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November 2008 Email Sponsor

Email Sponsor - ABB

ABB Inc.

FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - ATI Industrial AutomationRobotic Collision Sensors
Prevent costly damage to robotic end-effectors resulting from robot crashes. Click to read more.

ATI Industrial Automation 
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - ATI Industrial AutomationMulti-Axis Force/Torque Sensors
Our Sensors give robots a tactile sense of touch by sending force and torque feedback to control the robot's positioning. Click to read more.

ATI Industrial Automation 
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - DENSO RoboticsDENSO 4-, 5- and 6-Axis Robots
DENSO offers a wide range of compact 4-, 5- and 6-axis robots, for payloads up to 20 kg and reaches from 350 to 1300 mm. Click to read more.

DENSO Robotics 
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - EPSON RobotsEPSON G-Series Gives you More
G-Series SCARA robots give you more Power of Choice than ever before Click to read more.

EPSON Robots
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - FANUCNew M-2000iA Super Heavy-Duty Robot
FANUC Robotics’ new M-2000iA is the world’s largest and strongest six-axis robot. Click to read more.

FANUC Robotics America, Inc.
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - NorthwireEndurance™ Vision Cable Assemblies
Northwire's Endurance™ vision cable assemblies are engineered with advanced, industrial-grade connectors and cables. Click to read more.

Northwire Inc. 
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - YamahaOptoShield OS3101 Laser Scanner
Intrusion indicators, intelligent diagnostics, easy-to-use configurations tool, robust and self contained, USA built! Click to read more.

OMRON Scientific Technologies Inc.  
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - YamahaPressure Sensitive Safety Mats
Built tough for tough treatment, Safety Mats guard machine operators against hazards and dangers in a robotic work cell.  Click to read more.

OMRON Scientific Technologies Inc.  
FEATURED PRODUCT
Featured Product - YamahaYAMAHA 500mm SCARA Robot
Yamaha SCARA robots are available in 13 different arm lengths from 120mm to 1200mm. Click to read more.

Yamaha Robotics 

News from the Forum: Why Robotics Online is a Competitive Advantage to RIA Members

Leaders from the robotics industry converged in Orlando in the first week of November for the 16th annual Robotics Industry Forum. As the Association explored the state-of-the-industry, attendees learned first-hand about business opportunities, market trends and how Robotics Online gives them a competitive advantage.   more...



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Feature Article 

High-Density Robotic Painting: Latest Trend Lowers Costs
by Randy Schuetz, Technology Leader – Painting and Dispensing and Mary Kay Morel, Staff Writer/Editor, Motoman Inc.


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Case Studies, Articles, Technical Papers

Coating: Automotive Components
ABB System Handles Complete Interior and Exterior Body Painting of Utility Vehicle 
Submitted by RIA Supplier Member, ABB Inc.

Coating: Defense/Military
Painting the Stealth 
Submitted by RIA Researcher Member, Sandia National Laboratories

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Newsletter NotebookNewsletter Notebook

Stäubli Corporation Announces 40,000 Square Foot Facility Expansion for the Production of Solar Connector Systems

Adept Technology Executes Restructuring Plan 

ATS Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2009 Results 

Adept Technology Reports Fiscal 2009 First Quarter Results 

Tom Schockman Named Vice-President, Finance and Accounting, and Chief Financial Officer for Motoman Inc.

John Donlon Named Vice-President U.S. Sales for Motoman Inc.  

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Robot Orders Down 19% in North America In First Nine Months of 2008

Robotics industry statistics released by RIA report that North American based robotics companies saw new orders from North American manufacturing companies decline 19% through September 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. A total of 10,279 robots valued at $743.4 million were ordered by North American manufacturing companies through September. more…

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Now Available: National Robot Safety Conference XX ProceedingsJFE

Learn about the latest advances in robot and machine safety as reported at last month’s 20th Anniversary National Robot Safety Conference in Indianapolis. Access all the outstanding and valuable presentations by owning the conference proceedings. Plus, package includes a copy of the ANSI/RIA R15.06 (robot safety standard), the national adoption of the international robot safety standard ANSI/RIA/ISO 10218-1-2007, the newly published Technical Report RIA TR R15.206 Guidelines for implementing the 10218-1, and the TR R15.106 (technical report on teaching multiple robots). (When purchased separately a $190 value)

Limited quantities available of this exceptional package! Order online below or call 734/994-6088.

Non-Member Price: $250.00 … Click here for more information or to order.
Member Price: $225.00Click here to login to order at member discount rate.

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International Robots, Vision & Motion Control ShowWin Globally: Innovate & Automate is Theme for 2009 International Robots, Vision and Motion Control Show

The show, which is held just once every two years, takes place June 9-11, 2009, at the Donald E. Stephens Center in Rosemont (Chicago), Illinois. more…

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Don’t Wait Until 2009: Get the Safety Training You Need This Year!



In-House Training

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Career CenterRobotics Online Career Center: The Industry’s 
Career & Recruiting Site

Job Seekers

Job Postings: Find a Job That Fits
Niche job boards outperform those other big boards because they focus on connecting the best employers in the robotics industry with the most qualified factory automation candidates around. Not convinced? Post confidentially, set up a Job Agent and soon you'll see why the Robotics Online Career Center job board attracts the best opportunities. The next move is yours: Post your resume confidentially and free now!
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Employers

Employers: No Need to Break Your Bank
Save 25% Without Sacrificing Quality

The fact is, the American workforce remains the best educated, most productive and most innovative in the world.* You can remain competitive by tapping into our pool of highly-qualified robotics and factory automation professionals today. Simply use promo code Q4WRKS to earn 25% off any job posting package purchased before December 15, 2008.   more…

*Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Association, July 2008

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February 2009

17th Annual AIA Business Conference
When: February 4 - February 6, 2009
Where: San Diego, California

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JFE


March 2009

Joseph F. Engelberger Awards
When: March 10 - March 13, 2009
Where: Barcelona, Spain

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JFE


MV China

When: March 10 - March 13, 2009
Where: Barcelona, Spain

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JFE


The Vision Show

When: March 31 - April 2, 2009
Where: Phoenix, Arizona

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JFE


June 2009

International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show and Conference
When: June 9 - 11, 2009
Where: Rosemont, Illinois
Click Here to Learn More

International Robots, Vision & Motion Control Show



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