Fibre-optic photoelectric switch
19 September, 2007 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The WLL190T-2 fibre-optic photoelectric switch from Sick has two programmable switching thresholds per device, an additional analog output and a response time of 60 µs. Together with over 80 different fibre-optic cables in the Sick LL3 series, it is suitable for those tasks where little mounting space is available, the sensor head (ie, the fibre-optic cable) must be adapted to meet the needs of the application, or the sensor (as an evaluation unit) must be installed at a distance to the objects to be detected - due to EMC, high temperatures or chemical effects.
Process integration challenges
19 September, 2007 by Glenn Johnson | Supplied by: GE Intelligent Platforms
Being able to integrate continuous, batch and hybrid processing technology into an integrated control system with management, analytic and optimisation capabilities has largely eluded industry to date
Non-nuclear X-ray backscatter gauge
19 September, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.tmesystems.com.au
NDC Infrared has announced the model 318 XRB sensor — a non-nuclear X-ray backscatter gauge designed as an alternative to GBS and beta sensors.
Robotics innovation competition
22 August, 2007
ABB Australia has launched the ABB Australia and the Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia inaugural National Robotics Innovation competition.
Economical stepper drive
20 August, 2007 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty Ltd
The RTA NDC series drives are suitable single- or multi-axis motion control applications where a low-cost solution is required. The resolution is selectable to 4000 steps/rev for smooth operation.
Centre for mine automation to be established
09 July, 2007
Rio Tinto has announced major funding for one of the world’s largest civilian robotics research centres, a centre for mining automation, which will be based at The University of Sydney.
NI CompactRIO - rugged, embedded, reconfigurable
18 June, 2007 | Supplied by: National Instruments Aust Pty Ltd
The National Instruments CompactRIO programmable automation controller (PAC) is a low-cost reconfigurable control and acquisition system designed for applications that require high performance and reliability. The system combines an open embedded architecture with small size, extreme ruggedness and hot-swappable industrial I/O modules.
Position sensors
22 May, 2007 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltd
Cylinder sensors are used to detect the position on pneumatic C slot cylinders. The advantage is that the non-contact sensors virtually work without wear and often achieve a longer life than reed switches, saving on repair costs and down times.
Robotics evolves into new industries
22 May, 2007 by Wendy Cramer, Journalist
With its background firmly rooted in the automotive industry, developments in technology are finally seeing robotics coming into its own in other industries too
Danfoss enters alliance with Automation Direct
15 May, 2007
Danfoss Australia has entered into an exclusive partnership agreement with Automation Direct Pty Ltd for the sale and support of its VLT FC51 MicroDrive range.
ASP distribution agreement
12 April, 2007
ControlVision Australia has entered into an agreement with Cognex Corporation to become an automation solution provider (ASP) for the company’s In-Sight vision sensor and PC-based Vision Pro products.
Software alliance agreement signed
11 April, 2007
Mitsubishi Electric and Wonderware have announced the signing of a software alliance agreement.
Industrial Video Encoder
20 March, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.crisptech.com.au/
The VPort 351 series was designed to meet customer demands for a higher resolution, higher frame rate video networking solution. This 1-channel industrial video server will be available in early March from CrispTech.
Smart cameras
20 March, 2007 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd
The IVC-3D 30 smart camera has been specially designed to view small and miniature parts, while the IVC-3D 300 focuses on large objects such as loaded pallets - thus, they are suitable, for example, as sensors for the visual guidance of robots. Like all the other IVC-3D systems, the new versions also leave the factory already calibrated. These smart cameras are also quickly ready for operation as data output takes place in mm.
Flexible shaft couplings
23 January, 2007 | Supplied by: http://www.reliance.co.uk/
The Reli-a-Flex flexible shaft coupling is suitable for high integrity, high reliability, accurate positioning applications.
