More orders for Braintech vision-guided robotics software through ABB alliance

MARCH 1--Braintech Inc. (Vancouver, BC, Canada; www.braintech.com), a provider of vision-guided robotics software, has received a purchase order from its strategic alliance partner ABB (Auburn Hills, MI) for five eVF built solutions. eVisionFactory (eVF) is the ingredient software platform of ABB's TrueView vision-guided robotics system. The order from ABB is for five TrueView vision-guided robotics systems ordered by a Major North American automaker, their first utilization of this technology for operations such as material handling and engine head decking. The order reflects the industry's increasing utilization of these system types by Braintech and underscores the value of its relationship with ABB. ABB and Braintech operate together under a strategic alliance whereby ABB exclusively uses Braintech vision-guidance technology inside of its TrueView Vision Guided Robotics system.

Braintech CEO Owen Jones said, "Our single camera software is proven, and use continues to expand throughout the automotive OEM and tier markets. We expect significant growth from this system as we continue to work closely with ABB to grow its TrueView brand." Jones added that "end users will be pleased that these material-handling systems are proven to be exceptionally reliable and cost-effective."