ThomasNet Industrial Newsroom - RoboticsThomasNet Industrial Newsroom is a service of ThomasNet.comRobotized CMM Arm accelerates laser inspection jobs.- April 30, 2008 Designed to hasten repetitive 3D inspection duties, RCA combines automation capability of traditional CMM with mobility and part accessibility of articulated arm. Internal 7-axis articulated arm and external skeleton driven by electric motors create measuring robot that drives Metris MMD laser scanner along programmed motion path. Due to encoder technology and carbon fiber axes, RCA intrinsically offers true absolute measurement accuracy within inspection volume of 4.2 m dia. This story is...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/543653 Inserter System doubles manual speeds 40-50 bpm.- April 24, 2008 Designed to automatically place singular 3D objects into robag&174; 3 VFFS packaging equipment, system eliminates missed inserts and manual labor. Insert thickness range from 5 to 110 x 35 mm in any direction with weight capacity up to 25 g. Inserter reduces number of multiple inserts at speeds of 100 bpm and provides emergency shutoff to protect machinery in case of required shutdown. Unit can be added to most existing robag&174; 3 rotary jaw machines on site. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/542635 Scara Robots are optimized for cycle time and payload.- April 22, 2008 Comprised of 3 models, TH-A Series includes full-function TS Controller with PLC and multitask function. X-, Y-, and Z-axis positioning repeatability is &177;0.01 mm, while C-axis positioning repeatability is &177;0.004&176;. Built with sealed labyrinth structure, series offers rigid construction and vibration-free performance. Max payload mass for TH650A is 10.0 Kg, and max composite speed is 7.52 ms. While TH850A and TH1050A carry 20.0 Kg max each, respective max speeds are 8.13 and 9.15...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/543304 Microprocessors can be customized for any unique set of IO.- April 21, 2008 Both NS9215 and NS9210 integrate 2 independent high-speed controllers that are programmable as FIMs (Flexible Interface Modules), which provide different hardware interfaces based on needs of product or application. Based on ARM926EJ-S core capable of operating at speeds up to 150 MHz, products also feature on-chip 256-bit AES accelerator that provides secure network communication with SSLTLS and IPsec protocols. Digi Dynamic Power Control(TM) is also included. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/543208 Kit adds web and data security to embedded applications.- April 18, 2008 Comprised of RCM4300 RabbitCore&174; with 512 MB miniSD(TM) card, prototyping board, accessories, and development tools, Secure Embedded Web Application Kit helps design engineers develop code for secure web pages and data exchanges. Product utilizes Dynamic C&174; IDE, incorporating editor, compiler, and in-circuit debugger. Included security application sample programs facilitate implementation of solid embedded system that uses SSLTLS secure data transmission technology. This story is...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/543195 Measuring Arm features accuracy to 0.0006 in.- April 2, 2008 INFINITE 2.0 Measuring Arm includes TESA Kinematic probes, ergonomic wrist with integrated USB digital camera, probe holster, and WiFi with wireless range up to 200 ft, even through walls. Suited for mobile measurement, inspection, and reverse engineering on shop floor or in metrology lab, 6- and 7-axis arm is available in measuring ranges from 4-12 ft. System includes infinite-rotating grips located at elbow and forearm and rechargeable Li-Ion battery. This story is related to the...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/542361 Collision Detector alerts drivers to dangerous conditions.- April 1, 2008 Using radar technology based on Safe Braking Distance, FrontAlert(TM) Collision Alert System (CAS) detects hazards in vehicle's path and alerts driver of potential collision via 3.5 in. LCD interface. Green light indicates system is active, and yellow light indicates detected object (no action needed). Red light and alert tone tell driver to take caution, decelerate, brake, or take safe evasive action to avoid collision. Alerts stop once corrective action has been taken. This story is related...http://news.thomasnet.com/fullstory/542235 |