Navus To Speak at National Robotic Arc Welding Conference

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Buck Barber, Sales & Marketing Manager for Navus Automation, Inc., will speak at the National Robotic Welding Conference & Exhibition (NRAWC) in Milwaukee on June 7, 2017. The conference highlights the newest tools and techniques for data driven, flexible robotic manufacturing.

Adaptive welding robots have traditionally been employed to handle low skill, repetitive tasks, from a fixed location. But with the tools and features available today for offline programming, sensing, tool changing, and remote monitoring, robotic systems are gaining the flexibility and technology needed to increase a single robot’s range of capabilities.

As an example of those advances in capabilities, Barber’s presentation at NRAWC will reveal how a remotely operated, multi-function robotic work cell makes welding in a dangerous environment more safe and efficient. The unprecedented system is designed to move the robotic welding work cell 100 feet into position in a dangerous environment while the operator works remotely from a safe location. The multi-task robot effectively preps joints, welds, provides inter-pass cleaning, and vacuums welds remotely.

Barber will be representing Navus as one of the featured industry leaders presenting on data driven flexible manufacturing with single or multiple robots, and new advances in optimizing upstream processes. This year marks the 34th anniversary of the conference. The mission of the conference has been to present new and emerging technology in the areas of welding and automation. The conference was unique from the beginning in that it did not have a call for papers but instead featured invited speakers, like Barber, based on cutting edge technologies.

With years of research and development and a certified weld inspector on staff, Navus has developed innovative strategies to meet the toughest challenges. Founded in 1998, Navus Automation, Inc. is an industry leader in full-service custom machine building, welding, and integration solutions. Navus collaborates with many Fortune 500 companies in the automotive, military, agriculture, and consumer industries. Navus engineers provide exceptional robotic solutions for integrated systems that increase productivity, quality, and safety.

 

Navus Exhibited & Met With Key Partners at FABTECH

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Navus staff members showcased their most innovative, custom-designed robotic weld system at the FABTECH trade show in Las Vegas, November 16-18, and met with key partners. General Manager Gregory Hayzen said, “Navus has become an industry leader integration applications, so we were very excited to share one of our most complex and customized systems with nearly 30,000 attendees, and to meet with some of our key partners.”

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing trade show event featuring world-class suppliers and the latest industry products and tools. While at the event, Navus team members also met with key partners including ABB, MeltTool, Servo-Robot, PushCorp, Inc., and ATI Industrial Automation.

ABB is a pioneering technology leader that is at the forefront of creating digitally connected and enabled industrial equipment and systems. MeltTool designs, manufactures and supports advanced visualization technologies for the welding industry. Servo-Robot produces robotic laser vision and sensing systems for welding and robotic automated manufacturing. PushCorp, Inc., manufactures robotic, compliant end-of-arm tooling, electric spindles and floor-standing equipment for automating material removal applications. And ATI Industrial Automation is a leading engineering-based developer of robotic accessories and robot arm tooling.

In collaboration with Navus, these partners and others are forging the future of integration systems and robotic designs.

Buck Barber (Sales & Marketing Manager – Navus) Mark Oxlade (Market Development Manager - Welding and Cutting – ABB) Josey Varughese (Controls Engineering – ABB)
Mike Teubert (Weld Engineering/CWI - Navus) Nicole Maturen (General Manager - MeltTools) Greg Hayzen (General Manager – Navus)
Navus team members enjoyed meeting up with Servo-Robot representatives at FABTECH in November, 2016. Mike Teubert (Weld Engineering/CWI - Navus), Megan Gliebe (Sales & Administrative Coordinator, Servo-Robot), Greg Hayzen (General Manager – Navus), Jeff Noruk (President – Servo-Robot)

Watch our time lapse video of activity at the Navus booth.

Navus To Exhibit Multi-task Robot At FABTECH 2016

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On the heels of being awarded a globally competitive contract, members of the Navus Automation, Inc., team will travel to Las Vegas to exhibit their most innovative, custom-designed robotic weld system at the FABTECH trade show, November 16-18.

General Manager Gregory Hayzen says, “Navus has become a strong industry leader in forging the future of integration applications, and we’re excited to share one of our most complex and customized systems with nearly 30,000 attendees.”

The unprecedented welding project was designed to move the robotic welding workcell 20 yards into position in a dangerous environment. The multi-task robot effectively preps joints, welds, provides inter-pass cleaning, and vacuums welds remotely from an operator’s console that utilizes a live monitor and a HD camera for post inspection.

Navus provides state-of-the-art robotic welding and cutting machine design and integration, programming and controls automation, and custom fabrication to some of the finest companies in sectors including:
• Defense
• Shipbuilding
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Power
• Medical
• Glass Forming
• Consumer Manufacturing

FABTECH is North America’s largest metal forming, fabricating, welding and finishing event. The trade show features world-class suppliers such as Navus, the latest industry products and developments, and tools to improve productivity, increase profits and discover new solutions to metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing needs. The annual event hosts more than 1,300 exhibitors and 28,000 attendees for three days at the Las Vegas Convention Center.