KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner

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(2006), "KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner", Industrial Robot, Vol. 33 No. 4. https://doi.org/10.1108/ir.2006.04933dab.006

KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner

KUKA robotics signs transbotics corporation as new system partner

Keywords: Robotics, Image sensors, Materials handling

KUKA Robotics Corporation has announced it has signed Transbotics Corporation of Charlotte, North Carolina as its newest system partner. The company, a leading integrated solutions provider specializing in automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and automation technology, will integrate KUKA Robotics' industrial robots into its automatic material handling systems.

“Transbotics has been specialising in AGVs and integrated automation technology solutions for over 20 years,” said Joe Campbell, Director of strategic alliances for KUKA Robotics Corporation. “With our combined expertise and high performance KUKA products and technology, Transbotics will be able to offer their customers best-in-class automated handling solutions.”

“After careful review of many robot manufacturers we chose KUKA because of the flexibility and performance of its products, and particularly for its software-driven approach,” stated Claude Imbleau, President of Transbotics Corporation. “We foresee integrating KUKA robots, third party end-of arm-tooling, and vision systems with our automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) into Tailor Made Solutionse for palletizing and other material handling solutions.“

For over 20 years it has specialized in the design, development, support and installation of automation solutions with an emphasis on AGVs. The company manufactures, installs and supports various automation technologies including: AGVs, robots, conveyors, batteries, chargers, motors and other related products. Transbotics provides unique automation solutions to a variety of industries, including automotive (tier one supplier), aerospace and defense, food and beverage, paper and allied products, newsprint and publishing, entertainment, microelectronics, plastics and primary metals. For more information contact Transbotics at 704-362-1115 or visit their web site at www.transbotics.com.

For more information visit their web site at www.kukarobotics.com.