Demystifying the fears around collaborative robots
23 May, 2018 by Shermine Gotfredsen* | Supplied by: Universal RobotsAs cobots modernise the factory floor, there's a misconception that robotic operations will replace people as the world's primary workforce.
Omron partners with Techman to develop cobots
21 May, 2018 byOmron and Techman Robot have entered into a strategic alliance to develop collaborative robots (cobots).
Terasense Tera-4096 terahertz imaging camera
17 May, 2018 by | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThere is an increasing interest in THz imaging technology in the industrial areas of manufacturing process control, product and material inspection, food inspection, hidden defects inspection, and petrol and oil quality control.
Firestone AirPicker and AirGripper end effectors
14 May, 2018 by | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdThe AirPicker and AirGripper ranges comprise precision-engineered rubber product handling devices that inflate gently and evenly to manipulate delicate products or containers.
When I grow up, I want to be a sense maker
14 May, 2018 by Mike Pinkerton, Aurecon | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdThe digital age is accelerating at a magnificent rate and changing business as we know it: but there are some types of jobs that cannot be replaced.
Robo-picker recognises random objects
14 May, 2018 bySmarter than traditional pick-and-place robots, a newly developed robo-picker prototype can decide how to pick items up, what they are and where to put them.
Cobots to be explained at National Manufacturing Week
04 May, 2018 byUniversal Robots will demonstrate easily integrated and affordable collaborative robots at NMW.
Pepperl+Fuchs WCS Outdoor position encoding system
01 May, 2018 by | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe WCS Outdoor is optimised for position feedback in outdoor environments such as ports, offshore installations, ships or waste incineration plants.
ABB and The Economist launch Automation Readiness Index
27 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe report on global readiness for robotics, automation and artificial intelligence ranks Australia in the top 10.
SMC ZP3P vacuum pad
27 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandDesigned to offer optimum absorbing performance and efficient handling, the ZP3P vacuum pad from SMC features a blue-coloured silicone rubber pad that prevents wrinkles and is compliant with FDA regulations.
Leuze OGS 600 sensor for AGV automation
26 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe Leuze OGS 600 sensor is designed to enable cost-effective vehicle automation for the transport of materials and goods in production and storage areas.
Balluff BOS 18M photoelectric sensor with IO-Link
13 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff has added IO-Link functionality to its standard 18 mm tubular photoelectric sensors.
Meggitt Sensing Systems Model 35C miniature triaxial accelerometer
04 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Model 35C from Meggitt Sensing Systems is said to be the world's smallest IEPE triaxial accelerometer.
Pepperl+Fuchs UC-F77 ultrasonic sensors
01 April, 2018 by | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe UC-F77 ultrasonic sensors offer IO-Link, sound beam adjustment, synchronisation, long detection ranges of up to 800 mm and minimal dead bands.
Robots make workers sick: study
27 March, 2018 byResearchers in the USA have published findings that robots (and automation in general) could be affecting workers' health through fear for their job security.
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