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Robotics, Handling and Storage
News Release from: TM Robotics (Europe)
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 July 2005
Cartesian robot business to expand range
Toshiba Machine has agreed and signed a contract with the Shibaura Mechatronics Corporation for the transfer of its Cartesian robot business to Toshiba Machine.
Toshiba Machine has agreed and signed a contract with the Shibaura Mechatronics Corp for the transfer of its Cartesian robot business to Toshiba Machine This allows the Japanese robot manufacturer's European sales partner, TM Robotics, to offer a fuller product lineup, supplying SCARA robots and linear motors from a single source
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 1 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The transfer not only relates to the manufacturing and sales of Cartesian robots, but also to the after market, including maintenance and servicing.
The positive relationship between the existing and newly acquired businesses will add strength to product development and the ability to better respond to customer demands, thereby increasing Toshiba Machine's offering.
"This will benefit our UK customers immensely", commented Nigel Smith, Managing Director of TM Robotics Europe.
"The exchange of expertise between the companies will result in product development improving further - not to mention greater support and service for our integrators, partners and clients".
By concentrating its management resources on areas such as FPD (flat panel display) manufacturing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment and DVD-related applied vacuum technologies, Shibaura Mechatronics Corp will also strengthen its operational basis. Request free introductory details about products from TM Robotics (Europe) ...
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