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In-depth Training on Workplace Safety!

Register Today and Save…Early Bird Registration Ends September 2nd!

Register Today and Save…Early Bird Registration Ends

September 2nd!

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C O N F E R E N C E

If you can answer YES to any of these questions, you should attend this event!• New to robotics or machine safety?• Need updates or a refresher on the latest

developments and introductions in safety standards?

• Planning to buy a new robot?• Need to Understand ANSI/RIA/ISO 10218-1-2007?• Putting Together a Robot Cell?• Want to know “What’s Next” in robot safety,

standards, and the robotics industry?

MORNINg AfTERNOON

MON

DAY W1: An OSHA View On Machinery Safety

$305/$275 Early BirdW3: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard

$305/$275 Early Bird

W2: Basic Circuit Design$305/$275 Early Bird

W4: Advanced Circuit Design$305/$275 Early Bird

TUES

DAY All Day Robot Safety Conference

Two Full Days • $975/$875 Early BirdUpdating Safety Standards

Case StudiesSelecting Safeguards

Introduction to Safety ControlsCase Studies

Trade Fair Exhibits (12-2:30 p.m.)

WED

NESD

AY All Day Robot Safety Conference (continued)

Next Generation Robots (NGR) Implementation Roundtable

Case StudiesOSHA Update

BenchmarkingCase Studies

Standards Committee Panel Session

THUR

SDAY W5: Risk Assessment Using R15.06

$305/$275 Early Bird

W7: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard$305/$275 Early Bird

W8: Managing Robot Safety in the Workplace$305/$275 Early Bird

W6: Practical Application of Robot Safety Full Day • $525/$475 Early Bird

WORKPLACE SAFETY…every worker cherishes it.

for Your Travel & Business Planning: Activities end: Approximately 4:30 p.m. •each day.Indianapolis Marriott East: 30 minutes from •the airport. Taxi fare: Averages $40-45 one way. •Carey Limo, (317) 241-7100: Offers shared rides •for $25.74 one way. (From the airport’s “Ground Transportation Center” building, no reservation required, stops along the way at other hotels as needed.)Downtown Indianapolis: 7 miles west•WIFI Access Café: Adjacent to event sessions, •providing wireless Internet access via your laptop.

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

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Registration & Continental Breakfast Hours:Mon., October 6 Registration opens 8:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 8:00–9:00 a.m.Tue., October 7 Registration opens 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 7:30–8:30 a.m.Wed., October 8 Continental Breakfast 7:30–8:30 a.m.Thur., October 9 Registration opens 7:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 7:30–8:30 a.m.group Luncheon & Networking:Mon., October 6 12:00–1:00 p.m. LunchTue., October 7 12:00–2:30 p.m. Lunch/Tabletop

Exhibits Wed., October 8 12:00–1:00 p.m. LunchThur., October 9 12:00–1:00 p.m. Lunch

Whether you are new or a veteran,

your company needs you to stay sharp

and informed about safe practices.

From robots to machine tools, the

20th annual National Robot Safety

Conference is a comprehensive training

resource for your automation safety concerns.

Super Safety Pass: 3 Days + 1 Free!Monday, October 6 Pre-Conference Workshops Please choose from concurrent workshops and indicate your perferred morning and afternoon sessions:

AM: W1: An OSHA View On Machinery Safety OR W2: Basic Circuit Design

PM: W3: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard OR W4: Advanced Circuit Design

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 7-8 National Robot Safety Conference (2 days—automatically included)

Thursday, October 9 Post-Conference WorkshopsPlease choose from concurrent workshops and indicate your perferred morning and afternoon sessions:

AM: W5: Risk Assessment Using R15.06 PM: W7: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard OR W8: Managing Robot Safety in the Workplace

OR Full Day Session Only: W6: Practical Application of Robot Safety

Total Due$

Cancellation PolicyPaid registrants can cancel until

September 29, 2008, without charge. After that date, there is a $50 fee for

cancellations received prior to start of Conference. No refunds for cancellations

received after Conference starts. Attendance substitutions permitted

without charge at any time.

Method of Payment (prepayment required): Check or Money Order (Payable to RIA, in U.S. funds on a U.S. bank) Check # Credit Card (check one): VISA American Express MasterCard Discover

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Please return this form with payment to:Robotic Industries AssociationP.O. Box 3724Ann Arbor, MI 48106, USAP: (734) 994-6088 F: (734) 994-3338

Section A

Monday, October 6 Pre-Conference Workshops Full-day Pass Half-day Pass

Please choose from concurrent workshops and indicate your preferred morning and afternoon sessions:

AM: W1: An OSHA View On Machinery Safety OR W2: Basic Circuit Design

PM: W3: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard OR W4: Advanced Circuit Design

Tuesday-Wednesday, October 7-8 (See agenda for details.) National Robot Safety Conference (2 days)

Trade Fair Only Pass, October 7 (11:00 a.m to 2:30 p.m.) Trade Fair Only Pass - $45 for this event only, includes lunch; FREE with conference registration. Separate registration is required for admittance to conference sessions. Promotional or other discounts not applicable.

Thursday, October 9 Post-Conference Workshops Full-day Pass Half-day Pass

Please choose from concurrent workshops and indicate your perferred morning and afternoon sessions:

AM: W5: Risk Assessment Using R15.06 PM: W7: Understanding R15.06–The Robot Safety Standard OR W8: Managing Robot Safety in the Workplace

OR Full Day Session Only: W6: Practical Application of Robot Safety

Section B

SuPer SafeTy PaSSBy September 2

$1,295after September 2

$1,445

Individual Session Selections if NOT attending all four days

Choose Workshop Codes as Needed

Instructions: If you are registering for all four days, complete Section A. All others use Section B.

RIA Members-Only $50 Discount Check here if applicable(May not be combined with any other promotion)

MINUS:

National robot Safety Conference

(Tuesday & Wednesday)

$875/975Pre-Conference Workshops

Monday AM and/or PM

Post-Conference WorkshopsThursday AM and/or PM

full-day rates: $475/525

Half-day rates:(Not available for full-day Workshop W6)

$275/305(Rates shown Before/After September 2)

Trade fair Only Pass$45

RIA Members-Only $50 Discount Check here if applicable(May not be combined with other promotions)

MINUS:

OR register online: www.robotics.org Select Event Calendar.

Attention Robot Users—first-Time Member Special! Member Discount for Registration Applies Immediately!Companies that use or plan to use robots join RIA now and get six months free. First-time members only.

RIA Silver User (first year’s dues) $150…18 Months 6 months free! Please add $150 to your Total Due

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REGISTRATION FORMFully complete the form below. Photocopy for additional registrants. Please type or print clearly.

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MonDay Morning 9:00 aM

W1 - An OSHA View on Machinery SafetyJoin our OSHA representative as he introduces you to the requirements and expectations of OSHA compliance. Learn first hand what OSHA regulations are all about, how plant inspections are conducted, what to expect and how to respond to them. Understand how simple safeguarding principles for automated equipment can lead to a safe working environment for your facility. Additionally, learn what programs OSHA has to offer to help you in planning and implementing safe workplace environments.

W2 - Basic Safety Control DesignOur team of highly qualified instructors will guide you through a basic understanding of the needs and concepts of safety controls for automated machinery and robots using a building block approach. This course is intended as an introduction for engineers tasked with designing or building the safety system for a robot cell or line; and will be an excellent refresher for the Controls Engineer in preparation for the afternoon advanced session.

MonDay aFTErnoon 1:00 PM

W3 - Understanding R15.06 – The Robot Safety StandardAre you tasked to design, install or maintain a safe robot system? This course is intended to give you an in-depth understanding of the American National Standards for Robot Safety and how to apply them to your applications. Jeff Fryman, Director of Standards Development for the RIA, will lead you in this study of what is contained in the standards and some insight into what led to the requirements. He will also offer some advanced information on the future of robot safety requirements.W4 - Advanced Safety Control DesignThis is an advanced course designed to give the experienced controls engineer a more detailed understanding of the safety controls and circuitry used in automated systems. Led by Gil Dominguez, noted controls engineer, our team of instructors will guide you from the risk assessment results, through design schematics to a conclusion in proper installation of typical safeguarding devices. The fast pace of this workshop requires a thorough under-standing of the basics of controls design.

Monday, October 6, 2008 Pre-Conference Workshops*

get Up-to-Speed at Pre-Conference WorkshopsRobot and Machine Safety Standards: What’s Next

SPonSorED By ThE inDuSTry’S noT-For-ProFiT TraDE aSSociaTion: ria

RIA Safety: Leading the way, with standards and new technology, to safeguard workers and equipment, while allowing greater interaction between man and machine. For more than 30 years, Robotic Industries Association has been at the forefront of information exchange and safety promotion for the industry. Unlike most trade associations, RIA includes users and suppliers, as well as researchers, consultants and integrators. It is the voice of the industry. Learn more about how you can become involved in RIA and take advantage of its money-saving and networking benefits.

Contact Jim Adams at (734) 994-6088 or email jadams@robotics.org.

Register NOW!Hurry–Early Bird Deadline Ends

September 2nd!* Agenda and Speakers subject to change. Visit www.robotics.org for updates.

SUPERSAFETYPASS

2009 International Robots & Vision Show and ConferenceJune 9-11, 2009Donald E. Stephens Convention CenterRosemont (Chicago), Illinois

More Events from RIA…visit www.robotics.org

SAvE up to $500!The SUPER SAFETY PASS is a four-day, all-inclusive pass!$1,295 through September 2nd

3 DAYS + 1 fREE!BESTVALUE

International Conference for Vision Guided RobotsSeptember 30-October 2, 2008Sheraton Detroit NoviNovi, Michigan

16th Annual Robotics Industry ForumNovember 5-7, 2008Portofino Bay HotelOrlando, Florida

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS WELCOMED! for tabletop exhibit space availability and sponsorship opportunities, contact Jim Adams (jadams@robotics.org or call 734/994-6088).

Speed Up Your Compliance at the Main Conference*

Tuesday, October 7–Wednesday, October 8

Robot and Machine Safety Standards: What’s Next

TuESDay Morning 8:30 a.m.

Updating Safety StandardsRoberta Nelson Shea, Chair of the R15.06 committee, will introduce the new Technical Report, TR R15.206 Guidelines for Implementing ANSI/RIA/ISO 10218-1-2007, and discuss its impact on new robot installations. She will also discuss experiences with the current robot safety standards and offer safety hints for your installations.

Selecting SafeguardsRon Walters, recently retired from Chrysler, will reflect on his experi-ence in selecting appropriate safeguards for robot cells and integrated manufacturing systems. Offering a user’s perspective, Ron will discuss the pros and cons of the many safeguarding devices available today so you can make the best possible guarding choices for your robot applications.

TuESDay Lunch hour 12:00–2:30 p.m.

Tabletop Exhibits & Luncheon (see below)

TuESDay aFTErnoon 2:30 p.m.

Introduction to Safety ControlsGil Dominguez, leading authority on safety controls, will lead the group in understanding the importance of proper safety control design to the success of a robot system installation. Included in this discussion will be an introduction of the transition from “control reliability” to ISO defined circuit performance.

WEdnEsday Morning 8:30 a.m.

Next Generation Robots (NGR) Implementation RoundtableWe kick off day two of the conference with a roundtable discussion on the benefits and uses possible for the Next Generation Robots. Moderated by Jeff Fryman from the RIA, we will explore using the NGR from the perspective of the user, integrator, and manufacturer.

OSHA UpdateAn invited OSHA representative will review the latest trends and activities of OSHA with attention to the top safety failures and reasons for citations. Also discussed will be how you can actively participate with OSHA to ensure a safe work environment in your place of employment.

WEdnEsday aftErnoon 1:00 p.m.

BenchmarkingBreaking the conference attendees into small groups led by our instructor staff gives you an opportunity to have your own applica-tion reviewed and evaluated by peers with comments reviewed by the group. If you have a cell design that you would like to have reviewed by the group, please contact Jeff Fryman (jfryman@robotics.org, 734/994-6088) prior to the event to make arrangements for its inclu-sion in the program.

Panel SessionRounding out the busy schedule of events will be the ever popular Panel session where you get to ask our panel of standards committee members your most searching questions about safety standards and how to apply them to your situations.

ABB Inc.Antenen Research

Applied Robotics, Inc.ATI Industrial Automoation

Automation Guarding Systems LLCAxelent Inc.

Banner Engineering Corp.Bircher America Inc.

Bosch Rexroth CorporationCrescent Electric Supply

DENSO RoboticsDesign Safe Engineering, Inc.

EPSON Robots

EUCHNER-USAFANUC Robotics America, Inc.

Folding Guard CorporationFortress Interlocks

Frommelt Safety ProductsIndustrial Indexing Systems

IPR Automation/Sohner PlasticsISS

JOKAB SAFETY North America, Inc.Kawasaki Robotics (USA), Inc.

LEONI EPSLeuze Electronic, Inc.Lincoln Electric Co.

Miller Edge, Inc.Molex

Motoman Inc.NAMAN Corporation

Northwest Controls, Inc.Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc.

Optimum Performance SolutionsPhoenix Contact

PIAB Vacuum ProductsPilz Automation Safety L.P.

RAD - The Robotic Accessories LeaderReeR U.S.A.

Rimrock Automation

Rockwell AutomationRoss Controls

SAB North AmericaSAS Automation

SchmersalSCHUNK Inc.

SICK, Inc.Siemens Energy & Automation

Stäubli RoboticsTapeswitch Corporation

WireCrafters LLCWeldon Solutions

TUESDAY Tabletop Exhibits & Luncheon 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.

See and Compare Leading Robot and Safety System Products at RIA’s Trade fairThis year we will again be featuring an extended lunch hour viewing session for the popular tabletop exhibits of products. This is your opportunity to review the latest in robot and robot safety products. Meet leading robot manufacturers, accessory equipment suppliers and consultants. Get on-the-spot expert help in selecting the proper solution for your needs.

Trade Fair Event Exhibitors–Past and Present:

NEW

NEW

Join us for an exciting two days of presentations on robot safety, standards, successful robot applications and information important to everyone associated with industrial safety needs.

Woven throughout both days of the conference will be a variety of case studies highlighting successful applications of robotic automation and safety implementations. Expected presenters include The Boeing Company;

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.; Rockwell Automation; ABB, Inc; C&E Sales; and KUKA Robotics.

Moderatd by Dr. William Drotning, Sandia National Laboratories

ThurSDay Morning 8:30 aM

W5 - Risk Assessment Exercise Using R15.06Jeff Fryman from the RIA will lead you in an inter-active lesson in conducting a risk assessment of a typical robot cell with emphasis on employing the R15.06 risk assessment methodology. This course is designed to provide a basic understanding of concept and use a “hands-on” approach to practice the methodology.

W6 - Practical Application of Robot Safety (Full-Day Session Only)We have assembled an international team of noted safety experts who will guide you through a review of the information presented during the week and help you in understanding and applying safety concepts in any robot, automated, or integrated manufacturing system you may be working on. This exercise will feature demonstrations using actual equipment to help understanding and working the safety distance formula for installing safeguarding devices. Included will be an effective method to measure machine stopping time and discussions of requirements from USA, CSA and ISO machinery safety standards. This is a full-day workshop. Half-day registration is unavailable for this session.

ThurSDay aFTErnoon 1:00 PM

W7 - Understanding R15.06 – The Robot Safety StandardAre you tasked to design, install or maintain a safe robot system? This course is intended to give you an in-depth understanding of the American National Standards for Robot Safety and how to apply them to your applications. Jeff Fryman, Director of Standards Development for the RIA will lead you in this study of what is contained in the standards and some insight into what led to the requirements. He will also give some advanced information on the future of robot safety requirements. This is a repeat of the Monday workshop.

W8 - Managing Robot Safety in the WorkplaceLed by Gil Dominguez, safety consultant with Pilz Automation Safety L.P., our team of instructors will build on the foundation set from the conference and provide helpful hints and guidance on effec-tive safety programs in the workplace. Automated systems, particularly robot systems, present unique challenges to the safety professional in percep-tions in safeguarding requirements. This course is intended to explore those challenges and help to find practical solutions.

Thursday, October 9, 2008 Post-Conference Workshops*

Robot and Machine Safety Standards: What’s Next

fast-track Compliance at Post-Conference Workshops

RIA has negotiated a special room rate at the headquarters hotel for the National Robot Safety Conference XX, Indianapolis Marriott East, Indianapolis, Indiana. The closest full-service hotel to downtown, the Marriott provides award-winning service and well-appointed accommodations to make your stay pleasurable. The many amenities offered to make your stay comfortable and productive include high-speed Internet access (wireless in public spaces, wired in guest rooms), renovated meeting space, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, hot tub, fitness center and a full-service business center.The rate of just $99 per night (single/double occupancy) plus tax is available space permitting. Contact the hotel for reservation cancellation and guarantee policies. Be sure to register early by contacting the Indianapolis Marriott East and referring to the room block identifier when making reservations.Telephone Reservations: 800-228-9290 (or 317-352-1231, ask for Reservations) Specify ROBOTICS SAFETY CONFERENCE when reserving.Online Reservations: www.marriott.com/inddt (insert Group Code Identifier: ROBROBA)

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TUESDAY Tabletop Exhibits & Luncheon 12:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Very good subject matter and presentation…•useful to integrator/installer.Helpful information on safety circuit design.•Well done, excellent!•Overall good primer to ANSI/RIA R15.06 standard.•Thorough coverage of topics.•Absolutely, the best and most useful information of •any professional seminar that I have ever attended!

Great opportunity •for networking and in-depth discussion.An extremely valuable learning week. I am new to •robotics and this has helped me to better understand this field. I look forward to future conferences.Going through a mock risk assessment •during the class…helped to solidify the purpose, methodology and the goal.

Comments from Last Year’s Attendees