Factory automation

Tolomatic MXB-S electric belt-drive actuators

12 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Pneumatic Products

The MXB-S trapezoidal solid bearing provides a rigid, long-lasting bearing system capable of operating in environments that roller bearings would not be able to withstand.


Intelligent sensor technology and the cloud

08 July, 2016 by Glenn Johnson

Big data analytics will play an important role in the realisation of Industry 4.0, and the most efficient way to achieve it will be by the effective use of cloud computing technologies.


Scitech appointed distributor for NanoFocus

08 July, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

German company NanoFocus offers products for 3D surface measurement, precise 3D profilometry and ultrafast 3D in-line sensors.


Veritas high-speed illumination lights

07 July, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

Veritas illumination lights are used for high-speed imaging applications and use LED technology coupled with multifunctional digital controls to achieve highly efficient illumination.


Universal Robots launches plug-and-play showroom

22 June, 2016

Universal Robots has announced the launch of Universal Robots+, a showroom of plug-and-play applications.


Schneider Electric launches electrical distribution network automation range

22 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Easergy range of products that includes solutions for electrical protection, control, monitoring and automation.


Terahertz radiation — a less expensive tool for food and drug inspection

20 June, 2016

Compact and low cost: Max Planck researchers have developed a new source of radiation across the entire terahertz spectrum that is expected to enable new applications.


Future challenges for the MEMS market

15 June, 2016

The recent golden age for MEMS markets may be coming to an end, with levelling demand for smartphones/portable applications, according to a report published by Yole Développement.


Feeding the 9 billion: smarter food solutions

15 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Wiley & Co Pty Ltd

Visitors to the Wiley stand at Foodtech Queensland will have the opportunity to meet Kuka's KR AGILUS robot — a lightweight, versatile and fast robot that is changing how food is processed, packaged and delivered.


Robotics fund aims to commercialise breakthrough technologies

14 June, 2016

Chrysalix Venture Capital and RoboValley have launched a fund to identify, invest in and commercialise breakthrough robotics technologies.


Intelligent sensors the key to Industry 4.0

14 June, 2016 by Jason Mair, Product & Marketing Manager, Sick Pty Ltd | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

While Australia is challenged by a declining manufacturing sector, the utilisation of the industrial internet has the potential to introduce a major competitive advantage.


'Big Brother' apartment will measure impact of connected sensors on human behaviour

14 June, 2016

Sensor design company Oceasoft will provide its first environmental sensors for use in a unique scientific experiment to analyse the impact of connected sensors on people's behaviour and their daily habits over a full year.


Allen-Bradley CompactLogix 5380 controller

10 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

The CompactLogix 5380 controller improves the accuracy and performance of high-speed applications.


XIMEA xiSpec Multi-Linescan hyperspectral imaging camera

01 June, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

The xiSpec Multi-Linescan camera is capable of detailed hyperspectral analysis, with 150 HSI bands between 470 and 900 nm covering the visual and NIR spectrum.


RS Components introduces range of motion control solutions

30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: RS

RS Components has announced a range of products and solutions to help companies involved in motion control applications to equip and maintain systems, such as conveyors.


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