ABB Japan Orders Braintech Software for Two Japanese Automakers
ABB Introduces New Trueview™ Seam-Sealing System.
Vancouver, BC (PRWEB via PR Web
Direct) July 27, 2005 -- Braintech Inc. (OTCBB: BRHI), a leading provider of
vision guided robotic, (“VGR”) software solutions, announced today that it has
received two separate orders each for two similar eVisionFactory™ (eVF™)
solutions from strategic partner ABB, for two Japanese automakers. The eVF
solutions are the key ingredient to this new application of TrueView™ vision
guidance for seam sealing.
TrueView VGR, combining ABB robots and
Braintech’s eVF software has liberated manufacturing from the limitations of
fixtured automation. In the case of these seam sealer systems, an ABB robot uses
eVF vision to position the sealing applicator relative to vehicle bodies thereby
eliminating the need for costly fixturing and human
operators.
Commenting, COO, Babak Habibi stated, “We continue to
demonstrate the unique power of our patented¹ SC3D™ guidance technology.
Originally developed as a novel approach to locate engine parts for materials
handling applications, the core SC3D technology has proven to be a key new
technology for 3D Machine Vision, capable of satisfying guidance requirements
for a large array of manufacturing needs including powertrain, body, sealant,
arc welding and general assembly. Moreover, having extensively evaluated various
technologies to solve different types of TrueView applications, we’ve discovered
traditional stereo vision and laser based approaches are nowhere near as
reliable or versatile as SC3D”.
Jerry Osborn, Vice President, General
Manager, ABB Robot Automation stated, “We see more and more of our customers
adopting VGR as a viable manufacturing technology, which opens up new
opportunities for TrueView. Now, we’re starting to see the first TrueView
systems being deployed outside North America and we plan to continue this
expansion throughout Asia and Europe”.
About Braintech (OTCBB: BRHI) –
visit www.braintech.com.
About ABB (NYSE: 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.
¹ Patent Number US 6,816,755 B2
eVisionFactory, eVF and SC3D are trademarks of Braintech, inc. and its
subsidiaries
TrueView is a trademark of ABB Inc. and its
subsidiaries
Statements in this document that are not purely historical
are forward-looking statements and reflect the current views of management with
respect to future events and are subject certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions. It is important to note that the Company’s actual results could
differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. Factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially include risks and uncertainties
such as technical difficulties in developing the products; competition from
other suppliers of similar products; pricing that may not be acceptable to
potential markets; and many other known and unknown factors. Readers should also
refer to the risk disclosures outlined in the Company’s 10-KSB and 10-QSB Forms
filed from time to time with the SEC.
Contact:
Jennifer
Summers
Braintech Inc.
#102 – 930 W 1st Street
Vancouver BC V7P
3N4
604-988-6440 x 202
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