Factory automation

IDEC SA2E photoelectric sensors

17 May, 2023 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty Ltd

IDEC Corporation has introduced the SA2E photoelectric sensor range in five models, improving on or replacing the company's previous SA1E sensors.


Reaping the benefits of cooperative manufacturing

16 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Mitsubishi Electric Australia

Humans, cobots and industrial robots are all an important part of the mix in the production environment, but the best option is not always immediately obvious.


Leuze 53C and 55C series photoelectric sensors

15 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The 53C/55C series photoelectric sensors from Leuze have been developed to be suitable for hygiene-sensitive production and packaging processes.


India's robot boom hits all-time high

15 May, 2023

India enters world's top 10 in annual robot installations.


Highly dexterous robot hand can operate without vision

11 May, 2023

Researchers at Columbia University have designed a dexterous robot hand that combines an advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms.


Leuze KRT 3C contrast sensor

10 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The KRT 3C contrast sensor from Leuze is the smallest contrast sensor the company has made for the packaging industry.


ABB releases AI-enabled robotic item picker

02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB says its robotic picker system is capable of handling a wide range of items in dynamic and unstructured environments with more than 99.5% efficiency.


Demystifying robots, cobots and Industry 4.0

02 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Open IIoT

There are still many misconceptions surrounding Industry 4.0, particularly on the subject of robotics.


Leuze AMS 100i compact laser positioning system

01 May, 2023 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The AMS 100i from Leuze is a small laser positioning system designed for tight installations spaces.


Collaborative robots launched for cooking applications

26 April, 2023

Korean company Doosan Robotics has announced the launch of its E-SERIES, an NSF-certified collaborative robot line created for the food and beverage industry.


Keeping moving: challenges facing mobile robot manufacturers

20 April, 2023 by Mark Crossley, Daniel Heinzler, Fredrik Brynolf and Thomas Carlsson, HMS Networks | Supplied by: HMS Industrial Networks

Modern communication solutions help overcome the challenges in implementing mobile robots.


Advanced Navigation opens Australia's largest subsea robotics centre

19 April, 2023

A high-tech manufacturing and R&D facility in WA will accelerate the production of underwater technologies, including its autonomous underwater robot, Hydrus.


Neuromorphic vision sensor recognises moving objects and predicts their path

19 April, 2023

A new smart sensor uses embedded information to detect motion in a single video frame.


Collaborating to create the future food and beverage factory

18 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Most food and beverage manufacturers understand that accelerating digital transformation and maximising the value of data will be central to tackling today's challenges.


Pilz PITreader card unit

01 April, 2023 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP

The PITreader card access permission system offers increased flexibility through a transponder in card and sticker format.


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