwir.com
http://www.bwir.com
Randy Harrison from Sage Automation - Application Engineer
randyh [at] sagerobot [dot] com (800) 731-9111
Mr. Sundaram, I would like to talk to you in more detail about your project. I have an automation partner in Bangalore. Regards.
We want to make a multipack that combines bottles of different flavors, that are produced in two different lines. We thought about altering the course of some bottles into a new end of line. The robot should gather the bottles and then palletize the multipacks. Other idea was that the robot picks the bottles of a tray or something like that into an end of line, and then palletizes the multipacks. I hope you can help us, thank you very much
Tom Sipple from Motoman Robotics - Technology Leader
tom [dot] sipple [at] motoman.com
There are a number of ways to solve your problem. I would be glad to help you with it. Please contact me to discuss the project further.
Tom Sipple
Handling Technology Leader
Yaskawa America
Motoman Robotics Division
805 Liberty Lane
West Carrollton, OH 45449
Telephone 937.847.3364
Fax 937.847.6277
Frank Carzoli from Axium Inc. - Director, Sales and Business Development
frank [dot] carzoli [at] axiumsolutions.com
There are many ways to do this. Axium has done numerous projects based on this. PLease give me a call so that we could discuss this project a little more in detail at 514-604-0501
Axium Inc.
Randy Harrison from Sage Automation - Application Engineer
randyh [at] sagerobot [dot] com (800) 731-9111
Aldana,
A couple of things to consider.
1 - Are the bottles the same size? If not the tool would need to accommodate the range of sizes.
2 - Are you presenting product to the robot in the same fashion on both lines? or does the robot have to pick the product differently for each type of product?
3 - Can the bottles be pick in multiples? such as 6 or 12 at a time?
If you can send me your system spec, I would be glad to take a look at your project.
Thanks,
Randy Harrison
Sage Automation
Is there any cost studies and data that exists that can be shared that have been done in this industry of robots that show ROI, vs other handling systems that are used in manufacturing? I am trying to find some evidence in this industry that shows real data collected showing the cost benefit of robots and the use of robots to allow a company to become more green (efficient...less use of energy consumption).
Mike Tuohey from PIAB USA, Inc. - Marketing Communications Manager
mtuohey [at] piab [dot] com (800) 321-7422
Piab's products are used often in robotic applications. I can send you some whitepapers on the subject of choosing the right vacuum system and how that can affect your carbon footprint in terns of saving energy and becoming more green. Thank you.














