Terasense Tera-4096 terahertz imaging camera
17 May, 2018 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThere is an increasing interest in THz imaging technology in the industrial areas of manufacturing process control, product and material inspection, food inspection, hidden defects inspection, and petrol and oil quality control.
Robo-picker recognises random objects
14 May, 2018Smarter than traditional pick-and-place robots, a newly developed robo-picker prototype can decide how to pick items up, what they are and where to put them.
Firestone AirPicker and AirGripper end effectors
14 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Air Springs Supply Pty LtdThe AirPicker and AirGripper ranges comprise precision-engineered rubber product handling devices that inflate gently and evenly to manipulate delicate products or containers.
When I grow up, I want to be a sense maker
14 May, 2018 by Mike Pinkerton, Aurecon | Supplied by: Aurecon Pty LtdThe digital age is accelerating at a magnificent rate and changing business as we know it: but there are some types of jobs that cannot be replaced.
Cobots to be explained at National Manufacturing Week
04 May, 2018Universal Robots will demonstrate easily integrated and affordable collaborative robots at NMW.
Pepperl+Fuchs WCS Outdoor position encoding system
01 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdThe WCS Outdoor is optimised for position feedback in outdoor environments such as ports, offshore installations, ships or waste incineration plants.
SMC ZP3P vacuum pad
27 April, 2018 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandDesigned to offer optimum absorbing performance and efficient handling, the ZP3P vacuum pad from SMC features a blue-coloured silicone rubber pad that prevents wrinkles and is compliant with FDA regulations.
ABB and The Economist launch Automation Readiness Index
27 April, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe report on global readiness for robotics, automation and artificial intelligence ranks Australia in the top 10.
Leuze OGS 600 sensor for AGV automation
26 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe Leuze OGS 600 sensor is designed to enable cost-effective vehicle automation for the transport of materials and goods in production and storage areas.
Balluff BOS 18M photoelectric sensor with IO-Link
13 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff has added IO-Link functionality to its standard 18 mm tubular photoelectric sensors.
Meggitt Sensing Systems Model 35C miniature triaxial accelerometer
04 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Model 35C from Meggitt Sensing Systems is said to be the world's smallest IEPE triaxial accelerometer.
Robots make workers sick: study
27 March, 2018Researchers in the USA have published findings that robots (and automation in general) could be affecting workers' health through fear for their job security.
Pixelink PL-D7512 12 MP colour camera
26 March, 2018 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe Pixelink PL-D range of USB 3.0 cameras links together the benefits of high frame-rate CMOS technology with the high-speed data throughput of USB 3.0 technology.
IDEC WindEDIT Lite app
21 March, 2018 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdIDEC Corporation has released the WindEDIT Lite app for iOS and Android devices, providing two-way access to its range of MicroSmart FC6A PLCs.
Robotic oil drilling system improves efficiency and safety for offshore drilling
15 March, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdA drill floor solution comprising robotic technology has been developed for fully unmanned oil and gas operations.
