Robotics, CNC & FMS

In 1921 the word "robot" came into use having been derived from the Czech word "robota" meaning hard labour and servitude.

Even before this time, the handling of various materials had been undertaken using some form of automation as a substitute for human effort.

Today, the majority of mass-produced items are made using very complex and highly sophisticated manufacturing systems. These employ many types of versatile robotic mechanisms that can be programmed to be used for different applications. The number of robotic systems in manufacturing now runs into millions and their use has extended to other areas, such as medical, and domestic and where human activity would not be possible. Robots are used for dangerous tasks such as bomb disposal, handling hazardous chemicals and exploring the depths of the sea.

The Feedback range of Robotic and CNC trainers covers many of the techniques used in materials handling, machining processes and the manufacture, handling and assembly of components. These trainers involve electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic devices that are used to make fully working, industrially representative systems but on a much smaller scale and at lower cost.

This versatile range of products is available as separate modules that can be configured as the system of your choice or as a pre-configured workcell. The range includes SCARA and Articulated Robots which are used in conjunction with CNC machining stations and conveyors to form workcells that perform various manufacturing operations. The workcells are supplied with a computer, pre-loaded with specialised WALLI software, which is used to program the individual equipments. The program sequences are then executed to complete the workcell task.