Factory automation

International robot federated learning project a success

25 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Festo Pty Ltd

The FLAIROP international research project has shown AI federated learning across multiple sites can improve robot picking success.


Rockwell to partner with Taurob to provide robotic inspection solutions

18 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has announced it will partner with Austrian company Taurob to provide a robotic solution for autonomous inspections.


ABB launches Ultra Accuracy for GoFa cobots

16 October, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB's Ultra Accuracy feature is said to provide path accuracy down to 0.03 mm across the entire workspace and absolute position accuracy of 0.1 mm.


Pepperl+Fuchs radar sensors

09 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The latest industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed for precise object detection, velocity measurement and collision protection.


Study explores the psychosocial risks of cobots

08 October, 2024 | Supplied by: Monash University

A new study by Monash University explores the psychosocial risks of collaborative robots and emphasises the need for worker engagement.


Record 4 million robots in factories worldwide: report

25 September, 2024

The latest World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics shows a new record of over 4 million factory robots worldwide, with more than half in China.


Leuze IS 200 series long-range inductive proximity sensors

12 September, 2024 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The IS 200 series inductive sensors enable switching distances of up to 40 mm in compact, cylindrical housings.


Turck BI11-CK40 and NI11-CK40 inductive sensors

29 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck is expanding its inductive sensor range with flush and non-flush mount inductive measuring sensors that have IO-Link and an analog output.


Turck REM and RES high-speed encoders with Profinet

26 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck is expanding its encoder range to include encoders with a Profinet interface for real-time applications.


SICK Inspector83x 2D vision sensor

23 August, 2024 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

The Inspector83x 2D vision sensor enables out-of-the-box AI machine vision inspections for common inline inspection tasks in high-speed production.


Banner Engineering Q2X series long-range sensors

21 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

The Banner Engineering Q2X series miniature sensors are compact in size with detection ranges of up to 3 m.


New model offers robots precise pick-and-place solutions

21 August, 2024

SimPLE learns to pick, regrasp and place objects using the objects' computer-aided design model.


Advanced robotics in tomorrow's factory

12 August, 2024 by Alexander Greenberg, Xin Guo, Shay Shomroni, Siemens Digital Industries Software | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Addressing the production challenges of complexity, customisation and openness.


Pepperl+Fuchs 78E Series Ex rotary encoders

09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

Featuring a flameproof enclosure, the 78E Series Ex rotary encoder from Pepperl+Fuchs is designed for applications in hazardous areas.


Cracking the nut: robotic automation at Freedom Fresh

09 August, 2024 | Supplied by: TM Robotics

SCARA robots from Shibaura Machine have found a place in helping to package macadamia nuts.


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