Universal Robots launches plug-and-play showroom
22 June, 2016Universal Robots has announced the launch of Universal Robots+, a showroom of plug-and-play applications.
Terahertz radiation — a less expensive tool for food and drug inspection
20 June, 2016Compact 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, 2016The 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 LtdVisitors 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, 2016Chrysalix 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 LtdWhile 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, 2016Sensor 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 AustraliaThe 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 LtdThe 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.
Spider worker robots of the future developed
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens researchers in Princeton, New Jersey, have developed prototype spider-like robots called 'SiSpis' that can work collaboratively to print structures and surfaces.
RS Components introduces range of motion control solutions
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: RSRS 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.
Gripper modelled on a chameleon's tongue
26 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Festo Pty LtdThe FlexShapeGripper can grip, collect and release several objects of very different shapes in the one process without the need for manual conversion due to its water-filled silicone cap, which wraps itself around the items being gripped in a flexible, form-fitting manner.
Mettler Toledo V2622 Flex-Lite compact vision system
25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Mettler-Toledo LtdThe Mettler Toledo V2622 Flex-Lite is a compact smart camera-based vision solution that allows manufacturers to explore the capabilities of a vision inspection program without the need for a heavy up-front investment.
Beckhoff CX81xx Embedded PC series
23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdThe CX81xx Embedded PC series are PC-based controllers in an ultracompact 'Bus Coupler format' for TwinCAT 3 automation software.
Balluff SmartLevel 500+ capacitive sensor
23 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdDesigned for a conductivity of approximately 50–500 mS/cm and greater, the SmartLevel 500+ detects the level either in direct contact or through plastic or glass containers with wall thicknesses of up to 10 mm.
