Event
Bishop-Wisecarver launches RTU-V vertical robot transfer unit
Bishop-Wisecarver launched the RTU-V eighth-axis transfer unit to extend the vertical working range of small robots and cobots.
Evidence notes
- The RTU-V provides up to four metres of vertical travel for large work areas and oversized workpieces.
- It can be fixed to a factory floor or mounted on Bishop-Wisecarver's DualVee RTU-H for two-dimensional motion.
- The company identified painting, sandblasting and pressure washing among the intended large-surface applications.
Company context
Bishop-Wisecarver is a California motion-technology manufacturer founded in 1950. It supplies V-guide linear components, actuated systems, rotary guides, mechatronic assemblies and custom motion solutions for harsh or contaminated environments. Its products are integrated into robotic transfer, packaging, medical, semiconductor and factory-automation equipment that needs reliable guided movement with limited maintenance.
Context
- Company
- Bishop-Wisecarver
- Segment
- Motion Components
- Event type
- Product Launch
- Added to Korthos
- Jul 15, 2026
- Geography
- Pittsburg · United States