Factory automation

Seeing with AI: flexible navigation in dynamic environments with Visual SLAM

10 February, 2026 by Renaud Dubé and Marcin Dymczyk, ABB Robotics – Sevensense

Automation 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

In 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

In 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, 2026

The 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 Hub

Federal 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 Ltd

Festo 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 Ltd

RedEye 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 Ltd

Advantech 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 Australia

Most 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 Ltd

Wenglor 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 Ltd

Two 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 Ltd

ABB 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 Ltd

The Sinamics S220 high-performance drive system has the ability to operate up to 12 axes, achieving high integration density.


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