Factory automation

Contract manufacturer uses edge technology to improve product quality

15 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Automation Systems and Controls Pty Ltd

A contract manufacturer of personal care products helps customers fulfil their brand promise with smart vision systems and edge learning technology.


Madison Technologies partners with Bosch on AIoT cameras

06 June, 2023 | Supplied by: Madison Connectivity Solutions

Madison will deliver a broader range of capabilities using camera-as-a-sensor technology in OT environments.


Siemens announces OT/IT integration suite

29 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Industrial Operations X is designed to bring IT and AI into industrial automation and introduces a virtual PLC.


Leuze IVS 1048i vision sensor

26 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The IVS 1048i vision sensor can perform counting and measuring tasks in addition to presence detection.


Leuze IVS 108 vision sensor

23 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The IVS 108 vision sensor from Leuze detects the presence or absence of objects, such as print or labels on packaging.


Highly sensitive robot gripper: no need for pneumatics

22 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Mechatronic Systems Design IEM

Researchers have developed a gripper that can transport fragile objects from one production step to the next without damaging them.


Researchers develop gripper that grasps by reflex

19 May, 2023

Rather than start from scratch after a failed attempt, the pick-and-place robot adapts in the moment to get a better hold.


IDEC SA2E photoelectric sensors

17 May, 2023 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty Ltd

IDEC Corporation has introduced the SA2E photoelectric sensor range in five models, improving on or replacing the company's previous SA1E sensors.


Reaping the benefits of cooperative manufacturing

16 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric Australia

Humans, cobots and industrial robots are all an important part of the mix in the production environment, but the best option is not always immediately obvious.


Leuze 53C and 55C series photoelectric sensors

15 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The 53C/55C series photoelectric sensors from Leuze have been developed to be suitable for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes.


India's robot boom hits all-time high

15 May, 2023

India enters world's top 10 in annual robot installations.


Highly dexterous robot hand can operate without vision

11 May, 2023

Researchers at Columbia University have designed a dexterous robot hand that combines an advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms.


Leuze KRT 3C contrast sensor

10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The KRT 3C contrast sensor from Leuze is the smallest contrast sensor the company has made for the packaging industry.


Demystifying robots, cobots and Industry 4.0

02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Open IIoT

There are still many misconceptions surrounding Industry 4.0, particularly on the subject of robotics.


ABB releases AI-enabled robotic item picker

02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB says its robotic picker system is capable of handling a wide range of items in dynamic and unstructured environments with more than 99.5% efficiency.


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