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I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc. announces the appointment of Casey DiBattista as President
STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO, CANADA – I-Cubed announced today the appointment of Casey DiBattista as Vice President. In this role, Casey is responsible for communicating the strategic direction of I-Cubed and its related companies, as well as leading the development and implementation of annual goals, objectives and operating plans. He is also responsible for overall business development, sales, customer satisfaction, risk management and continuous quality improvement. He will play a lead role in managing the company’s technical, financial, information and human capital resources, including I-Cubed’s total commitment to health & safety.
Casey is an innovative thinker and seasoned executive with strong leadership, negotiation and relationship building skills, with a passion for implementing positive change. He comes to I-Cubed with over 30 years of experience in the automation industry including several senior management roles in multinational companies. His relentless pursuit of teamwork, customer satisfaction and strong long term relationships with key stakeholders and customers will accelerate I-Cubed’s rise to the top level of business excellence.
As a board member of the Research Innovation Commercialization Centre since 2009, Casey has played a significant role in rebuilding this organization into an influential voice of the business community in the advanced manufacturing, cleantech and the “Internet of Things” (IoT) business communities. He continues to forge strong bonds with both business and political leaders in Ontario and throughout Canada.
Media Contact: Casey DiBattista – Phone: 905-643-8685 - Email: cdibattista@icubed.biz
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I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc. has entered into a Sub-License Agreement with the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc.
STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO, CANADA – September 25, 2017. I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc. (I-Cubed) has entered into a Sub-License Agreement with the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. (Yaskawa Motoman).
Through a License Agreement with Nihon Shoryoku Kikai Co., Ltd (NSK), Yaskawa Motoman currently has exclusive rights in the Americas for the technology, manufacturing, and sales of ultrasonic trimming and profile routing technology for non-metallic parts. The Sub-License Agreement will extend the rights to I-Cubed for sales to certain identified market segments and customers in North America.
Targeting automotive tier one interior trim suppliers, I-Cubed will integrate a high-speed Yaskawa Motoman robot with NSK’s patented ultrasonic trimming and routing tools. The ultrasonic knife tools feature specially designed HSS carbide blades oscillating at 40 kHz.
Ultrasonic trimming is a sustainable alternative to some waterjet or laser trimming applications and offers advantages of lower requirements for power, water, sound enclosures, etc. Because the ultrasonic blades can be sharpened many times in-station, ultrasonic trimming also offers lower operating, maintenance and consumable costs. This technology also may reduce worker injury and alleviate the repetitive stress that is typically seen with manual routing and trimming applications.
Ultrasonic trimming provides a cleaner cut on most materials and is ideal for a variety of non-metallic materials including molded plastics, fiberglass-reinforced plastic, and non-woven fabrics. Potential applications include automotive interior components such as door trim, headliners, instrument panels, consoles, floor carpets and HVAC molded components.
“We are excited to be working with the Yaskawa Motoman team on the development of the ultrasonic cutting market in North America,” says Casey DiBattista, President of I-Cubed. “With Yaskawa Motoman’s expertise in industrial robotics and I-Cubed’s knowledge of robotic cutting solutions, the EcoTrim ultrasonic technology will provide I-Cubed’s customers with innovative cutting solutions suitable for shops of all sizes. This advanced technology will allow customers to optimize their automation projects, reduce their operating costs and improve trim quality in a wide variety of materials.”
“Over the years, I-Cubed has integrated many robotic cutting solutions using Motoman® technology,” says Steve Barhorst, President and COO of Yaskawa Motoman “Adding ultrasonic technology to their capabilities is the next natural step in their application portfolio.” We are proud to continue to expand this relationship with I-Cubed. Our goal is to work with our partners to help provide solutions that are environmentally friendly, as well as increase productivity and improve product quality.”
About I-Cubed
I-Cubed Industry Innovators Inc. is an entrepreneurial high tech machinery manufacturer which provides automation solutions with innovation and integrity. Established in 2008 by the Company’s CEO David Bunker, I-Cubed is an employee-owned Canadian corporation.
The company’s products are a broad range of industrial automation tools centered on custom-designed robotic machinery and waterjet equipment. The company has 50+ employees and operates from modern facilities in Stoney Creek, Ontario. I-Cubed shares its facilities with sister company Southport Thermal Components Inc., a custom component manufacturer with expertise in the use of waterjet technology to provide a competitive edge to itself and its customers.
For more information, please visit www.icubed.biz
About Yaskawa Motoman
Founded in 1989, the Motoman Robotics Division of Yaskawa America, Inc. is a leading robotics company in the Americas. With over 360,000 Motoman® robots installed globally, Yaskawa provides automation products and solutions for virtually every industry and robotic application; including arc welding, assembly, coating, dispensing, material handling, material cutting, material removal, packaging, palletizing and spot welding.
For more information, please visit www.motoman.com
Media contacts
I-Cubed
Casey DiBattista
President
Phone: 905-643-8685
Email: cdibattista@icubed.biz
Yaskawa Motoman
Jason Jenson
General Manager
Phone: 905-813-5900
Email: jason.jenson@motoman.com
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