Automation

Coordinate Measurement Robot

Metrologic Group says its first-of-its-kind Coordinate Measurement Robot (CMR) offers CMM accuracy to robotic inspection beside the production line, with no associated tracking devices. This off-the-shelf solution, jointly developed with robotics manufacturer Stäubli, combines a Stäubli mechanical robot (6-axis TX60, TX90 or TX200 series robots) and state-of-the-art robot-dedicated 3D measurement software suite, Metrolog X4 i-Robot and Silma X4 i-Robot.

Sankyo Automation RollerDrive Reducer

The Sankyo Automation RollerDrive Reducer is a precision gear reducer that uses a zero backlash roller gear mechanism. The unit is constructed from an input shaft and a turret (output shaft) that is assembled with roller followers. The roller followers are preloaded against a screw-like input shaft to eliminate backlash.

EMAG Technology Days set for June 6-7

EMAG LLC announces its plans to hold its annual Technology Days at the North American headquarters in Farmington Hills, Mich., June 6-7. On June 6, the event will run from noon til 9 p.m. On June 7, from 8 a.m. til 2:30 p.m. The event will include a variety of machine tools under power for live demonstrations, plus a series of technical and market presentations by industry experts from the company.

Haas Automation Inc. celebrates 30th anniversary of product

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Haas Automation Inc.’s first vertical machining center, the VF-1.

Röhm Products of America broadens sales team

Röhm Products of America, Suwanee, Ga., a provider of clamping and gripping technology for the metalworking industry, expanded its sales team with the addition of Steven Onik as national sales manager and Yusuf Ali as regional sales manager for Canada.