Adept Technology Introduces Industry's Smallest Controller for 6-Axis Robots.Compact MotionBlox[TM]-60R Reduces Installation Space and Integration Costs Required Of Medical, Cosmetics & Consumer Applications 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 robotics, science and technology of general purpose, programmable machine systems. Contrary to the popular fiction image of robots as ambulatory machines of human appearance capable of performing almost any task, most robotic systems are anchored to fixed positions and global robotics services, announced the release of the Adept MotionBlox-60R[TM] robot controller, the latest addition to the Adept SmartServo[TM] line of compact controllers. The MotionBlox-60R is designed to eliminate high cost cabling and the need for environmental cabinets typically used in industrial applications, reducing the costs and complexity of automation integration. The MotionBlox-60R controller enables 6-Axis Robots to run on Adept's powerful and compact Adept SmartServo[TM] controller technology, creating an ideal robot system for medical, cosmetic and consumer good applications. The compact design of the MotionBlox-60R provides greater portability and flexibility, making it easier to install and mount in multiple configurations. And with embedded Inserted into. See embedded system. networking and vision technology, the MotionBlox-60R simplifies, and lowers the costs of integration. The MotionBlox-60R has a working footprint that is 3 times smaller than Adept's previous 6-Axis controller, and 8 times smaller than the leading competitor's controller. "As end users continue to lean out their operations, floor space is now a premium," says ARC Research Director Sal Spada. "Adept's MotionBlox-60R simply eliminates industrial enclosures placing the automation components within the envelope of the machine. The entire value chain benefits from these advances as machine builders lower costs and reduce time to market. Manufacturers gain floor space, increase takt time Takt time can be defined as the maximum time allowed to produce a product in order to meet demand. It is derived from the German word taktzeit which translates to clock cycle. There is a logic therefore to setting the pace of production flow to this takt time. , and gain tremendous flexibility in rapid reconfiguration of production operations by moving a robotic system robotic system An integrated system of devices that automate production and manufacturing of goods and services Surgery An AI-based surgical assistant system, which processes sensory input from haptic interfaces and/or allows surgeons to act with more accuracy than as a single component." Adept Viper robots also come with access to the latest in Adept software, controls and Adept's 24/7 service and support, delivering a higher level of robot performance. 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 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 , 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 An industrial robot is officially defined by ISO[1] as an automatically controlled, reprogrammable, multipurpose manipulator programmable in three or more axes. , 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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