Recent advances in precision positioning systems
08 August, 2017 by Stefan Vorndran and Scott Jordan, Physik Instrumente LP | Supplied by: Warsash Scientific Pty LtdMotion drive and control technologies are advancing rapidly, giving engineers access to an expanding spectrum of options to leverage previously unattainable performance and form factors.
The IoT always starts with a sensor
07 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty LtdThe Internet of Things (IoT) always starts with a sensor; after all, things cannot capture states or carry out actions unless they are fitted with sensors.
Leuze electronic Global Beam 15 series photoelectric sensors
03 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe Global Beam 15 series sensors are suitable for the detection of objects in conveyor systems, material flow or secondary packaging in which large operating ranges are required.
Malt house retrofits 100 new drives
02 August, 2017 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdTraditionally, beer brewers used to prepare their own malt, but now specialised malt houses often handle this job for them. The processes in these facilities are largely automated and carried out with state-of-the-art equipment.
Aussie robot wins Amazon Robotics Challenge
31 July, 2017The Australian Centre for Robotic Vision (ACRV), headquartered at QUT, has grabbed the US$80,000 first prize at the 2017 Amazon Robotics Challenge in Japan.
ABB L&W Fiber Online system for monitoring pulp fibre properties
26 July, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdL&W Fiber Online is an online system for measuring, monitoring and controlling significant fibre quality variables in paper stock preparation and pulp production.
Rollon robot seventh-axis system
21 July, 2017 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdRollon Italy has developed a standardised seventh-axis system from its linear product range.
The evolution of industrial control systems
07 July, 2017 by Harry Mulder* | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdIndustrially hardened PCs, with Windows and an RTOS running concurrently, have the potential to provide all‑in‑one, state‑of‑the‑art industrial controllers ready for Industry 4.0.
Cloud robotics
06 July, 2017 by H Pei-Breivold, K Sandström, L Rizvanovic, M Lehtola, S Azhar, R Kulläng, M Larsson, ABB | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdFew doubt that in the near future, robotics will fundamentally change production systems and dramatically increase their level of automation. To do so, robots will have to figure out for themselves how to solve problems and adapt to dynamic environments. This can be achieved by exploiting the IoT to facilitate the creation of new technology involving large-scale data propagation, stream analytics and machine learning.
NORD nsd tupH aluminium drives
27 June, 2017 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdNORD Drivesystems nsd tupH aluminium drives offer permanent corrosion resistance with a sealed surface conversion system.
Futek MBA500 torque and thrust bi-axial load cell
21 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Metromatics Pty LtdThe MBA500 torque and thrust bi-axial load cell is designed to measure reaction torque moments as well as tension and compression loads, all in one transducer.
Redeveloped aquatic centre utilises EtherNet/IP
21 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdThe recently redeveloped Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre at Lidcombe in Sydney's west utilises industrial controllers and an EtherNet/IP network provided by Omron.
ELAP EtherCAT encoder
19 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty LtdWith a built-in certified EtherCAT interface, the latest ELAP encoder is fast and easy to integrate into a range of applications such as I/O systems, drives, sensors and actuators.
A peek at perfection
15 June, 2017 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdPorsche has used ABB robots to showcase its newest 911 model to fans around the world at an exclusive preview.
Good teamwork: getting a safe hand from robots
05 June, 2017 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWUUntil now, heavy-duty robots have always been housed in separate work areas to safeguard workers. Researchers at Fraunhofer want to change that with a security concept and intelligent robot control that will enable people and robots to collaborate as a team.
