KUKA Robotics to Present New Trends in Plastic Processing Robotics at Assembly Technology Expo
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.--KUKA Robotics Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of industrial robots, today announced it will present emerging trends and advancements information regarding robotics at the Assembly Technology Expo (ATE) to be held September 25-27th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont (Chicago), IL. John Nelson, plastics industry product manager for KUKA Robotics, will be presenting new trends in six axis robotic applications for injection molders on the KUKA booth #335 on the hour from 10am to 2pm throughout the show.
“The flexibility of KUKA robots easily lends itself to plastics applications," said Stuart Shepherd, president of KUKA Robotics Corporation. “In addition to John’s trends presentation we will be highlighting that flexibility by demonstrating on the show floor a robot that emphasizes our commitment to providing our plastics customers with a robot that specifically fits their needs.”
KUKA Robotics’ robots are used in a widely diverse range of industries. At this event the KUKA Robotics’ booth #335 will feature multiple KUKA robots demonstrating milling, welding and plastic applications. More information on the ATE event can be found on their website at http://www.atexpo.com.
KUKA Robotics Corporation, with its parent company KUKA Roboter GmbH, 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. For more information contact KUKA Robotics at 866-873-5852 or visit their website at www.kukarobotics.com.
KUKA Roboter GmbH, 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 375 million Euro. Over 20 subsidiaries provide a presence in the rest of Europe, the US and Asia.
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