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Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine is a pioneering Japanese industrial robotics manufacturer. TM Robotics is the global premier distributor of the brand, and we represent sales and supply of Shibaura Machine for the North American market. We have over 40 years of experience in providing and integrating robots for a range of industries, this includes working with end users, as well as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and systems integrators by providing them with cutting-edge robots for their machines.

Your company will be exhibiting at Automate, what is it that makes this an important event for your company?

Automate is a crucial event for TM Robotics and Shibaura Machine, as it provides us a platform to showcase our latest industrial robots from Japan. With over 800 exhibitors and numerous networking events, Automate offers an unparalleled opportunity for us to demonstrate Shibaura Machine’s robot technologies to the North American market and to connect with potential customers and partners.

What makes your booth a must visit for Automate attendees?

Shibaura Machine's booth at Automate, managed by TM Robotics, will be a must-visit for attendees due to its comprehensive display of THE SCARA robots. Visitors will have the chance to see the entire THE robot range on display, including the THE400, THE600, THE800 and THE1000. The line-up includes robots of different sizes and strengths, providing visitors with an opportunity to find the perfect model for their application. What’s more, the THE range is available with a variety of different additional options including ceiling mounting, IP65 and clean room models.

Shibaura Machine will also be displaying a THE400 SCARA and its TVL700 six-axis robot working collaboratively with a SICK vision system for handling and inspection applications. This demo will show how harnessing the synergy between robots and advanced systems can help to optimise industrial operations. 

When you get a chance to walk the exhibit hall floor yourself, what is it you will be most interested to see? Any educational sessions, pavilions etc. you plan on attending?

Absolutely. Automate is an excellent opportunity for us to see other exhibitors' offerings and new innovations in automation, robotics and related technologies. The show also provides a space for the team to meet with systems integrators and introduce them to the Shibaura Machine robot line up. We recommend that any OEMs searching for a robot integration visit us at booth 661.

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TM Robotics (Americas) Inc

TM Robotics, in partnership with Shibaura Machine, formerly known as Toshiba Machine until 1st April 2020, offers a comprehensive range of industrial robots ideally suited for high-precision assembly, machine loading/unloading and material-handling applications that can be dust proof, clean room, or IP65/67. The company's extensive product line starts with a Cartesian solution available in thousands of combinations from single actuators to four-axis solutions; six-axis solutions that can include precise vision-control; and a complete range of SCARAs from low cost to the industry-leading SCARA with 1200-mm reach that can carry up to 20 kgs. TM Robotics sells and services robots throughout Europe, the Middle East, India, Russia, and Africa, as well as North, Central, and South America, from headquarters in Hertfordshire, England and Elk Grove Village, IL, USA. For more information, visit www.tmrobotics.com or follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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