Banner Engineering Q3X laser contrast sensor
11 March, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Q3X laser contrast sensor has the ability to detect up to 2000 events/s, providing high-speed, reliable detection of parts, tools, pallets or registration marks with small contrast differences.
Robotics market set to grow at 12% pa over next two years
06 March, 2015The International Federation of Robotics states that demand for industrial robots will continue at an average annual growth rate of 12% between 2015 and 2017, while in Asia and Australia, robot sales are expected to increase by around an average of 16% per year.
An important step in connectivity improvement
06 March, 2015 by Harry Mulder | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty Ltd
Client-server network architecture has become entrenched in modern systems, and now moving the server function to the controller will result in savings and performance improvements.
Collaborative robots: the smarter way forward
05 March, 2015 by Shermine Gotfredsen, General Manager, APAC, Universal Robots | Supplied by: Universal Robots
Robots that can work side by side with humans are changing the way manufacturing is done.
Computer scientists enhance robotic manufacturing
03 March, 2015 by Jennifer SmithSome industrial robots are hulking, highly specialised pieces of machinery that are cordoned off by cages from human factory workers, but manufacturers have also begun experimenting with a new generation of 'cobots' designed to work side by side with humans.
Computer scientists enhance robotic manufacturing
03 March, 2015 by Jennifer Smith | Supplied by: University of Wisconson-Madison
Some industrial robots are hulking, highly specialised pieces of machinery that are cordoned off by cages from human factory workers, but manufacturers have also begun experimenting with a new generation of 'cobots' designed to work side by side with humans.
ifm efector PDM360 NG-12 visual display for vehicles
02 March, 2015 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe flat and fully sealed die-cast zinc housing with an IP65/IP67 protection rating makes the PDM360 NG-12 suitable for outdoor use and also in cabins, for surface or panel mounting.
Australia's first Baxter robot to be installed at Haigh's Chocolates
23 February, 2015 | Supplied by: SAGE AutomationSouth Australian chocolate maker Haigh's will unveil Australia's first industrial installation of a Baxter interactive production robot.
Australia's first Baxter robot to be installed at Haigh's Chocolates
23 February, 2015South Australian chocolate maker Haigh's will unveil Australia's first industrial installation of a Baxter interactive production robot.
Banner Engineering Q4X laser distance sensor
20 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe Q4X laser distance sensor is designed to detect distance changes as small as 1 mm and covers a 25 to 300 mm range across multiple target colours, materials and surfaces.
Omron signs automation deal with Visy
20 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron has signed a new partnership agreement with Visy Automation to supply automation equipment over the next two years.
Omron signs automation deal with Visy
20 February, 2015Omron has signed a new partnership agreement with Visy Automation to supply automation equipment over the next two years.
Hengstler ACURO AX70 explosion-proof absolute shaft encoder
19 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdExplosion-proof AX70 absolute encoders are constructed with an aluminium housing and are designed for use in potentially explosive Group II atmospheres.
Hengstler ACURO AX70 explosion-proof absolute shaft encoder
19 February, 2015Explosion-proof AX70 absolute encoders are constructed with an aluminium housing and are designed for use in potentially explosive Group II atmospheres.
Micro-Episolon optoCONTROL 2600 optical micrometer
17 February, 2015optoCONTROL 2600 optical micrometers are used to measure the roundness and diameter of stainless steel metal stampings to a measurement accuracy of ±2 µm.
