ATI Industrial Automation – Robotic Arm Tooling
ATI Industrial Automation – Robotic Arm Tooling
ATI Industrial Automation is a world leader in robotic accessory development, with a variety of products that are used across thousands of successful applications worldwide. The company’s robotic arm tooling is used in industries including automotive, aerospace, government, medical, and biomedical. ATI was named a Deloitte &Touche Technology Fast 50 company for North Carolina in 2009. It has received many patents for its innovative products, including its QC-1210 robotic tool changer and its Mini43LP Force/Torque Sensor, which provides high-precision force sensing in a compact transducer.
The company’s product line includes standard robotic end effectors, utility couplers, robotic collision sensors, and multi-axis torque sensors. It also manufactures custom robotic end effectors, such as the QC-29, a tool changer designed to work with collaborative robots. In addition to being used in applications such as ultrasonic welding, the QC-29 can also be used to support servo motors.
ATI Industrial Automation has recently introduced several new products to the company’s product line. Its QC-29 Robotic Tool Changer is the company’s first rectangular body model. It is designed to work with smaller robots, and mounts directly to 40 and 50 mm robot wrists. It features a Zero-Freeplay design, which ensures high-efficiency tool changing. It is also compatible with a wide variety of standard utility modules and tool stands.
ATI Industrial Automation also developed the ultra-thin Mini43LP Force/Torque Sensor. It is less than eight millimeters tall and offers high-precision force sensing in ATI’s rugged transducer. This sensor is designed to be inexpensive, while providing six components of torque measurement. Its low stack height and built-in compliance make it compatible with ISO 9409-1-31.5-4-M5 robot wrists.
ATI Industrial Automation also manufactures robotic deburring tools, which have recently been used in a variety of deburring applications. Its U1-050 universal compliance compensator features a variety of features, including a built-in torque sensor, compliance monitoring, and a zero-freeplay design. It is also designed to be used with ATI’s modular Tool Stands. The company also manufactures robotic collision sensors, as well as material removal and polishing tools. The company also offers engineering services.
ATI Industrial Automation recently expanded its corporate headquarters in Apex, North Carolina. It will double its current operations to 129,000 square feet, and will create 200 new jobs. This expansion will be completed in two phases. In the first phase, construction will begin immediately. The second phase will start in 3-5 years. This will increase ATI Industrial Automation’s robotics tool manufacturing operations by more than double.
In July, ATI announced that it was being acquired by Novanta Inc., an engineering firm that provides precision motion, photonics, and core components for industrial equipment manufacturers. Novanta plans to pay an upfront fee of $172 million in cash, and will grant performance stock units to ATI. In addition, the company plans to pay contingent cash payments in 2021 based on ATI’s financial performance. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2021.
As part of its acquisition of ATI Industrial Automation, Novanta will create a $250 million precision motion segment. It will also gain significant engineering competency. It will add 60 patents to its portfolio, and will increase its customer base. The company will also add end-of-arm tooling to its product lineup.
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