Factory automation

Researchers develop camera inspired by the human eye

05 August, 2024

Camera mimics the involuntary movements of the human eye to create sharper, more accurate images of moving objects for robots and other image-capturing devices.


Food plant expansion sustained by central robotic palletising system

02 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Sidel Oceania Pty Ltd

A palletising system with eight robotic cells has been installed at Unilever's food factory in Romania to achieve production rates of up to 98 pallets per hour.


Wenglor spotlights with lockable zoom lens

01 August, 2024 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

Wenglor's spotlights with lockable zoom lens offer a variable beam angle to enable improved illumination for industrial image processing.


Nozomi Networks and Mitsubishi release PLC-integrated security sensor

24 July, 2024

Arc Embedded is designed to provide extended, real-time visibility of internal operations of industrial control systems and assets.


Whiskers give working robots more ability to move safely

11 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Flinders University

Flinders University researchers are developing affordable, flexible and highly responsive 'whiskers' to attach to robots.


Researchers unveil automated robot visual mapping technique

10 July, 2024 | Supplied by: QUT

QUT researchers have unveiled a new automated visual mapping technique that improves how robots map and navigate the world.


AROSE and Robotics Australia boost space collaboration

08 July, 2024

Robotics and automation are boosting cross-industry collaboration and innovation.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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