Factory automation

ABB to divest Robotics division

22 October, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB recently announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to Japanese investment company SoftBank Group for a value of US$5.375 billion.


Siemens Sinamics S220 drive system

20 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

The Sinamics S220 high-performance drive system has the ability to operate up to 12 axes, achieving goof integration density.


From wartime wisdom to smart manufacturing: the power of condition monitoring

17 October, 2025 by Jim Wallace* | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

The shift from reactive to predictive maintenance is really a cultural transformation empowered by real‍-‍time data.


Pepperl+Fuchs radar sensors

13 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The latest industrial radar sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs are designed for precise object detection, velocity measurement and collision protection.


Nexobot takes up MassRobotics residency

07 October, 2025 | Supplied by: Arm Hub

Australian robotics innovation is taking to the global stage as Nexobot begins its MassRobotics residency in Boston.


Micro Epsilon optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor

26 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The optoNCDT 5500 laser displacement sensor is a high‍-‍performance laser displacement sensor designed for precision measurement in dynamic applications.


FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell

23 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The FUTEK LSB206 Miniature Digital S-Beam Jr. load cell is designed to provide lab-grade accuracy in a rugged, compact form factor.


Pepperl+Fuchs R1000 distance sensor

18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The R1000 distance sensor with pulse ranging technology is designed to achieve millimetre‍-‍precise positioning over long distances.


ABB Robotics invests in vision AI company

18 September, 2025 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB has made a strategic investment to secure the use of LandingAI's vision AI capabilities, such as LandingLens, for robot AI vision applications.


Acromag NT2710 stepper motor controller module

17 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty Ltd

The Acromag NT2710 stepper motor controller module is the latest addition to Acromag's BusWorks NT Series of Ethernet I/O solutions.


Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 controller

01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: APS Industrial

The Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200 G2 is designed for a wide range of applications, from simple machine-level tasks to more advanced automation systems.


Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors

01 September, 2025 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The Leuze CRT 648 colour sensors are designed to be easy and intuitive to operate with a large, integrated LC display with keypad.


Veolia unveils AI‍-‍powered robot arm to boost recycling rates

28 August, 2025

Veolia has installed an AI‍-‍powered robot arm in a material recovery facility at its Bibra Lake Resource Recovery Park in Western Australia.


Researchers develop robot skin with both touch and vision

26 August, 2025

Researchers in Japan have developed a soft, vision-based sensor that enables both touch and proximity sensing in robotic arms.


Excelitas pco.horizon 9.1 bi TDI CLHS Line Scan Camera

26 August, 2025 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty Ltd

The pco.horizon 9.1 bi TDI CLHS Line Scan Camera is designed for precise inspection applications requiring high sensitivity, resolution and image stability.


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