ASM PRAS26 magnetic angle sensor
21 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe ASM PRAS26 angle sensor has a magnetically coupled design with separate permanent magnet, increasing reliability by keeping the two opposed moving parts physically separated.
Unitronics Vision130 integrated PLC and HMI
13 March, 2014 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Unitronics Vision130 PLC+HMI family are flat fascia PLCs with onboard HMIs, the flat fascia making these models suitable for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
War robots and the 2014 World Cup - defenders off the field
04 March, 2014High-tech robots called PackBots will be unleashed during the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil to help boost security and examine suspicious objects.
ABB putting its own technology to work
04 March, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdIn a good example of an automation company taking advantage of its own technology, ABB has implemented its own robots to streamline the designing, developing and manufacturing of low-voltage circuit-breakers at ABB SACE's Frosinone plant in Italy.
Honeywell Limitless wireless limit switches
03 March, 2014 | Supplied by: element14Honeywell's Limitless switches are claimed to combine the best of microswitch heavy-duty limit switches with the latest wireless technology.
Modicon M580 ePAC Ethernet automation controller
25 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricSchnedier Electric's M580 automation controller is the world's first ePAC - a next-generation PAC which is based entirely on Ethernet.
ABB TRX twin-robot parts transfer for high-speed presses
25 February, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe Twin Robot Xbar (TRX) from ABB is a robot-based solution for loading and unloading of presses without the need for press modification that offers an output rate of up to 16 parts per minute.
Exlar Tritex II integrated linear actuator with 75 mm frame size
14 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Applied AutomationWith forces to 4.6 kN continuous and 9.25 kN peak, the AC-powered 75 mm Tritex II linear actuator with its 1.5 kW servo amplifier delivers both power and speed in a small package.
igus drylin SLT-BB restricted space linear axis system
05 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe drylin SLT-BB linear axis system allows a minimum linear axis installation height of only 20 mm and an installation width of only 45 mm due to the lateral positioning of the spindle.
Exlar Tritex II electric actuators with CANopen support
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Applied AutomationExlar Corporation has released the CANopen communication protocol for its Tritex II product line.
Track and trace to avoid quality control disasters
28 January, 2014 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe ability to automatically recognise defects up and down the supply chain has become an integral part of quality control in the food industry business and is a legal requirement in many processes. Remarkably, the vast majority of food processing facilities around Australia still rely on human beings to do the track and trace inspections.
Baxter Research Robot comes to Australia and NZ
15 January, 2014The Baxter Research Robot is now available to academic and corporate researchers in Australia and New Zealand. Rethink Robotics has entered into an exclusive partnership with Training Systems Australia to distribute the robot.
ABB Integrated Vision robot guidance system
14 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Integrated Vision is a smart camera system that makes vision-guided robotics applications faster and easier to deploy.
Using robots to enhance lean manufacturing
10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdBoth large and small manufacturing operations can greatly benefit from the use of robots and, with Australia's currently well-publicised manufacturing industry challenges, perhaps now is the time to consider the advantages of increased application of robotics.
ABB Integrated Force Control robot tactile feedback
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdWith Integrated Force Control, the robot reacts to its surrounding and can deviate from its programmed path or speed based on feedback from the force sensor.
