Factory automation

Pepperl+Fuchs pallet detector solution

09 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Pepperl+Fuchs pallet detector is an application-oriented solution for pallet detection on chain and roller conveyor systems.


On the move indoors and outdoors with a dynamic outdoor robot

06 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have recently demonstrated a robot that can transport large pallet loads omnidirectionally at high speed.


Universal Robots to show latest robots at Modern Manufacturing Expo

05 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Universal Robots has announced it will be showcasing its technology at the first edition of the Modern Manufacturing Expo.


Megatron magnetostrictive linear displacement sensors

01 September, 2022 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty Ltd

Megatron magnetostrictive linear sensors are robust, absolute measuring systems with a resolution down to 2 µm.


Dematic and Dexterity partner to deploy full-task robotics

23 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Dematic Pty Ltd

Dematic has announced a strategic partnership with warehouse robotics provider Dexterity to offer full-task robotics as part of Dematic's automation solutions.


Hyundai Motor Group launches Boston Dynamics AI Institute

16 August, 2022

The institute will invest resources in cognitive AI, athletic AI and organic hardware design, in order to contribute to progress in advanced machine capabilities.


Safety first: selecting the right encoders for safe motion control

15 August, 2022 | Supplied by: ADM Instrument Engineering Group

A widely used strategy for ensuring that information from a sensor is trustworthy is to build redundancy into the control feedback loops.


Business booming for KUKA despite difficult world situation

12 August, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty Ltd

Strong demand for automation worldwide has seen robot orders received reach their highest level in KUKA’s history.


ABB launches fast 5-axis delta robot for lightweight work

10 August, 2022 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB says its FlexPicker IRB 365 delta robot is designed for reorientating packaged lightweight products in the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries.


SICK and Aeva partner to bring 4D LiDAR to industrial sensing

08 August, 2022 | Supplied by: SICK Pty Ltd

Aeva and SICK have announced they will collaborate to bring Aeva's FMCW 4D LiDAR to a variety of industrial sensing applications.


Fanuc DR-3iB/6 Stainless food-grade delta robot

03 August, 2022 | Supplied by: FANUC OCEANIA Pty Limited

Fanuc has released the DR-3iB/6 Stainless, the company's first stainless steel food-grade delta robot for picking and packing primary food products.


Beckhoff introduces modular robot system

18 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has introduced a modular robot concept, through a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together flexibly to suit the application.


Turck M8 and M12 capacitive sensors

14 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty Ltd

Turck has released capacitive sensors in M8 and M12 metal housings for flush or non-flush mounting.


Pepperl+Fuchs M18 series cylindrical photoelectric sensors

01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

Pepperl+Fuchs M18 series cylindrical photoelectric sensors are designed for functionality and can be flexibly selected depending on the application requirements.


Leuze ODT 3C multifunctional sensor

01 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty Ltd

The ODT 3C sensor from Leuze is designed to handle both measuring and switching tasks.


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