Factory automation

Nexobot takes up MassRobotics residency

07 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Arm Hub

Australian robotics innovation is taking to the global stage as Nexobot begins its MassRobotics residency in Boston.


Micro Epsilon optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor

26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor is a high‍-‍performance laser displacement sensor designed for precision measurement in dynamic applications.


FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell

23 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell is designed to provide lab-grade accuracy in a rugged, compact form factor.


ABB Robotics invests in vision AI company

18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has made a strategic investment to secure the use of LandingAI's vision AI capabilities, such as LandingLens, for robot AI vision applications.


Pepperl+Fuchs R1000 distance sensor

18 September, 2025 | 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.


Acromag NT2710 stepper motor controller module

17 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The Acromag NT2710 stepper motor controller module is the latest addition to Acromag's BusWorks NT Series of Ethernet I/O solutions.


Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors

01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors are designed to be easy and intuitive to operate with a large, integrated LC display with keypad.


Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller

01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 is designed for a wide range of applications, from simple machine-level tasks to more advanced automation systems.


Veolia unveils AI‍-‍powered robot arm to boost recycling rates

28 August, 2025

Veolia has installed an AI‍-‍powered robot arm in a material recovery facility at its Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park in Western Australia.


Researchers develop robot skin with both touch and vision

26 August, 2025

Researchers in Japan have developed a soft, vision-based sensor that enables both touch and proximity sensing in robotic arms.


Excelitas pco.horizon 9.1 bi TDI CLHS Line Scan Camera

26 August, 2025 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

The pco.horizon 9.1 bi TDI CLHS Line Scan Camera is designed for precise inspection applications requiring high sensitivity, resolution and image stability.


Efficiency in intralogistics: AMRs and industrial 5G

11 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

How industrial 5G enhances AMR applications and performance.


Robotics and automation: transforming the food and beverage industry

05 August, 2025 by Glenn Johnson, Editor

Food and beverage manufacturers are increasingly adopting more advanced robotics and automation technologies to enable more flexible and sustainable production.


Motion analysis platform selected as finalist in AI and Robotics Sprint

25 July, 2025

While tech giants build humanoid robots, this Australian startup solves the harder problem first.


ABB IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760 large robots

22 July, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB Robotics is expanding its large robot range with the launch of the IRB 6730S, IRB 6750S and IRB 6760.


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