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Sico America in Minneapolis Orders Robotic Automation for China Facility
 Minneapolis, Minn. – September 7, 2007 – Sico Incorporated and PRI Robotics Inc.
today announced the ordering of Sico’s first welding robot for their Beijing, China
facility. “Our previous robotic welding systems were justified mainly as a result of
direct labor savings and reduced inventory, made possible by the increased
throughput. The system we have ordered for our China facility was justified as a
result of the consistent quality that robotic welding produces” says Jim Pugh,
Manufacturing Manager at Sico America.
Sico Incorporated specializes in the expertise of making more efficient use of space
through the implementation and use of its mobile folding products. These products
are not limited to their folding tables, stages, dance floors, wallbeds and partitions.
For over 50 years the Sico name has been synonymous with superior craftsmanship
and outstanding durability.
Sico America with headquarters in Edina, MN is no stranger to robotic automation.
Sico ordered their first robotic welding system from PRI Robotics in 1996 and today
they have seven successful installations with PRI Robotics as their automation
partners. Systems have been implemented in both the Edina and the Conway,
Arkansas facilities.
About PRI Robotics
PRI Robotics is a leading integrator of robotic systems providing a wide range of productive solutions
in manufacturing and specializing in Machine Load/Unload, Arc Welding, Dispensing, Pick & Place,
Assembly and Material Removal. Website: www.prirobotics.com
About SICO
For over 50 years, Sico has been a leading, worldwide manufacturer of mobile folding products to help
businesses maximize the efficient use of their space. Website: www.sicoinc.com
PRI Robotics & SICK join up to host an Open House at SICK, Inc's US headquarters in Bloomington Minnesota
 On October 18th, 2007, visitors to SICK, Inc's HQ will get a chance to get up close and interact with at the SICK 3D Smart Camera with a FANUC Six-Axis Robotic Solution recently displayed at the 2007 Robots & Vision Show in Rosemont, Illinois. PRI Robotics designed and built the robotic system using the FANUC M-16iB/20 robot and ATI's quick-change components that automatically changes between four different SICK 3D vision cameras.
PRI Robotics designed and built the robotic system showcased at SICK's booth during the recent Robots & Vision Show in Rosemont, Illinois. The FANUC M-16iB/20 robot utilized ATI's quick-change components to automatically change between four different SICK 3D vision cameras. SICK demonstrated vision-guided robot bin picking of randomly located objects. This emerging application enables a vision-guided robot arm to find and pick individual parts placed at random in a container or bin. A unique vision inspection application was also demonstrated during the show.
Here are the details for the Open House:
SICK & PRI Present - The Smart Automated Vision Solutions Open House
October 18th, 2007
TWO SESSIONS 9:30 and 1:00 Seminar
At the SICK Headquarters
6900 West 110th Street
Bloomington, MN 55438
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
PRI Robotics and Horn Machine Tools join up to a host a Sneak Preview Open House at PRI's Headquarters in Plymouth
 On October 23rd, 2007 you are cordially invited to attend an open house at the PRI Headquarters in Plymouth, MN. We will be providing a sneak peek at a CNC tube bender with an automated material handling robot integrated by PRI Robotics. The machine will make its official debut at this year's FABTECH 2007 International Tradeshow in Chicago. If you are visiting FABTECH, please visit our booth (#20081). For those of you that won't be able to see us at the show, please register to attend our open house. In addition to the preview of the machine and seeing it in action, we will offer some valuable training and information. Here are more details:
PRI & Horn Machine Tools FABTECH Preview Open House
October 23rd, 2007
Two Sessions 10am OR 1pm LUNCH IS SERVED
At the PRI Headquarters
2440 Fernbrook Lane N
Plymouth, MN 55447
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
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