Using robots to enhance lean manufacturing
10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdBoth large and small manufacturing operations can greatly benefit from the use of robots and, with Australia's currently well-publicised manufacturing industry challenges, perhaps now is the time to consider the advantages of increased application of robotics.
ABB Integrated Force Control robot tactile feedback
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdWith Integrated Force Control, the robot reacts to its surrounding and can deviate from its programmed path or speed based on feedback from the force sensor.
The benefits and challenges of a robotic future
03 December, 2013 by Per Vegard Nerseth* | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdFor the most part, the future is a complete unknown and very difficult to predict with any accuracy. But if one thing is certain, it is that robots will be an integral part of that future, entering parts of the economy and our personal lives that a few years ago we could only imagine.
ifm efector KQ Series capacitive sensors
28 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe KQ Series capacitive sensors allow easy parameter setting via IO-Link and feature a clearly visible display of the switching status.
Allen-Bradley 842E Ethernet/IP absolute encoder
21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley 842E absolute encoder comes standard with dual port ethernet and M12 connectors as well as an embedded Ethernet/IP switch.
ABB IRB 6660-100/3.3 press-tending robot
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's latest press-tending robot, the IRB 6660-100/3.3 is up to 15% faster than its predecessors, and has an extended reach to 3.35 m.
ASM WS42 cable actuated position sensor
18 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe ASM WS42 cable actuated position sensor features the integration of a precise encoder in an ultra-compact housing that offers multiple mounting configurations.
Banner Engineering iVu Plus TG firmware update
13 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdA free firmware update has been released for Banner Engineering's iVu Plus TG. The easy-to-install software enables the simultaneous use of several match, area or blemish sensors across various regions of interest in a single inspection.
Robots will replace Holden workers, union predicts
11 November, 2013Even if Holden continues manufacturing cars in Australia, most - if not all - of the work will be done by robots, a union official has predicted.
Robot brings Phar Lap back from the dead
05 November, 2013CSIRO is virtually bringing together the various pieces of Phar Lap that are spread across Australia and New Zealand using robotic technology.
Novel ethernet-based motion control architecture improves plastic bag machine
04 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdModern plastic bag-making machines often have two servomotor based axes - web feed and cut/seal - plus a mechanically linked third axis for 'picking off' the finished bags. UK machine builders Hartech Engineering and GPL Machinery have developed a machine that also implements servo control on the third axis to provide programmable control of the pick-off action.
Banner Engineering S18-2 series compact photoelectric sensors
31 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe S18-2 series compact photoelectric sensors from Banner Engineering are self-contained, DC-operated sensors that provide an economical sensing solution for cost-sensitive and high-volume installations.
Motrona FM260 encoder signal multiplier
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: Plant Control & AutomationThe FM260 provides error-free multiplication of an input frequency by a proportional factor F1 and a reciprocal factor F2, both adjustable in a range of 0.0005 to 9.9999.
DEHN + SOHNE DEHNsecure DC surge protective device range
30 October, 2013 | Supplied by: DEHN + SOHNE GmbH + Co KGThe DEHN + SOHNE range of DC surge protective devices, DEHNsecure, protects DC applications, including LTE (4G) GSM sites.
ADLINK Technology AMP-204C and AMP-208C motion controllers
29 October, 2013 | Supplied by: ADLINK Technology IncThe AMP-204C and AMP-208C are DSP-based 4- and 8-axis advanced pulse-train motion controllers, enabling high pulse output and encoder input frequency up to 6.5 and 20 MHz respectively.
