Factory automation

Collaboration key for development of smart recycling solutions

21 December, 2022 | Supplied by: SAGE Automation

The collaboration produced an Automatic Redemption Terminal that automates the sorting of containers to a high level of accuracy, while also providing a refund point.


Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens $43.7 million can line

13 December, 2022

Backed by a $43.7 million investment, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has opened a new can line at its production site in Moorabbin, Victoria.


An automated way to assemble thousands of objects

12 December, 2022

A new algorithm for automatic assembly of products is accurate, efficient and generalisable to a wide range of complex real-world assemblies.


Amazon robot "handles millions of diverse products"

12 December, 2022

Amazon has unveiled a new industrial robotic arm that the company says is capable of handling "millions of diverse products".


ABB opens automated robotics mega factory in Shanghai

07 December, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

Production facility and 'open lab' customer collaboration centre utilises digital and automation technologies to manufacture next-generation robots.


Pepperl+Fuchs ML100 series optical sensors

05 December, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Pepperl+Fuchs ML100 series optical sensors offer high optical performance and are suitable for cold-storage applications down to -30°C.


Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers

01 December, 2022 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

SIMATIC S7-1200 controllers feature a comprehensive range of technological functions and integrated communication as well as a compact and space-saving design.


Labour shortages and WHS concerns to increase use of outdoor robots

28 November, 2022

The deployment of outdoor mobile robots is expected to increase to 350,000 by 2030, according to ABI Research.


Techman Robot announces all-in-one AI cobots

18 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Australis Engineering Pty Ltd

The TM AI Cobot Series merges a robotic arm, native AI processing, smart vision system and software suite in a single package.


Siemens announces controllers supporting MTP standard

15 November, 2022 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has launched both a new software version and new hardware components for its Simatic PCS neo web-based process control system.


Robots are taking over jobs, but not at the rate we might think

14 November, 2022

There's no need to panic about a pending robot takeover just yet, says a new study from Brigham Young University.


OnRobot launches D:PLOY in Australia

14 November, 2022 | Supplied by: OnRobot

OnRobot has launched what it says is the industry's first automated platform for deployment of collaborative applications in Australia.


ANYbotics opens commercial sales of inspection robot

09 November, 2022

ANYbotics has announced that it has opened commercial orders for ANYmal X, its Ex-certified, four-legged inspection robot.


Robotics companies call on policymakers not to allow weaponised robots

07 November, 2022

A group of leading robotics companies has sent an open letter to policymakers calling on them not to allow weaponised robots.


Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects

04 November, 2022

Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair.


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