Factory automation

Machine vision market expecting 6.4% CAGR to 2028

01 February, 2024

New vendors and the growth of new applications (including mobile robotics) are having a significant impact on the machine vision market.


Siemens Sinamics S210 servo drive system

23 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has announced it has improved its well-established Sinamics S210 servo drive system with an updated hardware architecture.


ABB acquisition adds AI-enabled 3D vision to AMRs

15 January, 2024 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

AI-based navigation technology by Sevensense enables higher levels of speed, accuracy and autonomy for mobile robots.


Beckhoff MX System expanded to size 3

04 January, 2024 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has expanded its MX-System modular and pluggable automation system with baseplates and modules in size 3.


IPCs enhance warehouse automation

12 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Open IIoT

A Sydney distribution centre has enhanced its operational efficiency with an innovative system architecture.


Universal Robots launches a cobot with a 30 kg payload

06 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Universal Robots

Danish cobot manufacturer Universal Robots has announced that it will expand its range with a new 30 kg payload cobot.


Beckhoff C6043 compact industrial PC

04 December, 2023 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

Beckhoff has added the C6043 to its range of ultra-compact industrial PCs.


Beckhoff AM8300 servomotor series with water cooling

29 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Beckhoff Automation Pty Ltd

The AM8300 servomotors expand the Beckhoff range to include a modular motor series with integrated water cooling.


Softing smartLink SW-HT adds support for Turck and Siemens I/O

28 November, 2023 | Supplied by: Softing Industrial Automation GmbH

Softing's smartLink SW-HT HART multiplexer software supports Turck excom and Siemens ET 200iSP remote I/Os.


GMV and ANYbotics partner on industrial inspection technology

27 November, 2023

Strategic partnership to increase efficiency in automated inspections through the use of autonomous robots.


Report gives first overview of Australian robotics industry

24 November, 2023

A new report reveals how Australia's robotics industry is leveraging the country's unique strengths in the global robotics race.


University launches robotics hub to automate asset management

06 November, 2023

The University of Sydney has launched the Australian Robotic Inspection and Asset Management Hub with the aim of transforming the way important assets are handled.


ABB Robotics launches industrial education robot

30 October, 2023

ABB Robotics has launched the IRB 1090 industrial education robot, authenticated by STEM.org, designed to upskill students.


Tiny, self-driving robot powered by light, radio waves

24 October, 2023

The MilliMobile, developed by researchers at the University of Washington, is a tiny self-driving robot that requires no external power source or batteries.


Vision, colour and contrast sensors — operation and main applications

19 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Transfer Multisort Elektronik Sp. z o.o.

Over time, we have adapted machines to recognise colours just like we do — but colour recognition with specialist sensors is not as simple as it might seem.


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