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Tech Update
ideal for the scribing and cutting a wide variety of materials, including alumina, silicon, cop-
per and aluminum foils.
The firm developed the machine in response to cus- tomer demand for fine marking (less than 30 microns) and micromachining applications. Featuring a compact, air-cooled, robust design, the LMF series features
PC, touchscreen, standalone or pen- dant operation, rotary and XYZ motion options, and a variety of marking software alternatives.
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Industrial-Grade
Adaptive Robotic
Gripper
The Robotiq S-Model industrial-grade adaptive gripper introduced by Motoman Robotics, Dayton, OH, proves ideal for a wide range of applications including machine tending, fixture load/unload, high-mix part handling and kitting. The
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gripper features three articulated fin- gers that can adapt automatically to a variety of part size and shape. Its sen- sorless grip detection distributes pres- sure to as many as 10 contact points, minimizing the potential for part slippage.
Use the gripper for applications requir- ing a single robot to handle a high mix of part types, eliminating the need for a tool changer and multiple tools. Compared to custom tooling, it reportedly reduces setup costs and cycle time due to its short stroke and elimination of tool- change delays. It features four operation modes—basic, wide, scissor and pinch. Motoman Robotics: 937/847-6200; www.motoman.com