TrueView(TM) Vision Guided Robotics System, Powered by Braintech's eVF(TM), to Be Deployed by Ford Motor Company at Van Dyke Transmission Plant in Michigan
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C., Jan. 13, 2005 -- Braintech, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: BRHI) , a pioneer in Vision Guided Robotics ("VGR"), today announced that Ford Motor Company has ordered a TrueView(TM) VGR system, powered by Braintech's eVisionFactory(TM) (eVF)(TM), for deployment at its Van Dyke Transmission plant located in Sterling Heights, Michigan. Installation is expected to occur in March 2005.
This deployment will increase the number of Ford North American manufacturing facilities operating TrueView(TM) systems to seven, which include:
* Windsor Engine Plant -- Windsor, Ontario * Essex Engine Plant -- Windsor, Ontario * Automatic Transmission Operations Plant -- Livonia, Michigan * Ford/Batavia Transmission Plant -- Batavia, Ohio * Romeo Engine Plant -- Romeo, Michigan * Cleveland Engine Plant -- Cleveland, Ohio * Van Dyke Transmission Plant -- Sterling Heights, Michigan
TrueView(TM) is the brand name for a proven 3D vision-guided robotics system that is ideally suited to automotive and auto part precision manufacturing and assembly. TrueView(TM) combines the industry-leading robotics expertise of ABB, the world's largest robotics company, with the revolutionary VGR technologies of Braintech.
Owen Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Braintech, stated, "In just the past 12 months, Ford has increased the number of its manufacturing facilities using our VGR technologies from two to now seven. We are delighted that Ford continues to demonstrate their support of and belief in the TrueView(TM) VGR system and has persisted in the steady rollout of the solution in its North American operations."
About ABB (http://www.abb.com/)
ABB's Robotic, Automotive and Manufacturing group is a leading supplier of robots, robotic systems and automation systems to the automotive, manufacturing and consumer industries. With more than 120,000 robots installed worldwide and more than 5,000 employees, ABB is a global leader in flexible factory automation.
ABB is a global leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry consumers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 103,000 people. The Automation Technologies division employs about 56,000 and posted 2003 revenues of approximately $10 billion.
About Braintech, Inc. (http://www.braintech.com/)
Braintech's VGR technologies are revolutionizing manufacturing by giving industrial robots the "eyes" to handle and assemble parts with a high degree of consistent quality and productivity. Braintech's scientific capabilities, engineering expertise and commitment to support are embedded in the Company's VGR software product called "eVF(TM)" and is used to develop, operate and support VGR solutions. To date, Braintech's VGR solutions have been installed at Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Delphi, TI Automotive Group, Pullman Industries and Toyota.
SC3D, eVF and eVisionFactory are registered trademarks of Braintech Canada, Inc.
TrueView and ABB are trademarks of ABB, Inc.
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Braintech, Inc.
Jim Dara, VP Sales, GM North American Operations
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or
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Stephanie Noiseux, EVP of Client Relations
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