Factory automation

Universal Robots to debut new cobot solutions at APPEX 2024

11 March, 2024 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

UR will be demonstrating its UR30 locally for the first time at APPEX 2024, along with the UR20's new feature for welding and a box palletising solution.


ABB IRB 930 SCARA robot

08 March, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

The IRB 930 robot is capable of handling up to 22 kg payloads and is engineered for fast point-to-point tasks that demand high payloads and large work areas.


ABB identifies new frontiers for robotics and AI in 2024

04 March, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Accelerating progress in AI is redefining what is possible with industrial robotics.


The need for speed

20 February, 2024 by Harry Mulder, Principal Automation Engineer, Beckhoff Automation | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The constant improvements by CPU manufacturers are providing new processing techniques that greatly enhance automation technology.


Top 5 robot trends for 2024: IFR

16 February, 2024

The International Federation of Robotics has identified five key trends in robotics for 2024.


Leuze ODT3CL1-2M compact laser diffuse sensor

09 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The Leuze ODT3CL1-2M laser diffuse sensor is a switching/measuring sensor that has an operating range of up to two metres.


Pepperl+Fuchs R202 series cubic photoelectric sensors

07 February, 2024 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The R202 series photoelectric sensors were developed with the special requirements of the material handling industry in mind.


Machine vision market expecting 6.4% CAGR to 2028

01 February, 2024

New vendors and the growth of new applications (including mobile robotics) are having a significant impact on the machine vision market.


Siemens Sinamics S210 servo drive system

23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has announced it has improved its well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with an updated hardware architecture.


ABB acquisition adds AI-enabled 3D vision to AMRs

15 January, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

AI-based navigation technology by Sevensense enables higher levels of speed, accuracy and autonomy for mobile robots.


Beckhoff MX System expanded to size 3

04 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has expanded its MX-System modular and pluggable automation system with baseplates and modules in size 3.


IPCs enhance warehouse automation

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Open IIoT

A Sydney distribution centre has enhanced its operational efficiency with an innovative system architecture.


Universal Robots launches a cobot with a 30 kg payload

06 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Danish cobot manufacturer Universal Robots has announced that it will expand its range with a new 30 kg payload cobot.


Beckhoff C6043 compact industrial PC

04 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has added the C6043 to its range of ultra-compact industrial PCs.


Beckhoff AM8300 servomotor series with water cooling

29 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The AM8300 servomotors expand the Beckhoff range to include a modular motor series with integrated water cooling.


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