Factory automation

ifm efector inductive sensors for all metals

20 January, 2016 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd

Inductive sensors with a correction factor K=1 that provide a uniform sensing range for the reliable detection of all metals have been developed by ifm efector.


Thomson PC-series electric linear actuators

18 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

PC-series actuators are suitable for food processing and packaging, material handling and factory automation applications where high reliability, accuracy and 100% duty cycle operation are required.


Allan-Bradley ControlLogix 5580 controller

14 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation Australia

Rockwell Automation has expanded its Allen-Bradley ControlLogix family of controllers to enable faster system performance and support the growing use of smart devices in manufacturing and industrial operations.


Advantech UNO-1252G micro-PLC

04 January, 2016 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd

The UNO-1252G comes with the energy-efficient Intel Quark processor, using only 10 W while being powerful enough to perform data transmission and sensing functions within IoT gateway applications.


Posital TILTIX inclinometers

14 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation

Posital has extended its TILTIX family of inclinometers to include explosion-proof models designed to operate safely in environments that contain potentially dangerous levels of explosive dust or gases.


Wenglor weQube smart camera

07 December, 2015 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd

The Wenglor weQube smart camera is based on Wenglor's MultiCore technology and combines image processing with 1D/2D code scanning.


maxon motor DC motor encoders

27 November, 2015 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd

maxon motor's modular system has been expanded to include nine more encoder resolutions ranging from 1000 counts per turn through to 5000 counts per turn.


maxon motor DC-max motor and GPX gearhead

17 November, 2015 | Supplied by: maxon motor Australia Pty Ltd

The DC-max motor is a motor offering high-powered rare earth magnets and maxon's rhombic winding packaged in a cost-effective housing and fitted with a GPX gearhead.


Industrial computers and the IIoT

04 November, 2015 by John Wilhite, Jr, PC-based Automation Product Manager, Siemens Digital Factory | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The 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 LLC

SynTouch 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 Ltd

YuMi 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 Ltd

The 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 Ltd

After a much anticipated wait, ABB's YuMi is now available in Australia.


Haydon Kerk WGS wide guide linear screw/slide

19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd

The WGS linear slide utilises a screw-driven carriage that claims to offer reliable, continuous linear speed, while maintaining accurate positioning.


Contrinex KT#-4155-407 photoelectric contrast sensor

19 October, 2015 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty Ltd

The KT#-4155-407 sensor is suitable for all industrial applications where accurate detection of markings is required.


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