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Eastec 2013 - Visit us at Booth #3351

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at Eastec 2013

Gibson Engineering will be presenting the latest in automation technologies including Baxter, America's first adaptive manufacturing robot designed to work safely alongside people.

Eastern States Exposition, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield, MA

Rethink Robotics Releases Baxter

Version 1.1 Operating Software

Baxter gets even smarter

Rethink Robotics has released Baxter V1.1 operating software, further enhancing the robot's initial performance in a number of exciting areas. This updated software adds significant functionality in the areas of machine synchronization, I/O, and task sequencing and ordering, adding even more value to Baxter's inherent safety, ease of use and cost effectiveness advantages.

Machine Synchronization & I/O

Integrate with existing automation systems through signaling
Sort parts into good/discard piles
Connect with other equipment with optional Modbus I/O

Task Sequencing and Ordering

Increase the number and complexity of tasks
Pick & place objects in specific order and sequence
Easily reorder, modify or add signals to steps of a trained sequence

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MagneMover LITE

Fast, accurate, programmable alternative to conventional conveyor systems

The MagneMover® LITE (MM LITE) conveyor system incorporates MagneMotion's proven linear synchronous motor technology into a wide array of standard, modular track components to provide high performance, turnkey, puck-based transport and positioning conveyor system for light payloads.

MM LITE's standard track building blocks provide true plug-and-play capability and make layout changes a snap. Each standard building block is a motorized track section which all fit together to form an almost endless variety of layout options.

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EnergyPAQ

Scalable iQ platform based energy solution

Mitsubishi's Energy Monitoring products provide valuable information that enables customers to identify energy saving opportunities to reduce energy costs. EnergyPAQ is a complete centralized energy monitoring solution providing the infrastructure for a scalable control solution.

EnergyPAQ uses the Q-series rack PLC system so users can expand their basic system in a number of ways, including adding an Ethernet communication network. EnergyPAQ can track software so that key energy information is visible as well as being stored.