Factory automation

ABB launches next-generation robotics control platform

05 July, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has announced OmniCore, a robotics control platform that the company says is faster, more precise and more sustainable.


Pepperl+Fuchs R200 series photoelectric distance sensor

03 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The R200 series photoelectric distance sensors integrate pulse ranging technology (PRT) to enable measurement of distances up to 60 m.


Leuze HTU420B and DMU412B ultrasonic sensors

01 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The HTU420B and DMU412B ultrasonic sensors in M12 housings offer an adjustable sound cone for application flexibility.


Acuity AR2700 High-Speed Long-Range Sensor

01 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty Ltd

The AR2700 high-speed long-range sensor uses time-of-flight measurement principles to measure long distances at short measurement intervals.


Get a handle on grippers

27 June, 2024 by Festo Pty Ltd | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

Selecting the best gripper technology for your industrial automation application.


Mitsubishi Electric invests further in Realtime Robotics

20 June, 2024

Realtime Robotics has announced that Mitsubshi Electric has increased its investment in the company to help refine its work cell optimisation technology.


Teledyne FLIR Bumblebee X series stereo vision solution

20 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR

The Bumblebee X series is an advanced stereo vision solution designed for robotic guidance and logistics.


Mitsubishi launches pre-engineered robot work cell

14 June, 2024

Mitsubishi's Automated Robotic Industrial Assistant is designed to help address labour shortages and productivity challenges.


Manufacturing robotics inspired by nature

11 June, 2024

Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision.


Microsonic MIC+ series ultrasonic sensors

01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Pacific Automation

The Microsonic MIC+ series of ultrasonic sensors offer a sensing distance of up to 8 m, making them suitable for diverse industrial environments.


WAGO Compact Controller 100

01 June, 2024 | Supplied by: LAPP Australia Pty Ltd

The Compact Controller 100 offers integrated I/O and supports standard fieldbus protocols for wide interoperability benefits.


NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic improve robot gripping with AI

23 May, 2024

The companies have unveiled a collaboration around use of NVIDIA AI, Isaac Manipulator and the Intrinsic platform.


Flexible cobot test station reduces human error in inspections

23 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design IEM

A cobot solution with AI-based imaging increases the efficiency and reliability of product inspection stations.


Kinrise Snackfoods improves efficiency with AMRs

20 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Autonomous mobile robots from MiR at Kinrise Snackfoods have improved efficiency through automating pallet handling.


Excelitas Technologies pco.dimax 3.6 ST high-speed camera

20 May, 2024 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

SciTech has introduced the pco.dimax 3.6 ST high-speed image streaming camera from Excelitas Technologies.


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