World robot utilisation up 12%: IFR
09 October, 2020A record 2.7 million robots now work in factories around the globe.
Omron announces 'robotic integrated controller'
09 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe solution offers real-time synchronisation between all automation equipment, including robots, vision components, drives and safety equipment.
Researchers imitate human hands to make better sensors
09 October, 2020An international research team has developed 'electronic skin' sensors capable of mimicking the dynamic process of human motion.
ABB acquires Codian Robotics and enhances delta robot range
06 October, 2020 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdCodian Robotics' range of robots includes a hygienic design that allows safe, open food processing.
SICK launches sensor-based people-counting system
02 October, 2020 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdA novel application of industrial LiDAR sensing helps maintain safe occupancy in facilities.
Micro Epsilon scanCONTROL 30xx/BL laser scanner
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe scanCONTROL 30xx/BL laser scanner is designed for dynamic measurement applications that require a system with high resolution and accuracy.
HYDAC Virtual Fluid Lab VFL sensor with IO-Link interface
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: HYDAC InternationalThe Virtual Fluid Lab determines the remaining service life of a hydraulic filter element.
The rise of industrial robots
01 October, 2020 by Harry Mulder | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThere's little denying the rapid rise industrial robots have enjoyed over the last few years.
Beijer Electronics Nexto Xpress compact controller
01 October, 2020 | Supplied by: Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty LtdThe Nexto Xpress compact controller is designed to enable Industry 4.0 applications via its built-in OPC UA interface.
element14 offers Omega sensing and process control products
28 September, 2020 | Supplied by: element14element14 now stocks Omega's full range of temperature, pressure, flow and level sensors, as well as transducers and automation and control products.
Autonomous industrial inspection robot does the rounds
24 September, 2020Four-legged industrial inspection robot aims to reduce inspection costs and increase personnel safety.
Custom vacuum solution improves pet food pouch unloading
24 September, 2020 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandUsed to unload pouches of pet food from trays, the machine offers high speed in a small footprint.
Omron offering virtual tours of its Automation Center
22 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdShowcase facility for factory automation technology aims to help find solutions for manufacturers using digital transformation to avoid the 'three Cs'.
Manufacturing in the new normal
22 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaHajime Sugiyama of Mitsubishi Electric discusses manufacturing in a post-pandemic world.
3D stereo camera system imitates human vision
15 September, 2020A new 3D camera system is said by its makers to imitate human vision to make robotic inspection cells faster and more accurate.
