Choosing robots for surface finishing applications

Robotics manufacturer is to present its latest research on choosing the best robotic system for surface finishing at a workshop scheduled during September.

KUKA Robotics Corporation will present its latest research on choosing the best robotic system for surface finishing at the Robotics Industries Association (RIA) Robotic Grinding, Deburring and Finishing Workshop to be held September 17-19, 2007, at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis in Minneapolis, USA.

Ben Sagan, vice president of KUKA Robotics, will be presenting KUKA research on the best choice of robotics systems for surface finishing based on the materials being finished on Tuesday, September 18 from 9:15am-10:00am.

The presentation will address when robotic finishing is the best choice for finishing the customers' materials and will present the latest technology available in robotic finishing systems.

"This workshop is an excellent opportunity for networking for both industry representatives as well as end users who need to stay on top of the latest technologies and solutions for grinding, deburring and finishing," said Stuart Shepherd, president of KUKA Robotics Corporation.

"We believe that the event is an important industry resource and are delighted to be participating and sharing KUKA's expertise".

Sagan is vice president of sales and marketing for KUKA Robotics.

He is responsible for the company's United States sales and marketing.

Sagan joined KUKA Robotics in 2000 and has over 19 years of international robotic and automation industry experience including sales, marketing, engineering, operations management, customer service and training.

The RIA's Robotic Milling, Grinding and Finishing Workshop features tutorials, presentations and exhibits designed to present the latest research and technology for the milling, grinding and finishing industry.

To register or receive more information on the event go to http://www.roboticsonline.com/public/calendar/details.cfm?id=98.

Additional robotic educational events are currently being planned by KUKA Robotics to address the needs of the metal fabrication industry.

KUKA's Metal Symposiums will take place October 23 at its facility in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA and October 30 at its Omaha, Nebraska, USA location.

* 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 8,000 units, and an installed base of over 75,000 units.

The company's 4, 5 and 6 axis robots range from 3kg to 1000kg 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 and in multiple applications including material handling, machine loading, assembly, packaging, palletizing, welding, bending, joining, and surface finishing.

KUKA Roboter, based in Augsburg, Germany, is a member of the KUKA Aktiengesellschaft Group and ranks among the world's leading manufacturers of industrial robots.

Core competencies are the development, production and sale of industrial robots, controllers, software and linear units.

KUKA employs about 1,850 people worldwide.

Of these, 1,200 are employed in Germany, either at the KUKA Robot Group headquarters in Augsburg, or at various subsidiaries.

In 2006, sales totaled EUR 375 million.

Over 20 subsidiaries provide a presence in the rest of Europe, the US and Asia.

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