Equipe Launches New Software for Increased Throughput.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 25, 1996--Equipe Technologies, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-precision robotic systems 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 for the semiconductor and flat panel display A thin display screen for computer and TV usage. The first flat panels appeared on laptop computers in the mid-1980s, and the LCD technology became the standard. Stand-alone LCD screens became available for desktop computers in the mid-1990s and exceeded sales of CRTs for the first time industries, today announced the introduction of its Time Optimized Trajectory Trajectory The curve described by a body moving through space, as of a meteor through the atmosphere, a planet around the Sun, a projectile fired from a gun, or a rocket in flight. Software. This proprietary software resides in Equipe's ESC-200 Series Controller and optimizes the motion of any of Equipe's ATM Series, FPD (1) (Flat Panel Display) See LCD, plasma display, EL display, FED and flat panel display. (2) (Field Programmable Device) An umbrella term for all chips that can be programmed by the customer including SPLDs, CPLDs and FPGAs. See PLD. Series and VAC (Volts Alternating Current) See volt and AC. Series robots. "Equipe eliminates the dilemma of having to choose between throughput and reliability," said James Cameron
James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is an Academy Award winning Canadian director, producer and screenwriter. , Equipe's CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "Our new time optimized trajectory software substantially increases throughput without accelerating the robot. Equipe is committed to continuously developing new technologies. Improving throughput for our industry leading substrate handling robots is another reason why manufacturers prefer Equipe robots." In documented tests, Equipe's new Time Optimized Trajectory Software increased throughput in wafer loading applications by as much as 34% -- without increasing speed or acceleration. When utilized with Equipe's traditional sine curve motion control profiling, the new software enabled a standard Equipe ATM robot to transfer 25 200mm wafers between cassettes in under 57 seconds. Without having to speed up the robot, manufacturers can achieve both high throughput and reliability. Equipe's Time Optimized Trajectory can also be used to slow down the robot for a given throughput requirement. Time optimized trajectories work by teaching the robot to utilize the most efficient path from point A to point B. This results in a smooth, effortless ef·fort·less adj. Calling for, requiring, or showing little or no effort. See Synonyms at easy. ef  fort·less·ly adv. motion which is continuous and not limited by the unproductiveness of standard stop and go movements. Equipe customizes the path for every robot environment to ensure true optimization. Variances in pick and place stations and potential obstacles in between are all taken into account. Based on these calculations, Equipe's controller will command the wafer transfer to take the fastest path. Company History Established in 1990, Equipe Technologies, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets high-precision robotic systems for the semiconductor and flat panel display industries. Equipe's extraordinary success in a short period of time is best evidenced by the significant number of OEMs who have switched to Equipe robots. Citing an average annual sales growth of over 1,000% since 1991, the Company was ranked ninth in Inc. Magazine's "The Inc. 500 -- 1996 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America." Equipe directs all corporate and manufacturing functions from its recently expanded Sunnyvale, Calif. headquarters, with sales and service offices worldwide. CONTACT: Equipe Technologies, Inc. James Cameron, 408/522-0350 or The Loomis Group Inc. Bruce Bedortha, 415/882-9494 |
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