Omron invests in Techman Robot
08 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdOmron has announced that it is taking a 10% stake in Taiwanese company Techman Robot, after establishing a strategic alliance in 2018.
Acuity AR100 Compact Triangulation Laser Sensor
01 November, 2021 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdThe ultra-compact Acuity AR100 triangulation laser measurement sensor offers ranges from 10 to 500 mm with a single case size.
A robot that finds hidden items
18 October, 2021MIT researchers have made a robotic arm that fuses data from a camera and antenna to locate and retrieve items, even if they are buried under a pile.
WA to build automation and robotics test facility near Perth
15 October, 2021The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Neerabup, Western Australia is planned to be one of the biggest test facilities of its kind in the world.
Protecting sensors increases weld cell productivity
08 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdImproving sensor survivability in weld cells is one of the easiest and fastest ways to reduce unplanned downtime and lower cost.
Combating unplanned downtime
08 October, 2021 by John Young, APAC Sales Director, EU Automation | Supplied by: EU AutomationFor most of us, the word downtime conjures images of relaxation, but for plant managers downtime is a word that triggers concerns about lost production and revenue.
The differences between AGVs and AMRs
07 October, 2021Robotic vehicles in the form of AGVs and AMRs are rapidly becoming a new normal in day-to-day operational activities in warehouses, factories and other facilities.
Pepperl+Fuchs inductive proximity sensors
05 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty LtdPepperl+Fuchs inductive cylindrical proximity sensors are said to be characterised by a range of features to make installation and operation easy, safe and convenient.
Acuity AS2100 Laser Distance Sensor
01 October, 2021 | Supplied by: Slentech Pty LtdThe Acuity AS2100 laser distance sensor is designed to work well outdoors, in bright light and on difficult targets such as dark, hot and textured surfaces.
Australia claims historic top two spot in the 'Robot Olympics'
27 September, 2021 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA team led by CSIRO has beaten teams from NASA, California Institute of Technology and Carnegie Mellon University to claim second place in the DARPA Subterranean Challenge.
Advantech partners with ANSCENTER on AI visual inspection solutions
24 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech and Australian software company ANS Direct Pty Ltd (ANSCENTER) have announced a partnership in AI video intelligence solutions.
GlobalData predicts future robotics unicorns
24 September, 2021Data and analytics company GlobalData has released a list of 50 robotics start-ups that have the potential to reach a valuation greater than US$1 billion.
ABB launches robotic work cell for e-commerce operations
23 September, 2021 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdDesigned for e-commerce supply chain operations, FlexBuffer is said to offer additional functionality to the traditional automated storage and retrieval systems.
Balluff BLA series laser light bands
14 September, 2021 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe BLA series laser light bands are designed for when different objects have to be identified in various production, packaging or quality control situations.
CSIRO team representing Australia in 'robot olympics'
10 September, 2021 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA Brisbane-based team of robotics experts will represent Australia in the world's leading robotics competition held in the United States this month.
