Datalogic acquires Italian sensor company Micro Detectors
22 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Datalogic Automation Pty LtdDatalogic has announced that it has acquired Italian sensor company M.D. Micro Detectors S.p.A.
OnRobot launches advanced magnetic gripper for robots
19 March, 2021 | Supplied by: OnRobotOnRobot says the MG10 offers adjustable force and grip detection features that provide users with greater levels of control.
Chinese robotics sector files "44% of total global patents"
18 March, 2021A Chinese research organisation has released a report saying that the country's robotics sector generated almost half of total global patents in the last year.
The Internet of Things and 5G: turning digital theory into physical reality
16 March, 2021 by Elizabeth Gil, Robotics Specialist, and Martin Keetels, National Manager Emerging Technology, Konica Minolta | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdLeveraging the IoT and 5G in smart connected ways will make it possible to build a strong technology infrastructure to support autonomous robots.
SMC invests in local assembly
12 March, 2021 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandSMC Corporation ANZ has announced it will now undertake the local assembly and stockholding of a range of electric cylinders.
Thomson Electrak LL electric linear actuator
11 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe Electrak LL electric linear actuator is a long-life, high-duty-cycle component designed to work in harsh conditions and offer high environmental protection.
Rapid robotics for safety: what a bottle picker can do
09 March, 2021How Heineken brings rapid robotics to its production lines, improving operator safety and job satisfaction.
Stäubli launches three new 6-axis robots
08 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Comtec Australia Pty LtdStäubli is launching three new 6-axis industrial robots for the medium payload range.
SMC Partners with VEX Robotics for national tournament
04 March, 2021 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandVEX Robotics competitions provide a space for students to develop and showcase industry-relevant skills, including engineering, teamwork and prototyping.
OnRobot releases "world’s most powerful electric vacuum gripper"
01 March, 2021 | Supplied by: OnRobotOnRobot's VGP20 electric vacuum gripper is designed for challenging palletising scenarios including heavy, bulky and porous surfaces.
ASC gyroscopes and inertial measurement sensors for AGVs
01 March, 2021 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdGyroscopes and inertial sensors enable monitoring and optimisation of vehicle dynamics and precision navigation.
TWK TRW38 compact magnetic encoder
25 February, 2021 | Supplied by: Veederline Pty LtdThe TRW38 is an ultra-compact single-turn magnetic encoder developed with safety-oriented applications in mind.
Braking distance simulator reduces robotic cell footprint
25 February, 2021 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has announced that its RobotStudio offline programming and simulation software now has a braking distance function to simulate real-world stopping distance.
ICP-DAS Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series Windows-based PAC
18 February, 2021 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe Win-GRAF WP-9x28-CE7 series is the latest Windows CE 7.0-based programmable automation controller from ICP DAS.
Picking the unknown: flexible automation in logistics
15 February, 2021Dutch company Fizyr has developed a plug-and-play vsions system that the company says enables robots to detect and pick random objects.
