Factory automation

Omron FHV7 smart camera

11 October, 2019 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

The FHV7 smart camera for advanced vision inspections on high-mix production lines features a multicolour light and high-resolution image sensor.


OnRobot Quick Changer EoAT interface

08 October, 2019 | Supplied by: OnRobot

All OnRobot products now have a unified mechanical and communications interface based on the OnRobot Quick Changer.


Boston Dynamics announces availability of Spot robot dog

08 October, 2019

Boston Dynamics' dog-like quadruped Spot robot is now shipping to early adopters in industry and construction.


Collaborative robots: application benefits for manufacturers

08 October, 2019 by Tina Hull* | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd

Collaborative robot applications, a relatively new innovation, are designed to team up with a human operator to flexibly perform a wide variety of tasks.  


OnRobot increases robot compatibility with standardised EoAT

01 October, 2019

Denmark-based OnRobot has introduced a one-system solution designed to simplify automation.


Universal Robots UR16e heavy-duty payload cobot

30 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

The UR16e combines a 16 kg payload with a reach of 900 mm and pose repeatability of ±0.05 mm.


SMC ZP3P series vacuum pads

25 September, 2019 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New Zealand

SMC's ZP3P series vacuum pads feature a blue-coloured, silicone rubber pad to prevent wrinkles.


Robot investment reached $16.5 billion in 2018: report

23 September, 2019

The latest World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics shows an annual global sales value of US$16.5 billion in 2018, setting a new record.


Teledyne Genie Nano M4160 and C4160 cameras

23 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Adept Turnkey Solutions

Teledyne Imaging has announced the latest models in its Genie Nano Camera Link series, the CL M4160 and C4160.


Schmalz SCPM compact ejector

18 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Schmalz Australia Pty Ltd

The Schmalz SCPM compact ejector can be integrated directly into the vacuum gripping system due to its slim, lightweight design.


ABB begins construction of new robotics factory in Shanghai

13 September, 2019 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Factory to open early 2021, utilising latest automated and digital manufacturing processes.


Dytran series 2006 pressure sensor

13 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The Dytran series 2006 is an ATEX-certified IEPE pressure sensor with a sensitivity of 10 mV/psi.


Opto22 groov EPIC firmware update

12 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty Ltd

With firmware update 1.4.1, users can choose between Inductive Automation's Ignition Edge or the full Ignition platform.


Schaeffler SpindleSense spindle monitoring system

11 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Schaeffler Australia Pty Ltd

Schaeffler is introducing its SpindleSense spindle monitoring system to Australasian industry to optimise machine tool uptime and performance.


Additive manufacturing — changing parts manufacturing

11 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Raymax Applications Pty Ltd

The uptake of 3D metal printing will have a profound impact on manufacturing in the future.


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