Fanuc plans to triple robot production
14 September, 2020 | Supplied by: FANUC OCEANIA Pty LimitedFanuc is planning to triple current monthly production at its main factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, mainly concentrating on cobots.
Universal OS makes robots learn from humans and other robots
11 September, 2020Qobotix coordinates automation between manufacturers' existing robots to boost productivity, lower costs and enable flexibility.
Pepperl+Fuchs factor 1 inductive sensors
08 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdPepperl+Fuchs' broad portfolio of reduction factor 1 sensors is designed to enable maximum flexibility in automation machinery design.
IDEC MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC software update
04 September, 2020 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdIDEC Corporation has announced an update to add EtherNet/IP communications to the MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLC.
Compact conveyor roller controller requires no PLC
03 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdThe integrated compact motor controller reduces cabling effort and increases diagnostic capabilities for roller conveyor systems.
Leuze DRT 25C dynamic reference diffuse sensor
02 September, 2020 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe DRT 25C sensor works with three light spots and references the conveyor belt instead of the product.
Red Lion Crimson 3.2 edge controller software
28 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdRed Lion has released version 3.2 of its Crimson software to complement its FlexEdge platform.
Airbus announces success in fully autonomous flight tests
20 August, 2020Airbus has unveiled an autonomous aircraft the company is using to research and develop pilotless technologies.
High demand for robotics skills in post-corona recovery
17 August, 2020Education and training urgently needed for the automated economy of the future says IFR.
Modern automation empowers workers with handicaps
10 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric AustraliaEven today, manual workstations are still indispensable, because automation is not always profitable with small batch quantities or complex processes.
Giving robots a soft touch
07 August, 2020Robots might be good at many things, but creating robots that have the sensitivity of a human hand still remains a challenge.
Fatek Automation SD3 series servo drive
01 August, 2020 | Supplied by: Global Automation Asia-Pacific Pty LtdThe Fatek Automation SD3 series servo drive is a an AC servo system with advanced functions that supports various motors from 50 W through to 2 kW.
Beckhoff C7015 compact industrial PC
29 July, 2020 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdThe C7015 compact industrial PC is designed to be a high-performance IP65/67 device designed for installation within machine environments.
Soft-fingered gripper allows robots to manipulate cables
28 July, 2020Research at MIT has shown that it is possible to build a robotic gripper that can be used for the fine manipulation of objects like cables and threads.
