Applied Robotics Introduces New Closed-Loop Smart Gripper(TM).Applied Robotics' Smart Gripper([TM]) 2.1 Delivers Precision Direct-Drive Gripping Capabilities with Built-In Controller, Encoder A hardware device or software that assigns a code to represent data. See encode. 1. (algorithm, hardware) encoder - Any program, circuit or algorithm which encodes. Example usages: "MPEG encoder", "NTSC encoder", "RealAudio encoder". 2. , and Powerful Programming Interface GLENVILLE, N.Y. -- Applied Robotics Inc., a leading global manufacturer of robotic end-of-arm tooling and connectivity solutions, announced today the introduction of its new intelligent closed-loop direct-drive gripper. The Smart Gripper([TM]) is designed to deliver precise gripping capabilities with a powerful programming interface, and is the only small gripper that offers easy integration with most commercially available robots. The gripper features accurate robotic finger positioning, adjustable grip force, easy installation and requires no external controller. The company plans to showcase the new gripper on its booth #674 at the upcoming Lab Automation show to be held January 27-29 in Palm Springs, CA. "Our Smart Gripper offers unique performance advantages to our customers," 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. "It offers varying levels of force, able to take on any application, where efficiency and flexibility are a concern." Applied Robotics' Smart Gripper is the only small direct-drive gripper available that can be integrated with most commercially available robots. Using a universal operating platform and closed-loop encoder-based positioning of robotic fingers, the new gripper brings precision and flexibility to applications and increases customer's efficiency. Its gripping fingers can be designed by the user, or provided by Applied Robotics, Inc. The gripper is operated using 24Vdc discrete signals A discrete signal or discrete-time signal is a time series, perhaps a signal that has been sampled from a continuous-time signal. Unlike a continuous-time signal, a discrete-time signal is not a function of a continuous-time argument, but is a sequence of quantities; that for use with any robot controller. The user pre-programs motions into the Smart 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 recall later, 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 Smart Gripper([TM]) can also provide status back to the robot controller using the gripper's three discrete output lines. 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-of-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 welding, process for joining separate pieces of metal in a continuous metallic bond. Cold-pressure welding is accomplished by the application of high pressure at room temperature; forge welding (forging) is done by means of hammering, with the addition of heat. , 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, the Applied Robotics logo and Smart Gripper are trademarks of Applied Robotics Inc. All other trademarks are owned by their respective companies. |
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