Case Studies
Researchers develop sensors for high-pressure environments
At the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures. [ + ]
Rugged touchscreens enable safe refuelling on remote sites
Banlaw wanted a user interface that could thrive in harsh industrial work environments anywhere in the world, such as remote mines and quarries. [ + ]
Automating cricket ball production
Australian cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling. [ + ]
Lights-out robotic machine tending addresses labour issues
A machine shop business has solved labour issues using robotic 3D bin picking and machine tending. [ + ]
Electronic nose on a drone sniffs out wastewater plant odours
Researchers have engineered a portable electronic 'nose' that's almost as sharp as a human nose at sniffing out the odours of wastewater treatment plants. [ + ]
Machine press manufacturer cuts costs by monitoring energy consumption
Aida Engineering Malaysia's challenge began when it was pointed out that the company's six-month energy consumption exceeded 3 million kWh. [ + ]
Artificial intelligence: saving water the smart way
Swedish water utility VA SYD relies on artificial intelligence to more efficiently detect and reduce leaks in water pipes. [ + ]
Environmentally friendly manufacture of battery electrodes
Conventional processes for manufacturing battery electrodes involve mostly toxic solvents and require much space and energy. [ + ]
Australian design collaboration for a customised parts solution
Developments in product design and advancements in technology mean that at some point, different elements of a piece of equipment will become redundant. [ + ]
Web-based design tool for better cobot safety
The Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation has created a free web-based design tool that helps companies design their cobot implementations. [ + ]
Souping up savings
A soup production facility has replaced its unreliable surface aerators to save maintenance costs and improve efficiency at its facility. [ + ]
Lion Australia futureproofs supply chain with AGVs
Lion Australia has futureproofed its supply chain at its Tooheys Brewery facility in Lidcombe by investing in Dematic's automated guided vehicles. [ + ]
Seiko packs its machines with added value
A leading packaging machine builder has enhanced its support capabilities by enabling remote access and IIoT connectivity for its machines. [ + ]
ABB robots increase automation in the solar industry
Producing a solar collector every six minutes, robots make Absolicon's solar technology a cost-competitive alternative to conventional industrial heating. [ + ]
Autonomous decision-making for materials handling
A major mining company reduced material handing challenges for improved operations. [ + ]
