Applied Robotics Announces Introduction of New Smart Gripper for Laboratory Applications.Applied Robotics' Smart Gripper 2.0 Designed to Increase Laboratory Efficiency & Flexibility GREENVILLE, N.Y. -- Applied Robotics Inc., a leading global manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm tooling and connectivity solutions, today announced the introduction of its new smart gripper. The Smart Gripper 2.0, designed for use in a laboratory setting to increase efficiency and flexibility, is also easily scalable for use in a variety of other industries and applications. The gripper features accurate robotic finger positioning, adjustable grip force, easy integration and requires no proprietary software or controllers. "Our laboratory customers' stringent requirements were our highest priority in the design process for the Smart Gripper," said Jim Fitzgerald James F. Fitzgerald (born March 1926 in Janesville, Wisconsin) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He is best known as a former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors, both NBA teams. Fitzgerald attended Notre Dame ('47). , Vice president of Applied Robotics Inc. "The Smart Gripper can be used with any robot controller allowing laboratories to meet and exceed any application challenge." Applied Robotics' Smart Gripper is the only small stepper step·per n. 1. One that steps, especially in a fast or spirited manner. 2. Informal A dancer. Noun 1. based gripper available that can be integrated with most commercially available robots and the only programmable gripper designed specifically for micro plate handling. It features interchangeable fingers to hold or carry micro plates (in either landscape or portrait orientation), test tubes and other media. Using a universal operating platform and accurate positioning of robotic fingers, the new gripper brings precision and flexibility to applications and increases laboratory efficiency. Its fingers can be designed by the user, or provided by Applied Robotics, Inc. The gripper is operated using 24Vdc discrete signals for use with any robot controller. The user pre-programs motions into the servo An electromechanical device that uses feedback to provide precise starts and stops for such functions as the motors on a tape drive or the moving of an access arm on a disk. gripper's non-volatile memory Refers to memory chips that hold their content without power being applied. It may refer to chips that are not changeable, such as ROMs and PROMs, or to chips that can be rewritten many times such as flash memory. for later recall triggered by the robot controller's discrete output lines. Up to 32 programs can be selected using the gripper's five discrete input lines. The patent pending gripper also features a fail safe brake system which prevents it from dropping objects and its driveline drive·line n. See drive train. consists of an extremely precise and lightweight synchronous timing belt. Applied Robotics Inc., headquartered in Glenville, N.Y., is an ISO- iso- or is- pref. 1. Equal; uniform: isobar. 2. Isomeric: isopropyl. 3. 9001 registered, employee-owned company serving the world's automation market. Founded in 1983, Applied Robotics designs and manufactures end-or-arm tooling and connectivity solutions intended to solve complex automation problems and improve efficiencies. Serving a wide spectrum of customers and industries ranging from large Fortune 500 companies to small privately-held businesses, the company's wrist-down solutions can be found in manufacturing, welding, assembly, material removal and material handling applications throughout the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, Pacific Rim Pacific Rim, term used to describe the nations bordering the Pacific Ocean and the island countries situated in it. In the post–World War II era, the Pacific Rim has become an increasingly important and interconnected economic region. , Europe, Mexico, South America South America, fourth largest continent (1991 est. pop. 299,150,000), c.6,880,000 sq mi (17,819,000 sq km), the southern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Australia. More information can be found on the company's website at www.arobotics.com. Applied Robotics and the Applied Robotics logo are trademarks of Applied Robotics Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. |
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