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How did two innocent industrial robots become evil nano-mite injectors?
With a little silver paint, digital imaging, and needle EOAT, of course!
For their roles in G.I. Joe: The Rise of the Cobra, Paramount Pictures transformed two RobotWorx robots into menacing medical bots.
The robots, both reconditioned Fanuc ArcMate 100i RJ2 models, were used as props in Dr. MindBender's nano-mite laboratory scenes. The typical caution yellow Fanuc color was replaced with a coat of metallic paint. Instead of arc welding torches or grippers, nano-mite injecting needles were affixed at the end of the robot arms.
Paramount's prop department first contacted RobotWorx in December 2007. The industrial robots shipped to California in January 2008.
This isn't the first time RobotWorx' reconditioned robots have been in the spotlight. Three Fanuc ArcMate 100i robots starred in the NBC's Knight Rider TV series (2008). In 2007, RobotWorx was featured on a Modern Marvels: Welding episode.
For more information, contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.
Searching for a new robot distributor that offers more?
RobotWorx distributes many different brands, including ABB, Motoman, Fanuc, OTC, Kuka, Panasonic, Nachi, and many others. We make it our mission to find the right model, as well as provide all necessary custom integration services.
These value-added services are not limited to custom integration. New robot distributor RobotWorx also offers free training, full warranties, and more affordable refurbished options. RobotWorx provides uniquely affordable offerings such as robot systems that combine new and used components.
RobotWorx' prices are surprisingly cost-effective for a new robot distributor. No matter what price you're looking for, we have a robot to match it. We stand by our price match guarantee.
Buy from a reliable new robot distributor. Call RobotWorx today at 740-383-8383 for more information.
One day. That's all it takes to learn how to program robots.
RobotWorx offers training free of charge to all robot system customers. The training takes place in RobotWorx' facility in Marion, Ohio. A robot technician is assigned to each group of trainees.
RobotWorx' day-long programming tutorial allows customers to work directly with the robot model (or a similar model) that they purchased. They grow comfortable with the ins and outs of their robot and its specific teach pendant.
Holding this teach pendant in their hands, customers learn to program robots - the commands, steps, and protocols. General subjects like powering the robots up and down are also addressed in addition to learning how to program robots. The training also covers safety features and concerns.
Interested in learning how to program robots? Contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.
Looking for examples of successful automation? You're in luck!
RobotWorx just added a Project Summary Section to its website. This collection of case studies provides many examples of systems integration - from arc welding and material palletizing, to flame and adhesive spraying. There are even case studies about robots sold to educational institutions.
Find out exactly how RobotWorx solved real-life systems integration challenges. Each write-up highlights the goals and requirements set forth by the customer, then goes into a detailed description of how RobotWorx met and/or exceeded them. A list of project materials is also included.
Interested in RobotWorx' systems integration work? Call us at 740-383-8383 for more information.
Stay on the cutting edge with robotic arms.
Because of their speed, efficiency, and accuracy, robotic arms are the ideal solution for cutting applications.
Without using robotic arms for cutting, companies grow to expect a certain level of waste. Mistakes are normal and parts/materials lost. However, with robotic arms every cut is performed just as programmed. This results in less wasted product and less wasted energy. This robotic cutting accuracy improves product quality and reliability.
Because they move with consistency and speed, robotic arms are capable of increasing throughput while decreasing cycle times. They streamline the entire process.
The flexibility of robotic arms and EOAT is hard to match. This is a huge advantage when it comes to cutting intricate and hard-to-reach areas.
RobotWorx has a variety of new and refurbished robotic arms suitable for cutting jobs. We work closely with each customer to find the right solution for their setting, product, and production goals. Here is one example of a RobotWorx robotic arm cutting a kayak.
Still have questions about robotic arms? Contact RobotWorx for more information and pricing on cutting systems - 740-383-8383.
Zzzz.... This robot controller hibernates!
The newest Motoman controller, the DX100, is designed to save your company money and energy. This ingenious controller goes into hibernation mode whenever the robot it is controlling is idle.
This unique feature allows the DX100 controller to save as much as 25% of the energy. This in turn conserves money and power.
The DX100 can control up to 72 axes (eight robots). Is provides more thorough and quick control of robotic systems.
For more information about the Motoman DX100 and other controllers, contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.
Robotic painting has never been this affordable. For a limited time, you can buy a Fanuc P100 RJ2 robot from RobotWorx for under $10,000!
Quick, slim, and versatile, the Fanuc P100 is up for any painting or finishing challenge. This particular model is well-suited for harsh paint environments - Class 1, Division 1.
For a robot with such a wide work envelope (2383mm horizontal reach), the P100 painting robot takes up very little floor space. Its footprint is 660mm x 660mm. The P100 also sports a slim arm, allowing for better part accessibility. Painting with robots offers many advantages: material conservation, speed, quality, and more!
RobotWorx has prepared this sale P100 robot with a thorough inspection and reconditioning. It comes with a 30-day warranty, covering all parts and service. Interested in a used painting robot? Contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.
Hemming is the process of folding metal to create a finished edge. Outfitted with roller EOAT, industrial robots easily outperform traditional press machines.
Commonly used within the automotive industry, hemming can also link two panels - bending one metal flange over another. The edges of hoods, lift gates, and car doors require hemming. EOAT can be adjusted and switched to create different styles of edging.
Hemming with a Robot vs. a Press Machine
Flexibility: Industrial robots offer greater accessibility. They can reach narrow and curved areas with ease. They can be quickly reprogrammed to handle new parts, and tooling can be switched to meet different hemming requirements. Press machines, on the other hand, are more difficult to customize, so more of them are needed.
Affordability: Compared with the expense of housing and purchasing a press machine(s) a single industrial robot with interchangeable tooling is much more cost-effective.
Space-Saving: Unlike large press machines, robots have extremely compact footprints. Conserve space and save with robotic hemming.
Quality: With robotic hemming, the metal (typically aluminum or steel) is rolled, not pressed into place. This allows the metal's structure to remain intact. The rolling method does not create friction so the metal being hemmed doesn't wear down.
RobotWorx will custom design your robot hemming system. Call today - 740-383-8383.
No need to strain your back.
The ABB Flex Palletizer does the reaching, hoisting, and packing for you! Snatch up this inexpensive refurbished ABB 6400 extended reach robot for less than 10k.
Armed with a refurbished ABB palletizer like this, you can say so long to hours of manual labor. Unlike its forerunner, the ABB 6000, this robot's work envelope extends a full 2800mm horizontally. It provides a payload of 120kg and is protected with an IP54 safety rating. It features a M97A controller and teach pendant.
This refurbished ABB has been tested, cleaned, and repainted. It comes with a 30-day warranty of parts and service.
Interested in a refurbished ABB? Contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.
Prices are plummeting! Now's the time to snap up a cheap robotic arm from RobotWorx' Robots Under $10,000 list. The versatile Staubli RX130L robot, for example, is available for a dramatically low price.
This particular extended-reach model is a newbie to the under 10k sale. It offers incredible versatility for low-payload assembly and material handling needs. The longer reach RX130L forearm extends a full 1660m horizontally. This cheap robotic arm provides a spherical work envelope and mounting flexibility.
A relatively compact model, the 6-axis RX130L will conserve space while providing exceptional part accessibility. If you're searching for a cheap robotic arm that is protected against dust and low pressure liquid spray (IP65 rating), the RX130L is ideal. The manipulator encases all vital cabling so they don't interfere with applications.
Contact RobotWorx for specific pricing information for this and other cheap robotic arms: 740-383-8383.
Paint by robot.
Robotics manufacturers such as Fanuc, ABB, and Motoman are designing new paint robots that are anything but standard. These wide sweeping wall-mount robots and nimble sprayers turn painting and dispensing into art form.
The Fanuc Paint Mate 200iA is a compact model capable of LEAN (light/efficient/accurate/nimble) automation. This particular new paint robot is safeguarded for hazardous environments. Plus, it can be installed in a variety of locations - floor, tabletop, angle, and ceiling. Speedy and quite adaptable, the Paint Mate 200iA offers high quality dispensing.
ABB's new paint robots run the gamut. The IRB 52 is a compact model with a 7k payload and two different horizontal reaches - 1.2m or 1.45m. The Flexpainter, or IRB 5500 offers a complete different approach. This wall-mounted model is capable of long sweeping movements - making it easy to apply coatings without overlapping.
Motoman's EPX and PX series provide paint-specific solutions. If you're looking for new paint robots, these models offer a wide range of payloads and reach lengths to satisfy any painting or dispensing application.
Interested in purchasing new paint robots? Contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383 for more information.
August 4, 2009 - RobotWorx staff celebrated the company's 17 years in the robotics business with a party.
Started on this day in 1992, RobotWorx has quickly become an industry leader. This year was no exception. RobotWorx pushed ahead in spite of the tough economy. In fact, this 17th year has provided many new opportunities to grow sales and reach customers.
SALES
- Special Deals: Providing low-cost robotic solutions is one of RobotWorx' main goals. This year the company offered a variety of specials and sales deals. A new "Robots Under 10K" website listing proved extremely popular.
- Expanded Offerings: RobotWorx increased its workcell inventory, adding a number of Fanuc track systems, large multi-robot Fanuc cells, and RobotWorx standard cells. The company also introduced hybrid workcells, a low-cost combination of new and reconditioned robotic components.
- Robot Financing: This year RobotWorx began offering robot financing options to customers. RobotWorx' robot leasing agreements make buying a robot more financially manageable.
WEB
- New Name: RobotWorx' welding website changed domain names from robots4welding.com to www.welding-robots.com.
- Updates: The index page to RobotWorx' main website, www.robots.com, was revamped to improve usability and appeal. A project summaries section and picture gallery were added as well.
MEDIA/EDUCATION
- NBC Knight Rider: RobotWorx donated three Fanuc ArcMate 100i models to star in this 1980's T.V. show remake. The robots had stage roles as KITT mechanics.
- Educational Tours: RobotWorx is heavily involved in robotics education in the local community. This year the company provided tours for a number of educational groups including the COSI Columbus Advanced Robotics Club, 4H RoboKids and participants in The National Robotics Challenge 2009.
Meet your new pharmacist: the industrial robot.
The ability to move with dexterity and speed, while increasing safety make industrial robots indispensible in laboratories and pharmacies.
In light of this, more robot models are being designed for the pharmaceutical industry. Some examples include the Fanuc M-430iA/2PV, the ABB IRB Flexpicker 340 and 360, as well as the Motoman HM SCARA series.
Design Benefit - Slim, quick, and flexible, robots are well-suited for the pick and place and assembly work in a pharmaceutical environment. Vision technology allows industrial robots to put together customized orders and do things like assemble blood sugar kits. Pharmaceutical industrial robots are especially useful for drug discovery tasks - packaging and handling test tubes.
Safety Advantage - Robots protect the integrity of pharmaceutical products and the health of employees and patients. With industrial robots, toxic chemicals can be mixed safely. These particular robot models are designed to work in clean room settings. Sealed arm construction and decontamination with Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor (HPV) keep these models from ever contaminating product. Low payload pick and place jobs that would prove tedious for human workers are now the responsibility of tireless robots.
Reliability - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires all medication to be tracked and traced throughout the production process. Industrial robots make it easier for pharmaceutical companies to comply with these requirements. Along similar lines, robots minimize accidents and wasted material.
Need industrial robots for pharmaceutical or lab work? Contact RobotWorx at 740-383-8383.