Robotics

Schneider Electric ELAU Packaging Solutions: Robotic software library

Elau has released its IEC-conforming robotic software object library for its PacDrive automation system. This approach allows the controller running the rest of the packaging process to control multiple robot arms as modules in the control software program.

January 31, 2006

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KUKA Robotics Corporation: PC-based motion controller

Kuka Robotics Corp. (Sterling Heights, MI) offers the Kuka Motion Controller, a standalone version of its PC-based robot controller that can control the logic of packaging lines, and the coordinated motion of any machine with up to 8 servomotors.

March 31, 2003

Controls & Machine Components

Motoman Robotics: Programming software

Motoman (West Carrollton, OH) has developed offline programming software called MotoSim. Software is designed to increase uptime, simplify operation and improve productivity.

January 31, 2001

Controls & Machine Components

FANUC Robotics: Robot controller

R-J3 robot controller from FANUC Robotics (Rochester Hills, MI) is said to be faster and easier to maintain while being compatible with existing robot programs and R-J2 platforms.

February 28, 1999