Seeing with AI: flexible navigation in dynamic environments with Visual SLAM
10 February, 2026 by Renaud Dubé and Marcin Dymczyk, ABB Robotics – SevensenseAutomation solutions based on camera vision and AI models overcome the limitations of existing AMR navigation technologies.
Kollmorgen AKME Series hazardous location servo motors
06 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe AKME Series of hazardous location servo motors have ATEX and IECEx global certification for use in locations that require Zone 2 and Zone 22 ratings.
Industrial Devices electric linear actuators
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdIn heavy industrial environments, electric linear actuators from Industrial Devices can play a pivotal role in applications requiring robust performance and precision.
Pepperl+Fuchs R1000 distance sensor
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe R1000 distance sensor with pulse ranging technology is designed to achieve millimetre-precise positioning over long distances.
Dimetex laser sensors for mining equipment
01 February, 2026 | Supplied by: AMS Instrumentation & Calibration Pty LtdIn the mining industry, if a heavy, complex structure needs to be elevated, the lifting process must be controlled at all times.
IFR predicts the top five global robotics trends for 2026
29 January, 2026The International Federation of Robotics has predicted the top five trends for the robotics industry in 2026.
ARM Hub to launch Propel-AIR 2.0 with robotics showcase
27 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Arm HubFederal Minister for Industry and Science Tim Ayres will officially launch the Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics innovation sprint at ARM Hub in Brisbane on 17 February.
Festo AX Controls real-time automation platform
23 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdFesto AX Controls combines control, motion, AI, data integration and predictive maintenance in a single scalable solution.
Inno-Spec RedEye NIR hyperspectral cameras
16 January, 2026 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdRedEye NIR hyperspectral cameras are designed to capture chemical and material information with a wavelength range from 950 to 2200 nm.
Advantech partners with D3 Embedded on AMR sensing and computing
01 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech has announced a partnership with D3 Embedded to offer an integrated sensing and compute package for AMRs.
Performance without compromise: enhancing manufacturing quality with single-controller solutions
28 October, 2025 by Dennis Wylie, Principal Product Manager, Rockwell Automation | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaMost factory automation systems today have mutiple control systems that don't communicate well with each other.
Wenglor releases cloud-based AI image processing
28 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdWenglor has recently announced a cloud-based web platform designed to manage and train AI models for industrial image processing.
CLICK PLUS C2-NRED and C2-OPCUA option slot modules
27 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty LtdTwo specialty modules have been added to the CLICK PLUS PLC range: the C2-NRED and C2-OPCUA option slot modules.
ABB to divest Robotics division
22 October, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB recently announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to Japanese investment company SoftBank Group for a value of US$5.375 billion.
Siemens Sinamics S220 drive system
20 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Sinamics S220 high-performance drive system has the ability to operate up to 12 axes, achieving high integration density.



