Adept Technology Expands UL Listed Robots to Include 6-Axis and SCARA Robots.Addition of 6-Axis Robot Family Extends Industry's Broadest UL Listed Robot Product Line LIVERMORE, Calif. -- Adept Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ADEP ADEP Association d'Entraide des Polios et Handicapés ADEP Accelerated Degree Evening Program ADEP Accelerator-Driven Energy Production ADEP Avionics Document for Execution & Planning ADEP Automatic Depth Control ), the leading provider of intelligent vision guided robotics and global robotics services, announced the release of UL Listed Adept Cobra[TM] 4-axis SCARA and Adept Viper[TM] 6-axis articulated robot An articulated robot is a robot with rotary joints (e.g. a legged robot). Articulated robots can range from simple two-jointed structures to systems with 10 or more interacting joints. They are powered by a variety of means, including electric motors. families that meet UL1740 (Robots and Robotic Equipment) and Z434 (Robots and Robotic Equipment Certified for Canada) Safety Standards Safety standards are standards designed to ensure the safety of products, activities or processes, etc. They may be advisory or compulsory and are normally laid down by an advisory or regulatory body that may be either voluntary or statutory. . The UL Listed Adept Cobra 4-axis SCARA and Adept Viper 6-axis articulated robot families are targeted at customers in the Medical, Pharmaceutical, Food, Consumer Goods consumer goods Any tangible commodity purchased by households to satisfy their wants and needs. Consumer goods may be durable or nondurable. Durable goods (e.g., autos, furniture, and appliances) have a significant life span, often defined as three years or more, and , Cosmetics and Lab Automation industries that require the added safety and regulatory compliance provided by Underwriters Laboratories Underwriters Laboratories Inc. is a U.S. not-for-profit, privately owned and operated product safety testing and certification organization. Based in Northbrook, Illinois, UL develops standards and test procedures for products, materials, components, assemblies, tools and , Inc. Adept robots already meet the global ANSI/RIA 15.06-1999 (American National Standard (standard) American National Standard - (ANS) A common prefix for ANSI documents or standards, e.g.: "ANS Forth", or "American National Standard X3.215-1994". for Industrial Robots and Robot Systems/Robotic Industries Association's) Safety standards and CE ("Conformity European") marking directives. The UL Listed Adept Cobra 4-axis SCARA and Adept Viper 6-axis articulated robots utilize Adept's industry leading SmartController[TM] CX controls and software platform providing superior path following, faster cycle times, better repeatability, integrated vision and embedded networking. Adept robots are backed by a 2 year warranty and Adept's award winning 24/7 global service organization. About Adept Technology Adept Technology, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets robotic systems, motion control and machine vision technology for global markets including automotive, consumer electronics, consumer goods, food, industrial tooling, medical devices, and pharmaceutical. Adept robots, controllers, and software are used for small parts assembly, material handling and packaging. Adept intelligent automation product lines include industrial robots, configurable linear modules, machine controllers for robot mechanisms and other flexible automation equipment, machine vision, and systems and applications software. Founded in 1983, Adept Technology is the largest U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial robots. More information is available at www.adept.com. |
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