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TASER International Forms Strategic Alliance With iRobot

A market leader in advanced electronic control devices, today announced the forming of a strategic alliance with iRobot Corp. Under the terms of this alliance the two companies will work collaboratively to develop a new robotic capability utilizing technologies. This combination of capabilities will allow law enforcement, federal, and military users to employ TASER technology from an iRobot(r) platform at a safe distance to engage.

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Team SpelBots Take On Robotic Titans At RoboCup 2007

The history-making Spelman College robotics soccer team. Competes again at the world's most-renowned competition for research robotics. SpelBots, the history-making Spelman College robotics soccer team, return to the international stage at RoboCup 2007. The team competes in the inaugural Microsoft Robotics Studio Soccer Challenge demonstration The Four-Legged Robot Technical Challenge at the international robotics competition.

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Automated Robot Electrostatic Discharge Testing

Automated Robot Electrostatic Discharge Testing Teseq Inc. has developed a complete range of electromagnectic compatible (EMC) systems to test for emissions and immunities in different automated robotic systems. EMC systems check for unintentional generation or reception of electromagnetic energy that will cause interference for the products. The company has developed a fully-automated electrostatic discharge (ESD) testing for automated robotic applications.

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Ann Arbor firm's 'sneaky' robot heads to market

An Ann Arbor-based startup robotics company will introduce its first product to the market this fall, company executives said. M-Bots Inc. is currently producing its first batch of small, mobile robots that can help police and military officials conduct early reconnaissance more efficiently. M-Bots has contracted with a manufacturing company in India for its first set of a product it's calling "Sneaky." The first round of manufacturing calls for the production of 25 robots.

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ITW Acquires Tregaskiss Welding Products

One of the largest producers of welding equipment and consumables through its Miller Electric Manufacturing Co. and Hobart Brothers unit, has acquired Tregaskiss Welding Products. Tregaskiss manufactures robotic and semi-automatic welding torches and peripherals. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Other ITW welding companies include Bernard, Hobart Brothers, Jetline Engineering, Smith Equipment, Tempil and Weldcraft.

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Praxair acquires Wilson Welding of Warren, Michigan

A global supplier of industrial gases, announced that it has acquired Wilson Welding & Medical Gases of Warren. Wilson is an independent distributor of industrial, medical, specialty gases and related equipment and supplies. Our philosophy of service has allowed us to become a leader in the packaged gas industry. Praxair, Inc. says it is the largest industrial gases company in North and South America, and one of the largest worldwide.

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Storing welding rods correctly in an oven

Store my E7018 rods in a rod oven. The removal of hydrogen from these electrodes will drive the carbon equivalency up by increasing the overall retained alloy in the weld deposit. Referenced in American Welding Society Structural Welding Code Stainless Steel D1.6. Welding structures for elevated in-use temperatures. Our welders need to weld a 1/2 in. thick, 10 ft. diameter; 304L stainless steel ring inside a 10 ft. diameter 304L stainless steel kiln shell.

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Lincoln Electric centers establish new models for the welding industry

With the recent launch of distribution and training centers in the Chicago and Atlanta areas, The Lincoln Electric Company is upping the ante for welding equipment manufacturers. Leading the way to a new level of distribution and sales offices and training facilities for the industry. These centers represent a concept that is new to the welding industry, but that is tried-and-true for other industries.

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Moggy trackless carriage systems available from Gullco International

The versatility and reliability of the Gullco “Moggy” trackless carriage system Model GM-02-295. A variety of quality engineered components combine to provide a highly flexible self-contained welding unit. This Gullco trackless carriage system is designed to produce precision, quality submerged arc. LED display in IPM or cm/min. Welding control by Miller (HDX 1500 Sub-Arc Control).

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ROBOTS 3 Year Anniversary with Swayzak Soundsystem @ Cielo

ROBOTS continue their attack on all living things and operating the latest offensive weapon system. The flying saucer-ROBOTS can now destroy humanoids by raining destructive laser beams upon their cities from 300 miles in space. The ROBOTS Evil Leader has taken the battlefront to the outer limits and the ROBOTS space invasion begins now. Overview of 'remembering your ROBOTS New York City 's minimal house techno & electro party.

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INTEGRATOR OF NEW AND USED ROBOTS FOR INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION