Guangzhou automation fair sell-out reflects China's automation growth
20 October, 2017The Industrial Robotics and Machine Vision zone at the Guangzhou Automation Fair in March 2018 has already been sold out, reflecting the growing demand for robotics and automation technology in China.
GE RSTi-EP CPE100 controller
10 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe GE RSTi-EP CPE100 controller is a compact yet flexible high-performance controller that is suitable for multiple applications.
The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management
10 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdCable issues have been cited as the number one reason for downtime in robotics cells, so the way in which robot cables are attached and guided is important for robot reliability.
Growth rate for new industrial robots predicted to hit 14% pa
03 October, 2017 | Supplied by: International Federation of RoboticsIFR has predicted that 1.7 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories worldwide by 2020, with China leading the charge.
Balluff BMF 235 cylinder sensors
26 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe BMF 235 cylinder sensor for T and C slots is a teachable magnetic sensor with two switch points so that it can replace two standard sensors.
Tolomatic ACSI integrated servo motor with Profinet
21 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsTolomatic's ACSI integrated servo motor now features support for Profinet.
Research: Mobile robots that can merge and morph
13 September, 2017Designed by a team of European researchers based in Belgium, mergeable nervous system robots retain full motion control regardless of how they are grouped, so the larger bodies function with a single controller, and once split use independent controllers.
ABB's YuMi robot conducts opera
12 September, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's collaborative robot YuMi will be conducting the Lucca Philharmonic Orchestra in Pisa tonight, performing along with soloists Andrea Bocelli and Luigia Borsi.
SMC JXC series direct-input step motor controller
11 September, 2017 | Supplied by: SMC Australia | New ZealandThe JXC series direct-input step motor controller now offers three additional communication protocols, namely DeviceNet, EtherCAT and Profinet, in addition to the EtherNet/IP fieldbus protocol that was available on previous models.
Moog RKP high-pressure radial piston pumps
01 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Moog Australia Pty LtdWith a maximum operating pressure of 350 bar and peak pressure up to 420 bar, the RKP series addresses a wide range of applications including presses, metal forming and heavy industries.
Omron E5CD and E5ED digital temperature controllers
30 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron's E5CD/E5ED digital temperature controllers are adaptive, using artificial intelligence to adjust PID loop parameters automatically.
World's top AI and robotics companies urge UN to ban lethal autonomous weapons
21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: University of NSWOpen letter by leaders of leading robotics and AI companies is launched at the world's biggest artificial intelligence conference as UN delays meeting till later this year to discuss the robot arms race.
Annual robotics competition finals in Sydney
18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty LtdNational Instruments has announced the live finals of the 7th Annual Autonomous Robotics Competition, to be held at the University of Technology Sydney in September.
Moog electro-hydrostatic pump unit (EPU)
18 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Moog Australia Pty LtdMoog has launched an electro-hydrostatic pump unit (EPU) designed to help machine builders and end users derive the combined benefits of both hydraulic and electric actuation.
Omron appoints new director for Oceania region
17 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron Electronics Oceania has appointed a new director for its operations in the Oceania region.
