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Braintech and ABB Launch Vision Guided Robotics Channel Partner Program
ABB recruits CIM SYSTEMS as First Certified TrueView™ Integrator
June 5, 2006
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC - Proven in the field, ABB's TrueView systems are changing the very fabric of automation by eliminating the need to use highly structured and fixtured manufacturing technologies. This revolutionary change provides ABB's Channel Partners with unlimited new business opportunities.
The order, from ABB Channel Partner CIM SYSTEMS INC, is for a pair of proven TrueView cells using Braintech's award-winning SC3D™ guidance technology to palletize V8 engine blocks. The system is unique because it acts as an "infinite buffer" which allows the blocks to be packed in or packed out between machining applications.
Dave Fox, President of CIM SYSTEMS in Noblesville, Indiana sees great opportunity for TrueView products. "We've already quoted several additional TrueView systems since becoming certified earlier this year. Successfully adding vision to robots creates new opportunities for customers to automate their operations, particularly in the area of material handling."
ABB Channel Partners received training to become TrueView Certified at ABB's North American Headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan. The process includes training on Braintech's eVisionFactory™ software, robot programming procedures and system integration, to ensure TrueView quality standards compliance.
CIM SYSTEMS engineer Rick Lemberg, who attended the certification training, comments, "The TrueView system is an extremely powerful robot guidance tool. It's also surprisingly user friendly and simple to interface with. This is a plus for both the integrator and the customer."
Commenting on the purchase, Vice President and General Manager of ABB's Robot Automation Jerry Osborn stated, "This is the first of several ABB Channel Partners that ABB intends to certify for TrueView sales and installations outside of the ABB network of direct customers - a key component of expanding into the Automotive Tier, Heavy Duty Trucking and General Industry marketplace."
Owen Jones, Braintech's CEO, commented, "Channel Partners will play a big part in ABB's globalization efforts, especially in general industry categories. Our role is to support recruitment, training and support of ABB's growing network of certified TrueView channel partners."
About Braintech (OTCBB: BRHI)
For more information, visit www.braintech.com
About ABB
ABB's Robotic, Automotive and Manufacturing group is a leading supplier of robots, robotic systems and automation systems to the automotive, manufacturing and consumer industries. With more than 130,000 robots installed worldwide and more than 5,000 employees, ABB is a global leader in flexible factory automation. This group is part of ABB Ltd. (www.abb.com) who is a leader in power and automation technologies that enable utility and industry customers to improve performance while lowering environmental impact. The ABB Group of companies operates in around 100 countries and employs about 102,000 people. The company's U.S. operations employ about 9,000 in manufacturing and other facilities in 40 states. For more information, visit www.abb.com
About CIM SYSTEMS
For more information, visit www.cimrobotics.com
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