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Robotic Industries Association

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2014 Market Trends Webinar Series

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2014 Calendar

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Date

Time

Topic

Sponsorships

Available

January 9 12pm-1pm EST RIA Certified Integrator Program – Basic 4

February 13 12pm-1pm EST Vision Guided Robotics - Intermediate 5

February 27 12pm-1pm EST Material Handling Techniques - Intermediate 4

March 13 12pm-1pm EST Robot End Effectors - Basic 5

March 27 12pm-1pm EST Robot Applications and New Market Segments - Advanced 4

April 10 12pm-1pm EST Fundamentals of Robotics - Basic 4

April 24 12pm-1pm EST Material Handling Techniques - Advanced 4

May 22 12pm-1pm EST Robot End Effectors - Intermediate 5

June 26 12pm-1pm EST Vision Guided Robotics - Bin Picking 5

July 24 12pm-1pm EST Best Practices for Robot Integrators - Advanced 4

August 14 12pm-1pm EST Robot Safety - Advanced 4

August 28 12pm-1pm EST Robotic Assembly Techniques - Intermediate 4

September 11 12pm-1pm EST Robot End Effectors - Advanced 5

September 25 12pm-1pm EST Robotic Welding - Intermediate 4

October 23 12pm-1pm EST Packaging and Palletizing - Advanced 4

November 6 12pm-1pm EST Robotic Welding - Advanced 4

November 20 12pm-1pm EST Mobile Robots - Intermediate 4

December 4 12pm-1pm EST Collaborative Robots - Intermediate 4

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Benefits for Sponsors

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Overall

• Obtain direct automation leads

• Demonstrate leadership in the robotics industry

• Receive brand acknowledgement and point to point contact with target audience

• Gain promotion through Robotics Online, RIA E–Newsletter, and email blasts

Pre-webinar • Your logo and link on all RIA promotional emails before the webinar

• Your logo and link on Robotics Online pages building up to the webinar

• Your logo and link on one (1) Robotics E-Newsletter prior to the webinar date

During the webinar

• Welcome message at the beginning of the webinar (slide with logo and website)

• Recognition during and at the end of the webinar

Post-webinar

• Pre-registration and attendee list for the live and archived webinar for one year

• Logo with tagline and link on Robotics Online archive page for the webinar

• Logo and link on post-webinar thank you email to attendees

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Benefits for Attendees

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Proven Program

• Consistent growth since 2010

• Topics that pertain to both beginners and experts within the robotics industry

• More than 10,000 professionals have registered for webinars in 2012 and 2013

Live and Archived Options at No Cost

• Watch the live presentation on the webinar date (Thursdays at Noon EST )

• View recorded webinars by clicking on Archives

Rich Content of Trends, Photos, Videos

• Gain knowledge on robotics, vision and industry trends

• Learn insight from industry leaders

• Obtain educational materials that will further your career growth

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RIA Certified Integrator Program – Basic

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Thursday, January 9, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description The Certified Robot Integrator program strengthens

the overall integrator channel and allows

integrators to benchmark their own processes

against best industry practices. Based on industry

feedback, RIA has found that achieving certification

has proven to be valuable for integrators looking to

showcase their capabilities to both users and

suppliers. Learn more about the program during

this educational webinar.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Successful practices for robot systems

integration.

• An understanding of all the phases of a

complete systems integration cycle.

• Technical and business management of

systems integration.

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Vision Guided Robotics – Intermediate

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Thursday, February 13, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe concepts of 2.5D and

various kinds of 3D (distinct, touching, overlapping,

shape variant, feature absent) guidance. Several

advanced calibration techniques suited for specific

applications will be covered. The use of one or

multiple cameras and the mathematical techniques

behind them will also be presented. The evolution

of applications like 3D AutoRacking, 3D Bin Picking

and 3D Inline Measurement will be described.

Finally, some application videos will be shown.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• 2.5D and various kinds of 3D vision

guided robotics (VGR).

• Calibration techniques for specific

applications.

• The use of one or multiple cameras & the

mathematical techniques behind them.

• Evolution of applications like

AutoRacking, Bin Picking and Inline

Measurement.

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Material Handling Techniques – Intermediate

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Thursday, February 27, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe material removal trends

in waterjet cutting, grinding, laser cutting and

trimming. Registering parts flexibly with vision and

compensating material removal with constant force

during dynamic path traversal will be covered.

Constant speed motions, linear & arc interpolation,

and smoothing filters will be discussed. Handling

and assembly trends such as demand based

processing, mixed order flexibility, combinatorial

assembly, verification & traceability will be shown.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Material removal in waterjet cutting,

grinding, laser cutting and trimming.

• Registering parts flexibly with vision and

compensating material removal with

constant force during path traversal.

• Constant speed motions, linear & arc

interpolation, and smoothing filters.

• Handling and assembly trends such as

demand based processing, mixed order

flexibility, verification and traceability.

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Robot End Effectors – Basic

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Thursday, March 13, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe robot end effectors such

as parallel jaw, vacuum and magnet based designs.

Solution approaches such as two or three position

grasps and servo based designs will be discussed.

In addition, force and torque sensing techniques

will be described. The webinar will also cover

topics such as grip compliance, collision avoidance

and breakaway options. Finally the webinar will

illustrate these technologies with several

application videos.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Parallel jaw, vacuum and magnet based

end effector designs.

• Two or three position and servo based

end effector designs.

• Six axis force and torque sensing

techniques.

• Gripper compliance, collision avoidance

and breakaway options.

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Robot Applications & New Market Segments – Advanced

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Thursday, March 27, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe new robot applications in

traditional robot markets as well as emerging new

market segments. In traditional markets,

applications such as AutoRacking, coordinated

motion control, vision serving, demand based mix

palletizing, etc. will be discussed. In addition,

emerging markets such as collaborative robotics,

service robotics and their enabling technology

components will be described. The webinar will

consist of a panel of experts.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• New robot applications in traditional

robot markets.

• New and emerging robot markets.

• Technology enablers and their maturity in

the marketplace.

• Various markets and their growth and

future potential.

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Fundamentals of Robotics – Basic

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Thursday, April 10, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe different kinds of robots,

their suitability for various applications, integration

methodologies and many proven solutions. These

solutions will illustrate cell design with precise and

fast real-time multitasking coordination of

conveyors, racks, bins and peripheral equipment

e.g., vision, force & torque sensing, and I/O control.

See videos of impressive factory solutions in action

(e.g., in automotive plants, packaging settings, and

semiconductor manufacturing facilities.)

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Different kinds of industrial robots.

• Factory applications, integration

methodologies and proven solutions.

• Cell design with multitasking controls,

product flow and peripheral equipment.

• Example applications showcased with

fast and proven factory solutions.

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Material Handling Techniques – Advanced

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Thursday, April 24, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe new techniques in

robotic material handling. New robotic end

effectors and their innovative use in handling

diverse products will be covered. The use of

multiple axes, dual arms and cooperative

mechanisms will be covered. These innovations

more than ever reduce tooling costs and enhance

the flexibility that end users need. Finally, the

webinar will show example application videos.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• New techniques in robotic material

handling.

• New robotic end effectors and their

innovative use in handling diverse

products.

• Use of multiple axes, dual arms and

cooperative mechanisms.

• Perspectives from a panel of industry

experts.

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Robot End Effectors – Intermediate

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Thursday, May 22, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will continue from the earlier basic

level webinar about robot end effectors in 2014. In

this session, topics like material handling, use of

energy and compliance will be discussed. Trends

like flexibility and reconfigurability for various

product shapes and sizes will be covered. The use

of various utilities in new end effectors will be

illustrated. Finally the webinar will highlight these

technologies with several application videos.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Material handling, use of energy and

compliance.

• Flexibility and reconfigurability for

various product shapes and sizes.

• The use of various utilities in new end

effectors.

• Example applications from a set of

factory videos.

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Vision Guided Robotics – Bin Picking – Advanced

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Thursday, June 26, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe enablers and

technological advances in bin picking in recent

years. First, a set of definitions to classify bin

picking applications will be presented in an

escalating order of geometric complexity. Next

examples of distinct 3D guidance, structured and

random bin picking will be described. Several 3D

calibration techniques and their merits will be

described. Finally a number of example bin picking

application videos will be presented.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Enablers and technological advances in

bin picking in recent years.

• Definitions to classify bin picking

applications in an escalating order of

geometric complexity.

• Distinct 3D guidance, structured and

random bin picking.

• 3D calibration techniques and their

merits.

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Best Practices for Robot Integrators – Advanced

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Thursday, July 24, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe successful practices for

robot systems integration. The presentation will

examine a typical sales cycle including initial

information gathering, scope definition, risk

mitigation, variation quantification, proposals work,

project award, financial management, design,

procurement, build, runoff, acceptance, installation,

production startup, training, documentation and

support. Finally, the webinar will illustrate these

technologies with application videos.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• Successful practices for robot systems

integration.

• An understanding of all the phases of a

complete systems integration cycle.

• Technical and business management of

systems integration.

• The RIA Certified Robotics Integrator

program.

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Robotic Safety – Advanced

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Thursday, August 14, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe advanced concepts in

robotic safety. The latest RIA 15.06 standard will be

reviewed and its enhancements described. The

flexibility and configurability of various safety

scenarios will be reviewed especially in conjunction

with new robot controllers. The safety

ramifications of several new collaborative robots

will be reviewed. Finally, a panel of industry experts

will weigh in on a series of questions about robotic

safety.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced concepts in robotic safety.

• The latest RIA 15.06 standard and its

enhancements over the older standard.

Flexibility and configurability of various

safety scenarios. Enhancements in new

robot controllers to address safety.

• The safety ramifications of new

collaborative robots.

• Perspectives from a panel of industry

experts.

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Robotic Assembly Techniques – Intermediate

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Thursday, August 28, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe intermediate techniques

in assembling products with robots. Efficiency

concepts such as sequential, parallel, and

combinatorial assembly will be described. The

notion of demand based assembly to fulfill orders

with flexible feeders will be introduced. Step by

step product verification and traceability topics will

be covered. Finally, the webinar will show example

application videos.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Efficiency concepts such as sequential,

parallel and combinatorial assembly.

• Demand based assembly to fulfill orders

with flexible feeders.

• Step-by-step product verification and

traceability of products in manufacturing

processes in real time.

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Robot End Effectors – Advanced

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Thursday, September 11, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• Complex end effector design.

• Weight management, compliance and

ruggedness in harsh environments.

• The use of advanced end effector designs

in various vertical markets.

• Perspectives from a panel of industry

experts.

Description

This webinar will continue from the earlier

intermediate level webinar about robot end

effectors in 2014. In this session, topics like

complex end effector design, weight management,

compliance and ruggedness in harsh environments

will be discussed. The use of advanced end effector

designs in various vertical markets such as

stamping, food handling and aerospace industries

will be described. Finally, a panel of experts will

answer a series of advanced level questions.

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Robotic Welding – Intermediate

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Thursday, September 25, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe robotic welding which is

the most prevalent application of industrial robots

in the most prevalent automotive vertical market.

Concepts of resistance spot welding and arc

welding will be presented. A robot may weld a pre-

programmed position, be guided by machine

vision, or by a combination of the two methods. The

topic of weld schedules with robots will be

presented. Finally, the webinar will illustrate these

technologies with several application videos.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• History & prevalence of robotic welding.

• Resistance spot welding.

• Arc welding.

• Weld schedules and robot controls.

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Packaging and Palletizing – Advanced

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Thursday, October 23, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe advanced trends and

various techniques in robotic packaging and

palletizing applications. Topics such as packaging

patterns, reach, SKUs, order flow, balanced

fulfillment, throughput, homogeneous and mixed

load handling will be covered. The design of end

effectors to handle pallets, slip sheets, and

products of various shapes and sizes will be

shown. Finally, the webinar will present application

videos of various solutions in production.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced trends and various techniques

in robotic palletizing and depalletizing

applications.

• Packaging patterns, reach, SKUs, order

flow, balanced fulfillment, throughput,

homogeneous and mixed load handling.

• Design of end effectors to handle pallets,

slip sheets, and products of various

shapes and sizes.

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Robotic Welding – Advanced

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Thursday, November 6, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will present advanced robotic welding

techniques. Beyond the basic concepts of

resistance spot welding and arc welding, trends

such as laser, plasma and hybrid welding will be

explored. The importance of fast and reliable welds

will be presented along with a number of common

weld defects and approaches to avoid them or to

detect them in a robotic production setting. In

addition, the use of external axes to control robot

as well as part motions simultaneously will be

shown.

Format Presentation, Expert Panel

Learning Outcomes

• Advanced robotic welding techniques.

• Laser, plasma and hybrid welding.

• Fast and reliable welding.

• Common welding defects and how to

avoid or detect them in production.

• The use of external axes to control robot

and part motions simultaneously.

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Mobile Robots – Intermediate

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Thursday, November 20, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description This webinar will describe new mobile robots and

how they are working in industrial factories as well

as dozens of service robotic markets. Key concepts

of navigation, localization and mapping will be

described e.g., SLAM : Simultaneous Localization

and Mapping. The fusing of SLAM with various 3D

vision techniques for various markets will be

described. The safety ramifications of mobile

robots will be described. The use of mobile robots

in warehousing and order fulfillment will be covered

and several application videos will be shown.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• Mobile robots and their use in industrial

factories and also service robot markets.

• Navigation, localization and mapping :

SLAM.

• Fusing mobile robot SLAM with 3D vision

techniques for various markets.

• The use of mobile robots in warehousing

and order fulfillment.

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Collaborative Robots – Intermediate

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Thursday, December 4, 2014 12–1pm, Eastern USA Time

Description

This webinar will describe new trends in how

human beings and robots are working together

both in industrial and service robotic sectors.

Several case studies such as Robotnaut, Baxter,

UR5 and the PR2 shall be discussed. Their software

structures, ease of use, and safety aspects will be

explored. The use of robots, cobots and manual

arms with enhanced new controls and sensors in

factories will also be discussed.

Format Presentation with Videos

Learning Outcomes

• New trends in how human beings and

robots are working together.

• Examples of collaboration in industrial

and service robotic sectors.

• Case studies of new human robot

collaboration solutions.

• The use of robots, cobots and manual

arms with enhanced sensors & controls.