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1967 |
Launched the development for automatic extraction of product from the injection molding process. The original system allowed for the removal of a pen case from the mold. |
| 1969 |
Completed design of the experimental RX-0 robot. |
| 1970 |
Displayed the RX model robot at the third Japan Plastic Trade Fair. The RX unit demonstrated a fully automated system for parts extraction and attracted much attention throughout the molding industry. |
| 1971 |
"Continued to develop small and medium sizes of the RX model robot (RX-2A, RX-3, "and RX-4). |
| 1972 |
Established an Osaka sales office to expand robot sales activity in the Tokyo and Osaka markets. |
| 1975 |
Designed the RX-5 model robot and also developed and automation process which used two different colors for the molding of the keyboard top.
"Designed and manufactured a new ""Traversing type"" extraction robot and named it " "the RZ-series robot (RZ-50, 100, 300 and 500)." |
| 1979 |
Completed design and manufacture of assembly and stacking systems for use in the manufacture of the Audio Cassette Shell and P-Case and soon after completed systems for the Video Cassette Shell. Began supplying large automation systems for each magnetic tape manufacturer both domestic and overseas. |
| 1981 |
Established a distributorship agreement with Automated Assemblies Corporation in Massachusetts to sell RZ-series and RX-series robots in the United States.
Completed design of a special horizontal takes out system for Laser Disc(LD) production. |
| 1982 |
Established the Robotics Division and constructed a new facility in Ohme City to increase the design and production of the standard RZ and RX product lines. |
| 1983 |
Introduced the new RZ-D series traversing extraction robot with a specially designed "high-speed cylinder assembly, which greatly enhanced the output of the robot." |
| 1985 |
Exhibited RZ-D series high-speed robots at the USA National Plastics Exhibition "(NPE'85) in Chicago, Illinois and increased sales volume to the USA market."
Developed a takeout robot and stack system for the music compact disc (CD) and began to ship many systems domestically and overseas which caused a sharp increase in Sailor Company stock. |
| 1987 |
Established a Tohoku sales office in Sendai City.
Continued development of equipment for the disc related industries and introduced a high-speed mechanical robot capable of 0.4 seconds take out time. |
| 1988 |
Introduced the new RZ-F series traversing extraction robot with 3-axis servo motor drives which greatly enhanced the speed and positioning of the robot.
Developed much larger RZ robot models (RZ-3000 and 4000) and started supplying "robots to major corporations domestically and overseas (Ford, Gillette, etc)."
"Developed an automation system to extract, assemble and stack 3.5"" micro floppy " discs. |
| 1990 |
Increased design and manufacture of custom designed factory automation. "Developed a small ""swing arm"" design extraction robot for CD applications, a very " "high speed horizontal takeout robot for 3.5"" micro floppy discs, and the bit (female "screw) press fit machine (rectangular coordinate). |
| 1991 |
Established a Nagoya sales office to expand sales activity in the Chukyo and Tokai markets.
Increased demand for new automation in the following markets:
a) 8mm Video tape and DAT tape cassette
b) Special takeout robot for the MD
c) Photomultiper disc 86mm-130mm diameter
d) CD mono(one)line system |
| 1992 |
Introduced the new RZ-G series servo driven traversing extraction robot which are ultra high speed and extremely durable. Introduced the new RX-7 sprue picker.
Completed the successful design and manufacture for the automatic takeout and "alignment of a food cup part in 4.8 seconds, for various medical parts and for the MD" shell auto stacker. |
| 1994 |
Introduced the new RZ-H series servo driven traversing extraction robot and the SR series line of high-speed swing arm servo driven robots for CD extraction.
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| 1996 |
Established a Thailand sales office in Bangkok to expand sales activity in the Southeast Asian market.
Developed the RZ-J series servo driven traversing extraction robot with low overhead height clearance. |
| 1997 |
"Established Sailor USA, Incorporated in Atlanta, Georgia to sell robot and automation" products directly to the United States of America.
Built a new state of the art manufacturing facility in Ohme City to increase shipments of robot and automation products throughout the Asian and American markets. |
| 1998 |
Introduced the new RSP series all pneumatic traversing sprue picker |
| 1999 |
Constructed second facility in Ohme City to build Automation products.
Introduced the new RZ-N series all servo driven traversing extraction robot
"Established Sailor Robotec, Incorporated in Irvine, California" |
| 2000 |
Established Sailor Robotec, Incorporated in Irvine, California, in support of the Japanese transplant companies and custom injection molders on the west coast. |
| 2001 |
Introduced the new Alpha Series Full AC Digital Servo drived Extraction
Robot. |
| 2002 |
Established Sailor Robot (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. In Shanghai, China. |
| 2003 |
Introduced the new RZ-V series WINDOWS base control.
Established Sailor Automation, Inc. in California,U.S.A, which integrated the business of existent two companies, Sailor U.S.A and Sailor Robotec |
