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News Release from: KUKA Automation + Robotics
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 28 February 2006
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Automation Engineering Corporation, a leading supplier of automated machinery and control systems, will integrate KUKA industrial robots into their new family of foundry automation cells.
KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, has announced it has signed Automation Engineering Corporation (AEC) of Greenville, South Carolina, USA, as its newest system partner AEC, a leading supplier of automated machinery and control systems, will integrate KUKA industrial robots into their new family of foundry automation cells
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 22 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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"The world wide casting market is one of KUKA's highest growth areas.
Quality partners like AEC are key to our success," said Joe Campbell, director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation.
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"We believe the AEC foundry automation solutions will leverage KUKA robots to deliver unique and valuable solutions to foundries around the world." Gary Foster, president of Automation Engineering Corporation, said: "We have provided engineering solutions to the casting and foundry industry for many years.
We are excited about the capability and features that KUKA offers to our next generation of customised solutions." He added: "Feedback from customers has been extremely positive and we look forward to a long and successful partnership with KUKA Robotics." * About AEC - Automation Engineering Corporation has provided factory automation and control system equipment and engineering services to manufacturers for twenty five years.
Founded in 1981 and located in Greenville, South Carolina, the company is employee owned.
AEC's highly trained and experienced staff is committed to improve clients' profitability with custom solutions, expertise and support throughout and after the project.
AEC Quality Management System is registered to ISO 9001-2000 for design operations (www.teamaec.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, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing. Request free introductory details about products from KUKA Automation + Robotics ...
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