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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 14 February 2006
KUKA partners with Transbotics materials
handling
Transbotics Corporation, specialising in automated guided vehicles and automation technology, will integrate KUKA Robotics' industrial robots into its automatic material handling systems.
KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, has signed Transbotics Corporation of Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, as its newest system partner The company, a leading integrated solutions provider specialising in automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automation technology, will integrate KUKA Robotics' industrial robots into its automatic material handling systems
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Transbotics has been specialising in AGVs and integrated automation technology solutions for over 20 years," said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation.
"With our combined expertise and high performance KUKA products and technology, Transbotics will be able to offer their customers 'best-in-class' automated handling solutions." "After careful review of many robot manufacturers we chose KUKA because of the flexibility and performance of its products, and particularly for its software-driven approach," stated Claude Imbleau, president of Transbotics Corporation.
"We foresee integrating KUKA robots, third party end-of arm-tooling, and vision systems with our automatic guided vehicles into tailor-made solutions for palletising and other material handling solutions." * About Transbotics - for over 20 years it has specialised in the design, development, support and installation of automation solutions with an emphasis on AGVs.
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The Company manufactures, installs and supports various automation technologies including: AGVs, robots, conveyors, batteries, chargers, motors and other related products.
Transbotics provides unique automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive (tier one supplier), aerospace and defense, food and beverage, paper and allied products, newsprint and publishing, entertainment, microelectronics, plastics and primary metals (www.transbotics.com).
* About KUKA - KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter, Augsburg, Germany, is one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots, with an annual production volume approaching 10,000 units, and an installed base of over 60,000 units.
The company's 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 570kg payloads, and 635mm to 3700mm reach, all controlled from a common PC based controller platform.
KUKA robots are utilized in a diverse range of industries including the appliance, automotive, aerospace, consumer goods, logistics, food, pharmaceutical, medical, foundry and plastics industries.
KUKA robots are found in a multitude of applications including: material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletising, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. Request free introductory details about products from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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