Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots
11 February, 2022Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots.
UR announces record annual turnover
08 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Universal RobotsCollaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots has reported a record annual revenue over the pandemic.
Researchers develop sensors for high-pressure environments
04 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits and Systems IMSAt the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures.
UK scientists develop flying robots with flapping wings
04 February, 2022A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots does away with the need for conventional motors and gears.
Four industries revolutionised by robots
03 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdRobotics has been around for decades and has forever changed professions, companies and entire industries around the world.
meSysteme DA54 strain sensor
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe DA54 strain sensor is a high-resolution measuring system used for the detection of forces and deformations in structures such as silos and tanks.
KUKA announces hygienic robots
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty LtdNew robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements.
Stäubli software enables robot programming through PLCs
01 February, 2022 | Supplied by: Comtec Australia Pty LtdStäubli has launched a software solution that will enable robot programming to be implemented in the future via a PLC.
MiR autonomous mobile robot sales increase by 42% in 2021
31 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty LtdMiR is seeing strong sales from companies within the logistics and consumer packaged goods sectors wanting to optimise and automate their internal transport.
Industry-driven demand for automation spurs machine vision market
28 January, 2022APAC will remain largest and fastest-growing market for machine vision systems over the forecast period, says Frost & Sullivan.
FANUC introduces robot with 1-tonne payload
25 January, 2022 | Supplied by: FANUC OCEANIA Pty LimitedThe M-1000iA robot has a 1000 kg payload and a 3253 mm horizontal reach.
UniSA researchers develop improved robot collision avoidance
17 January, 2022 | Supplied by: University of South AustraliaUniversity of South Australia researchers have developed an algorithm to help robots better avoid hitting humans and other moving obstacles in their path.
New radar sensor enables micrometre-precise distance measurement
14 January, 2022German tech startup OndoSense has created a radar sensor that is accurate down to 1 micrometre.
Automating cricket ball production
14 January, 2022Australian cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling.
Turck NI4-M12, NI7-M18 and NI12-M30 inductive sensors
14 January, 2022 | Supplied by: Turck Australia Pty LtdThe NI4-M12, NI7-M18 and NI12-M30 inductive sensors supply a signal proportional to distance over a 4, 7 or 12 mm range as an IO-Link process value.
