Cincinnati-based Antenen Research Co., a leading supplier of new and reconditioned industrial robots, introduced its new RoboShine Services division at IMTS 2004. RoboShine Services offers convenient, cost-effective robotic buffing, polishing, and grinding of a wide variety of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic parts. Outsourcing polishing tasks to RoboShine Services has several advantages over traditional in-house polishing, including enhanced quality control, greater manufacturing flexibility, elimination of environmental and ergonomic worries, as well as direct cost savings. The decision to utilize RoboShine's automated finishing services lets manufacturers enjoy all the benefits of robotic finishing without the associated investment in new equipment and technical staff. RoboShine's ability to coordinate parts warehousing, production, and just-in-time delivery of finished parts promises additional production and supply chain efficiencies. The new RoboShine Services division is a natural extension for Antenen Research which for years has maintained the largest selection of new and used robots in North America. By designing and building robotic polishing cells for others, the company has developed experience in polishing parts as small as a wedding ring and as big as a semi truck cab. "With the large number of parts currently being polished by hand, we know the market potential for our RoboShine service is significant," says Steve Antenen, president of Antenen Research. "This provides a great opportunity for us to put our robotics expertise to work for manufacturers by providing a unique solution with substantial benefits." For more information, please see RoboShine Services, call 513-860-8808 / 866-430-4404, or visit www.roboshine.com. ABOUT ANTENEN RESEARCH CO. Cincinnati, Ohio - based Antenen Research, founded in 1984, is a leading supplier of new and reconditioned robots, robot parts, and small integrated systems. The RoboShine Services division offers robotic buffing, polishing, and grinding of a wide variety of ferrous, non-ferrous, and non-metallic parts. For more information, contact us.