Industrial computers and the IIoT
04 November, 2015 by John Wilhite, Jr, PC-based Automation Product Manager, Siemens Digital Factory | Supplied by: Siemens LtdThe next level of industrial evolution is already here. How will you put all the new capabilities to work?
SynTouch produces a single phalanx human-like touch sensor
03 November, 2015 | Supplied by: SynTouch LLCSynTouch LLC, developer and manufacturer of the only sensor technology in the world that endows robots with the ability to replicate — and sometimes exceed — the human sense of touch, has introduced the smaller, stronger BioTac SP that integrates with Shadow Robot Company's Dexterous Hand.
ABB YuMi dual-arm collaborative robot
28 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdYuMi can operate in very close collaboration with humans thanks to its inherently safe design and is also compact — with human dimensions and human movements, which makes human co-workers feel safe and comfortable.
FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot
28 October, 2015 | Supplied by: John Hart Pty LtdThe FANUC CR-35iA heavy-duty collaborative robot uses integrated vision technology to automatically stop itself from functioning as soon as it touches the human working alongside it.
ABB's YuMi robot arrives in Australia
23 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdAfter a much anticipated wait, ABB's YuMi is now available in Australia.
Contrinex KT#-4155-407 photoelectric contrast sensor
19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe KT#-4155-407 sensor is suitable for all industrial applications where accurate detection of markings is required.
Haydon Kerk WGS wide guide linear screw/slide
19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe WGS linear slide utilises a screw-driven carriage that claims to offer reliable, continuous linear speed, while maintaining accurate positioning.
Australian linear motors offer a sharp edge
09 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ANCA MotionWith the arrival of ANCA Motion's cylindrical LinX linear motor, AMT believes it has found technology which it can confidently adopt into its tool-grinding machines. The LinX linear motor overcomes all the problems related to flatbed linear motors and delivers superior performance due to its cylindrical design.
Aerotech PlanarDLA XY linear motor stages
06 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Coherent Scientific Pty LtdThe PlanarDLA stages include high-precision roller bearings, precision-machined surfaces and non-contact linear motors that drive through the axes' centre of stiffness.
Contrinex C23 Full Inox Extreme inductive sensors
05 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe C23 Full Inox series of flat, full metal inductive sensors is designed for applications where the environment is harsh and space is scarce.
ifm efector intelligent encoders
02 October, 2015 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
A range of intelligent encoders has been released by ifm efector that can be used as incremental encoders, as counters or for rotational speed monitoring.
Eltra EAM36 magnetic multiturn encoder
28 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe compact EAM36 magnetic multiturn encoder is based on the self-powered Wiegand system. No internal gears or batteries are required to maintain a position reading after a power cycle.
Servotronix CDHD servo drive
25 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdThe CDHD servo drive has proprietary control algorithms that reduce the following error and the settling time of the load. The product offers safe torque off as standard.
Allen-Bradley Kinetix 5700 servo drive
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaUsed in place of multiple servo drives, the Kinetix 5700 servo drive can help machine builders reduce cabinet-space requirements by up to 70%.
ABB RobotStudio Machining PowerPac software
23 September, 2015 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdThe Machining PowerPac software is a RobotStudio add-in designed for the programming of applications such as machining, deburring, polishing, grinding and deflashing.
