REPEAT/RVSI and Ainsworth Technologies International Limited Form Strategic Partnership Aimed at Error Proofing Applications for the Automotive Industry.CANTON, Mass., and ONTARIO, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 18, 1998--RVSI Acuity CiMatrix, a division of Robotic Vision Systems Inc. (RVSI RVSI Robotic Vision Systems, Inc. (Canton, MA) RVSI Robotic Visions Systems, Inc. (Nashua, New Hampshire) ) (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 :ROBV), and a leading supplier of machine vision systems, bar code and advanced two-dimensional symbology sym·bol·o·gy n. 1. The study or interpretation of symbols or symbolism. 2. The use of symbols. symbology 1. the study and interpretation of symbols. Also called symbolism. readers for manufacturing and distribution environments, and Ainsworth Technologies International Limited (ATIL), a Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation NYSE: ROK is an industrial automation company. Its products include Allen-Bradley controls and engineered services and Rockwell Software factory management software. The company headquarters are located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Systems Integrator and leading supplier of engineering services in the automotive and batch process industries, today announced a strategic partnership to provide error proofing solutions to the automotive industry The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design, development, manufacture, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. In 2006, more than 69 million motor vehicles, including cars and commercial vehicles were produced worldwide. . Ainsworth Technologies has developed an Error Proofing Model which has allowed it to successfully deliver projects for the major automotive assembly companies and tier one and tier two This article or section documents a scheduled or expected spaceflight. Details may change as the launch date approaches or more information becomes available. suppliers. ATIL's error proofing model includes the following components: track, inform, control, monitor and inspect. RVSI's technologies, which include Visionscape(TM) and Acuity CiMatrix bar code readers See bar code scanner. and 2-dimensional barcode symbology significantly enhance the tracking, monitoring and inspection components of ATIL's solutions. ATIL will provide technical expertise to integrate RVSI's products with Rockwell Automation's control and software products. The first results of this collaboration include: (1) the integration of Visionscape(TM) with Rockwell Automation's Softlogix(TM), PC based control product, combining inspection and control processes on a single PC, and (2) a DeviceNet(TM) communication interface for Acuity CiMatrix bar code scanners A device specialized for reading bar codes and converting them into either the ASCII or EBCDIC digital character code. Pen scanners, also known as wand scanners, were the first type of bar code scanner developed in the 1970s. to provide direct connection to the industrial control network. "The RVSI products are a perfect complement to our error proofing solutions and RVSI has an excellent understanding of the requirements of the automotive industry," said Steve Wood Steve Wood can refer to:
Brian St. Pierre Brian St. Pierre (born November 28 1979 in Salem, Massachusetts) is a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers. St. Pierre graduated from Boston College, where he led the Eagles to back-to-back bowl appearances as a starter in 2001 and 2002. , Vice-President and Automotive Business Manager noted, "This is a terrific opportunity for our clients to benefit from the completeness of our product line and the skills, experience, and industry knowledge of Ainsworth Technologies." About RVSI Acuity CiMatrix Acuity CiMatrix, a division of RVSI, the inventor of Data Matrix symbology, and code 128, is a world leader in supplying machine vision systems, bar code and advanced two-dimensional symbol readers for manufacturing environments. RVSI Acuity CiMatrix combines advanced machine vision and automatic identification technology to automatically identify, track and assure quality throughout the manufacturing process. The net result for its customers is improved throughput, better quality and higher profits. For more information visit http://www.rvsi.com; write RVSI Acuity CiMatrix, 5 Shawmut Road, Canton, Mass. 02021; or call 1-800-646-6664, (781) 821-0830. About RVSI Robotic Vision Systems Inc. (RVSI) (NASDAQ:ROBV) sets the standard for the machine vision and electro-optical markets. Combining the leading-edge technology of its five divisions, RVSI joins vision-enabled process equipment, high performance optics, lighting and advanced hardware and software to assure product quality, identify and track parts, control manufacturing processes and ultimately enhance profits for companies in advanced manufacturing environments worldwide. Currently serving the semiconductor, electronics, automotive, pharmaceutical and packaging industries, RVSI has the most comprehensive line of machine vision systems available today. Headquartered in Canton, Mass., with offices worldwide, RVSI holds more than 100 patents in a broad range of technologies. For more information visit http://www.rvsi.com; or call 1-800-646-6664, (781) 821-0830. About Ainsworth Technologies International Limited Ainsworth Technologies International Limited (ATIL) is an industrial systems integration company. ATIL integrates products and expertise to deliver control and information system solutions that help manufacturing clients reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales and improve quality, safety, productivity and competitiveness. ATIL has developed an error proofing model which it has used to successfully deliver solutions to automotive industry clients throughout North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. . In the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and personal care product industries, ATIL is a single source for process solutions satisfying the full range of requirements for integrated batch and sequential/discrete control. The company is a Microsoft Solution Provider, Rockwell Automation Systems Integrator and Rockwell Software Strategic Provider. For more information write ATIL, 400 Collier-MacMillan Drive, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H7 or call; (519) 621-7250. |
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