Factory automation

Delta OHM LPPYRA-Lite Class C pyranometer

16 September, 2022 | Supplied by: W&B Instruments Pty Ltd

The LPPYRA-Lite is a spectrally flat Class C pyranometer according to ISO 9060:2018 for ordinary solar efficiency monitoring of PV systems.


Beckhoff introduces software-based control redundancy

14 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has announced a software-based redundancy solution utilising twin industrial PCs (IPCs).


Researchers develop fastest pick-and-place robot in the world

12 September, 2022

A research team in France has developed a miniature robot capable of manipulating micrometric objects at unprecedented speeds.


Pepperl+Fuchs pallet detector solution

09 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Pepperl+Fuchs pallet detector is an application-oriented solution for pallet detection on chain and roller conveyor systems.


On the move indoors and outdoors with a dynamic outdoor robot

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have recently demonstrated a robot that can transport large pallet loads omnidirectionally at high speed.


Universal Robots to show latest robots at Modern Manufacturing Expo

05 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Universal Robots has announced it will be showcasing its technology at the first edition of the Modern Manufacturing Expo.


Megatron magnetostrictive linear displacement sensors

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty Ltd

Megatron magnetostrictive linear sensors are robust, absolute measuring systems with a resolution down to 2 µm.


Dematic and Dexterity partner to deploy full-task robotics

23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic has announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider Dexterity to offer full-task robotics as part of Dematic's automation solutions.


Hyundai Motor Group launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute

16 August, 2022

The institute will invest resources in cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, in order to contribute to progress in advanced machine capabilities.


Safety first: selecting the right encoders for safe motion control

15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: ADM Systems Pty Ltd

A widely used strategy for ensuring that information from a sensor is trustworthy is to build redundancy into the control feedback loops.


Business booming for KUKA despite difficult world situation

12 August, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd

Strong demand for automation worldwide has seen robot orders received reach their highest level in KUKA’s history.


ABB launches fast 5-axis delta robot for lightweight work

10 August, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB says its FlexPicker IRB 365 delta robot is designed for reorientating packaged lightweight products in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.


SICK and Aeva partner to bring 4D LiDAR to industrial sensing

08 August, 2022 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Aeva and SICK have announced they will collaborate to bring Aeva's FMCW 4D LiDAR to a variety of industrial sensing applications.


Fanuc DR-3iB/6 Stainless food-grade delta robot

03 August, 2022 | Supplied by: FANUC OCEANIA Pty Limited

Fanuc has released the DR-3iB/6 Stainless, the company's first stainless steel food-grade delta robot for picking and packing primary food products.


Beckhoff introduces modular robot system

18 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has introduced a modular robot concept, through a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together flexibly to suit the application.


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