Robotics Certification Standards Alliance
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The Robotics Certification Standards Alliance (RCSA) is a global company that has been actively providing robotics curriculums, training, online testing systems and certification since 1998.
RCSA first started with partnerships with Motoman
and Private Career Colleges in Canada
. The partnerships grew to have included ABB, Motoman
and Panasonic
. In 2006 RCSA was invited to join the American Welding Society (AWS)
D16 committee to provide robotics and testing expertise in the development of America’s first robotic welding exam (CRAW). RCSA accepted this challenge and worked alongside Lincoln Electric Automation
, ABB and Wolf Robotics to develop the details and procedures of the CRAW which was launched in June 2008.
In 2009 the RCSA redesigned the AWS
CRAW course to fit the needs of a
global market. This International Robotic Welding Certification (Certified Robotic Welder - CRW) was developed and launched early 2010.
Recently the RCSA has crossed over from industrial to the robotics fields of Embedded, Unmanned Land/Air/Sea Vehicles, Autonomous and Vision robots. This cross over has already solidified partners in India now delivering certification to Embedded training and workshops being offered by several companies.
RCSA first started with partnerships with Motoman
Motoman
Motoman Inc. is an American subsidiary of the Japanese company Yaskawa Electric Corporation.Motoman produces robotic automation for industry and robotic applications, including arc welding, assembly, clean room, coating, dispensing, material cutting , materials handling, materials removal, and spot...
and Private Career Colleges in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. The partnerships grew to have included ABB, Motoman
Motoman
Motoman Inc. is an American subsidiary of the Japanese company Yaskawa Electric Corporation.Motoman produces robotic automation for industry and robotic applications, including arc welding, assembly, clean room, coating, dispensing, material cutting , materials handling, materials removal, and spot...
and Panasonic
Panasonic
Panasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
. In 2006 RCSA was invited to join the American Welding Society (AWS)
American Welding Society
The American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying...
D16 committee to provide robotics and testing expertise in the development of America’s first robotic welding exam (CRAW). RCSA accepted this challenge and worked alongside Lincoln Electric Automation
Lincoln Electric
Lincoln Electric is a company in Euclid, Ohio, United States that manufactures arc welding equipment and consumables, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment and robotic welding systems. They are a worldwide leader in production of welding products and have 39 manufacturing locations, including...
, ABB and Wolf Robotics to develop the details and procedures of the CRAW which was launched in June 2008.
In 2009 the RCSA redesigned the AWS
American Welding Society
The American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying...
CRAW course to fit the needs of a
global market. This International Robotic Welding Certification (Certified Robotic Welder - CRW) was developed and launched early 2010.
History
- Organization founded in 1996
- Certified Industrial Robotics Programmer (CIRP) course was established in 1999
- Industrial Partnerships with MotomanMotomanMotoman Inc. is an American subsidiary of the Japanese company Yaskawa Electric Corporation.Motoman produces robotic automation for industry and robotic applications, including arc welding, assembly, clean room, coating, dispensing, material cutting , materials handling, materials removal, and spot...
and PanasonicPanasonicPanasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
were formed in 1999 - Industrial Partnerships with ABB formed in 2006
- Assisted in the design and delivery of the Certified Robotic Arc Welder (CRAW) certification for the American Welding SocietyAmerican Welding SocietyThe American Welding Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the science, technology, and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering, and thermal spraying...
(AWS) in 2006 - Certified Robotic Welder Technician (CRWT) exam in development with the Canadian Welding BureauCanadian Welding BureauThe Canadian Welding Bureau is a not-for-profit certification and registration organization for companies involved in the welding of steel structures. Welders in Canada are required to be certified every two years by the Canadian Welding Bureau. The CWB Group was formed in 1947 to administer the...
(CWB) - Projected release early 2010 - Partnered with Embedded Training Companies (RoboticsWares & Robotech Labs) from India in 2010.
- Currently working on Projects in Korea, China, Mexico and USA.
Industrial Robotic Certifications
The RCSA delivers certification exams, manufacturer hands-on training programs, and products and services to provide members with the ability to keep current by updating their knowledge and / or certifying them with new skills.Recently the RCSA has crossed over from industrial to the robotics fields of Embedded, Unmanned Land/Air/Sea Vehicles, Autonomous and Vision robots. This cross over has already solidified partners in India now delivering certification to Embedded training and workshops being offered by several companies.
Current Partners
- PanasonicPanasonicPanasonic is an international brand name for Japanese electric products manufacturer Panasonic Corporation, which was formerly known as Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd...
- MotomanMotomanMotoman Inc. is an American subsidiary of the Japanese company Yaskawa Electric Corporation.Motoman produces robotic automation for industry and robotic applications, including arc welding, assembly, clean room, coating, dispensing, material cutting , materials handling, materials removal, and spot...
- Robar Training Specialists
- Roboticwares
- RoboTech Labs
- Zaib Technologies Pvt. Ltd.