IFR releases position paper on AI in robotics
20 February, 2026The International Federation of Robotics has released a position paper that examines how artificial intelligence is accelerating the next wave of robotics.
Virtual PLCs — a big step forward!
20 February, 2026 by Harry Mulder, Beckhoff Automation* | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdIt looks as though the days of PLCs running a single control task, on dedicated hardware, using a proprietary operating system, are numbered.
Open Process Automation: how and where to start
18 February, 2026 by Mark Hammer, OPA Product Manager, Yokogawa Electric Corporation | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty LtdOpen Process Automation presents a transformative opportunity for enterprises seeking to modernise their industrial process automation systems.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
