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.
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, 2015South 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, 2015 | Supplied by: SAGE AutomationSouth Australian chocolate maker Haigh's will unveil Australia's first industrial installation of a Baxter interactive production robot.
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.
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, 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, 2015 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdoptoCONTROL 2600 optical micrometers are used to measure the roundness and diameter of stainless steel metal stampings to a measurement accuracy of ±2 µm.
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.
OptoNCDT LD1610 and LD1630 analog PSD laser sensors
13 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe OptoNCDT LD1610 and LD1630 analog PSD laser sensors are replacements for the previous LD1607 model.
Position sensing: direct load position sensing with secondary feedback encoder
11 February, 2015 by Henry Menke* | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdIn closed-loop motion control systems, direct load monitoring using secondary feedback encoders eliminates common sources of position error - mechanical backlash, non-linearity and hysteresis - and saves money along the way.
ASM WS100M cable-actuated position sensor
11 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe WS100M is a cable-actuated position sensor that has been designed to handle harsh conditions and offshore applications.
Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensors
03 February, 2015 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe Balluff BOS 5K photoelectric sensor family is now available with a mini-laser sensor as a diffuse sensor with background suppression, a retro-reflective sensor and a through-beam sensor.
