burster 8661 series torque sensors
28 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering GroupThe burster 8661 series of torque sensors can be used for the acquisition of static and rotating torques over the range from 0.05 Nm up to 200 Nm.
Powerful drives for a modern brewhouse
25 March, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdOver 40 years of continuous around-the-clock operation, the tanks and vats in the Forst specialty beer brewery’s old brewhouse in Italy produced 25 million hectolitres of beer. Now, since brewing technology has progressed, the management decided to construct a completely new brewhouse, saving 30% in energy consumption.
Turck RI360P-QR24 non-contact inductive universal encoder
21 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe RI360P-QR24 is a non-contact inductive universal encoder with high-resolution, wear-free operation, which is at the same time immune to magnetic fields.
ASM PRDS1 magnetic angle sensor
18 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe ASM PRDS1 is a compact magnetic angle sensor that provides wear-free angle measurement over a range of up to 360° and is suitable for machinery applications where accuracy and trouble-free maintenance are critical.
B&R Automation APC910 automation controller
15 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Daanet Pty LtdThe Automation PC 910 (APC910) offers maximum computing power for complex tasks, such as sophisticated machine vision and multiaxis motion systems, as well as built-in hypervisor technology.
ifm efector colour sensor
13 March, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe ifm efector colour sensor unit is set to the colour to be detected with one push of the button. With five selectable tolerances, even the slightest differences in colour shades, as compared to the background or other objects, can be distinguished.
Tolomatic IMA integrated linear servo actuator
13 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Pneumatic ProductsDesigned for long life in high-duty cycles, the IMA delivers high force in press fitting systems; accurate positioning and quick response in valve and process control; compact, lightweight spot welding; and smooth velocity fluid dispensing.
Robowaiter: Chinese robot restaurant opens
11 March, 2013Restaurants are increasingly resorting to gimmicks to set them apart from the crowd. A Chinese restaurateur has taken this concept up a notch, opening a restaurant that is staffed almost entirely by robots.
Entries open for Gold Rush robotics competition
06 March, 2013National Instruments is giving university students across Australia and New Zealand the opportunity to demonstrate their engineering skills on an international platform in the third annual NI Autonomous Robotics Competition.
Kollmorgen stainless washdown servomotors
06 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdAvailable in five frame sizes and 16 frame/stack length combinations, the Kollmorgen stainless washdown servomotors supply torques up to 80 Nm (390 Nm peak) and speeds up to 7500 rpm.
The advance of the robots: helping manufacturers become more competitive
06 March, 2013 by Glenn Johnson, EditorIndustrial robot technology has come a long way from the simple machines of the early ’60s and today offers more flexibility and cost-effectiveness than ever before. Can Australian manufacturing capitalise on the benefits?
Motrona GV480, 481 series shaft encoder signal expanders
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: Plant Control & AutomationThe GV480, 481 series of shaft encoder signal expanders have been added to the Motrona range. The device expands the output from one incremental shaft encoder to four or eight individually isolated encoder signals.
SEW-Eurodrive DRC electronic motor series
01 March, 2013 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdThe DRC electronic motor series consists of a permanent-field synchronous motor and matching integrated drive electronics and is also available as a brake motor, making it suitable for hoists and inclined conveyors.
ASM POSIROT PMIS4/PMIR5 magnetic incremental encoder
21 February, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe PMIS4/PMIR5 magnetic ring incremental encoder offers high EMC protection, large guiding distance tolerance and a superior signal performance up to 327,680 pulses/360°.
‘Robot’ electric car drives itself
20 February, 2013Robotic technology from Oxford University that enables a car to ‘drive itself’ for stretches of a route has been shown driving a Nissan Leaf electric car.
