Factory automation

Wenglor I03 and I04 series inductive sensors

01 March, 2022 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Wenglor I03 and I04 series inductive sensors are tiny, with a diameter of just 3 mm and 4 mm respectively.


China aims for global leadership in robotics

28 February, 2022

The government wants to make China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement, according to the IFR.


Top 5 robot trends for 2022: report

25 February, 2022

Robots with new features are capturing new areas, according to the IFR.


RIOS to bring AI-based robotics and automation to Australia

25 February, 2022

US company receives Australian financing to help develop smart factories powered by robotics and AI, and to open business in Australia.


KUKA says new robot palletises faster than ever

18 February, 2022

The second generation of the KR QUANTEC PA palletising robot features a significant reduction in cycle times, according to the company.


47,000 cobots per annum in warehouses by 2026: report

18 February, 2022

ABI Research's latest white paper highlights 38 technology predictions for 2022 and beyond.


Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots

11 February, 2022

Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots.


UR announces record annual turnover

08 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots has reported a record annual revenue over the pandemic.


Researchers develop sensors for high-pressure environments

04 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMS

At the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures.


UK scientists develop flying robots with flapping wings

04 February, 2022

A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.


Four industries revolutionised by robots

03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Robotics has been around for decades and has forever changed professions, companies and entire industries around the world.


Stäubli software enables robot programming through PLCs

01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Comtec Australia Pty Ltd

Stäubli has launched a software solution that will enable robot programming to be implemented in the future via a PLC.


meSysteme DA54 strain sensor

01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The DA54 strain sensor is a high-resolution measuring system used for the detection of forces and deformations in structures such as silos and tanks.


KUKA announces hygienic robots

01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd

New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.


MiR autonomous mobile robot sales increase by 42% in 2021

31 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

MiR is seeing strong sales from companies within the logistics and consumer packaged goods sectors wanting to optimise and automate their internal transport.


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