5G to be de facto connectivity choice for outdoor robots: report
08 March, 2019Low latency and cloud intelligence are the two main features of 5G that will significantly change the deployment of future robots.
Safe robotics — safety in collaborative robot systems
07 March, 2019 by Fanny Platbrood and Otto Görnemann* | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdInnovations in robotics are facilitating close collaboration between humans and machines, so the safety of these interactions must be effectively planned.
Cobots strong enough to operate in a harsh environment
06 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsTexas-based Aircraft Tooling has found that UR cobots can withstand the high temperatures and harsh environment of a metal powder and plasma spray process.
Two worlds are converging
01 March, 2019 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty LtdBy introducting solutions for the process technology market, Beckhoff is bringing together two automation concepts that for decades developed separately.
Futek TFF400 reaction torque sensor
25 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdFutek has introduced a redesigned TFF400 reaction torque sensor with up to 300% overload protection.
Robots connected to the cloud to drive productivity
19 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdVisitors to the Microsoft Ignite conference in Sydney were given a taste of the future, with technology that is set to change the face of manufacturing.
Hypertherm XPR rotational torch sleeves
18 February, 2019 | Supplied by: HyperthermThe XPR rotational torch sleeves are designed for robotic plasma-cutting applications.
QUT wins grant from Amazon for better robot gripping
15 February, 2019Amazon has awared a grant of US$70,000 to Australian reseachers working to improve robot gripping by studying human object handover behaviour.
Opto 22 groov EPIC edge programmable controller
13 February, 2019 | Supplied by: Systems 22 Pty LtdOpto 22 has announced the addition of international standard IEC 61131-3 programming options in its groov EPIC edge programmable industrial controller.
ifm OGD Precision laser distance sensor
04 February, 2019 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe ifm OGD Precision is a compact colour-independent laser sensor with a standard M18 thread that utilises time-of-flight technology.
Finland aiming to lead the development of autonomous systems
01 February, 2019Finland is launching an innovation ecosystem for autonomous systems, aiming for it to grow into one of the world's leading development environments.
Construction and mining to be next frontier for robots: report
29 January, 2019In the past, for heavy industry-related locations like mines, robots have been mainly controlled by teleoperation.
Winery increases productivity with bottling line upgrades
28 January, 2019 | Supplied by: SEW-Eurodrive Pty LtdYalumba winery redesigned its bottling plant to include new drives for the bottle-conveyor system, air conditioning and hospital-grade air filtration.
Balluff F Series stainless steel fork sensors
23 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe F Series stainless steel fork sensors offer resistance to aggressive cleaning agents, chemicals, coolants and other media.
JVL all-in-one step-servo motors
21 January, 2019 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdJVL has released its all-in-one step-servo motor with built-in encoder, drive, controller, Ethernet switch and Safe Torque Off option.
