IFR predicts the top five global robotics trends for 2026
29 January, 2026The International Federation of Robotics has predicted the top five trends for the robotics industry in 2026.
ARM Hub to launch Propel-AIR 2.0 with robotics showcase
27 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Arm HubFederal Minister for Industry and Science Tim Ayres will officially launch the Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics innovation sprint at ARM Hub in Brisbane on 17 February.
Festo AX Controls real-time automation platform
23 January, 2026 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdFesto AX Controls combines control, motion, AI, data integration and predictive maintenance in a single scalable solution.
Inno-Spec RedEye NIR hyperspectral cameras
16 January, 2026 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdRedEye NIR hyperspectral cameras are designed to capture chemical and material information with a wavelength range from 950 to 2200 nm.
Advantech partners with D3 Embedded on AMR sensing and computing
01 December, 2025 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech has announced a partnership with D3 Embedded to offer an integrated sensing and compute package for AMRs.
Performance without compromise: enhancing manufacturing quality with single-controller solutions
28 October, 2025 by Dennis Wylie, Principal Product Manager, Rockwell Automation | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaMost factory automation systems today have mutiple control systems that don't communicate well with each other.
Wenglor releases cloud-based AI image processing
28 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdWenglor has recently announced a cloud-based web platform designed to manage and train AI models for industrial image processing.
CLICK PLUS C2-NRED and C2-OPCUA option slot modules
27 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Direct Automation Pty LtdTwo specialty modules have been added to the CLICK PLUS PLC range: the C2-NRED and C2-OPCUA option slot modules.
ABB to divest Robotics division
22 October, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB recently announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to Japanese investment company SoftBank Group for a value of US$5.375 billion.
Siemens Sinamics S220 drive system
20 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe Sinamics S220 high-performance drive system has the ability to operate up to 12 axes, achieving high integration density.
From wartime wisdom to smart manufacturing: the power of condition monitoring
17 October, 2025 by Jim Wallace* | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe shift from reactive to predictive maintenance is really a cultural transformation empowered by real-time data.
Pepperl+Fuchs radar sensors
13 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe latest industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed for precise object detection, velocity measurement and collision protection.
Nexobot takes up MassRobotics residency
07 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Arm HubAustralian robotics innovation is taking to the global stage as Nexobot begins its MassRobotics residency in Boston.
Micro Epsilon optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor
26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor is a high-performance laser displacement sensor designed for precision measurement in dynamic applications.
FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell
23 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell is designed to provide lab-grade accuracy in a rugged, compact form factor.
