Allen-Bradley Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller
19 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Compact GuardLogix 5370 controller allows users to combine safety and motion applications with up to 16 axes without the need for separate networks.
Meeting emerging challenges in manufacturing with lightweight robotics — Part 2
18 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdThe trend toward adaptive, low-volume, high-mix manufacturing presents a challenge to manufacturers, as current technologies in automation — based on the principle of high volume and minimal change — cannot readily adapt to meet the rapidly changing needs of the market. Lightweight robots can help alleviate these challenges.
ELAP HLS linear wire encoder
05 April, 2016 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe ELAP HLS linear wire encoder provides a number of pulses proportional to the linear displacement of the wire.
Jenoptik PROGRES GRYPHAX microscopy cameras
17 March, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe Jenoptik PROGRES GRYPHAX microscopy cameras are suitable for use in industry for quality control and controlling manufacturing processes.
Automation won't destroy jobs, but it will change them
15 March, 2016 by Stefan Hajkowicz*Many are predicting that we need to prepare for an uncertain future, with predictions that up to five million jobs are likely to be automated by 2030. But is this completely true?
Robotic advances in architecture and building
07 March, 2016It may not be a traditional use for industrial robots, but the use of digital fabrication in architecture and design continues to accelerate globally as the innovation and creative potential of robotics is harnessed by the architecture industry.
Meeting emerging challenges in manufacturing with lightweight robotics: Part 1
07 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdAdvances in mechanics and controls are enabling the practical and economical application of lightweight robotics for manufacturing on an increasingly broad scale.
Panasonic FP7 PLC with web server
03 March, 2016 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdPanasonic has added a built-in web server feature to its FP7 programmable logic controllers.
Leuze ODS 10 and HT 10 distance measuring sensors
29 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe ODS 10 and HT 10 distance measuring sensors are designed to reliably detect objects and measure distances with a resolution of 3 mm.
Bestech LRL-27 series inductive linear position sensors
25 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe LRL-27 series LVIT sensors are contactless devices designed for factory automation systems and a variety of heavy-duty industrial or commercial applications.
Balluff R01E stainless steel flatpack photoelectric sensor
25 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdBalluff's R01E stainless steel flatpack photoelectric sensor, with its IP69K rating, is suitable for harsh-duty and washdown applications.
New technical specification on collaborative robot design released
22 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsThe International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) has published the long-awaited ISO/TS 15066 as a supplementary document to support the ISO 10218 'Safety Requirements for Industrial Robots' standard.
Leuze 46C-VarOS photoelectric sensor
17 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe 46C-VarOS object sensor is a retro-reflective photoelectric sensor that detects objects over a 50 mm band area.
Balluff Micropulse BTL6 linear displacement transducers
16 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe Micropulse BTL6 transducers offer contactless operation, provide an absolute output signal and can detect the precise position of one or two axes.
ASM POSITAPE linear tape extension sensors
11 February, 2016 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdASM has made significant improvements by utilising a 10 mm wide and 0.08 mm thick, flexible stainless steel tape as the measuring element for this linear sensor.
