High-Performance SCARA Robots

G-Series SCARA Robots are the next generation robots for the vendor’s Micro PowerDrive Controllers.

Apr 8th, 2008

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With speed and performance improvements ranging from 20% to 100% over previous generation SCARA models, G-Series models feature reach ranging from 450mm to 1000mm. The vendor’s smart motion control technology is combined with a new high-rigidity arm design to achieve high-speed, high-precision and low-vibration. All G-Series robot arms are available in standard, Class 10 Clean, or IP54/65 configurations. They are available in tabletop, wall or ceiling mount configurations.

Epson Robots
www.robots.epson.com
562.290.5910

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