igus drylin SLT-BB restricted space linear axis system
05 February, 2014 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty LtdThe drylin SLT-BB linear axis system allows a minimum linear axis installation height of only 20 mm and an installation width of only 45 mm due to the lateral positioning of the spindle.
Exlar Tritex II electric actuators with CANopen support
29 January, 2014 | Supplied by: Applied AutomationExlar Corporation has released the CANopen communication protocol for its Tritex II product line.
Track and trace to avoid quality control disasters
28 January, 2014 | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe ability to automatically recognise defects up and down the supply chain has become an integral part of quality control in the food industry business and is a legal requirement in many processes. Remarkably, the vast majority of food processing facilities around Australia still rely on human beings to do the track and trace inspections.
Baxter Research Robot comes to Australia and NZ
15 January, 2014The Baxter Research Robot is now available to academic and corporate researchers in Australia and New Zealand. Rethink Robotics has entered into an exclusive partnership with Training Systems Australia to distribute the robot.
ABB Integrated Vision robot guidance system
14 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB Integrated Vision is a smart camera system that makes vision-guided robotics applications faster and easier to deploy.
Using robots to enhance lean manufacturing
10 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdBoth large and small manufacturing operations can greatly benefit from the use of robots and, with Australia's currently well-publicised manufacturing industry challenges, perhaps now is the time to consider the advantages of increased application of robotics.
ABB Integrated Force Control robot tactile feedback
06 January, 2014 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdWith Integrated Force Control, the robot reacts to its surrounding and can deviate from its programmed path or speed based on feedback from the force sensor.
The benefits and challenges of a robotic future
03 December, 2013 by Per Vegard Nerseth* | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdFor the most part, the future is a complete unknown and very difficult to predict with any accuracy. But if one thing is certain, it is that robots will be an integral part of that future, entering parts of the economy and our personal lives that a few years ago we could only imagine.
ifm efector KQ Series capacitive sensors
28 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe KQ Series capacitive sensors allow easy parameter setting via IO-Link and feature a clearly visible display of the switching status.
Allen-Bradley 842E Ethernet/IP absolute encoder
21 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaThe Allen-Bradley 842E absolute encoder comes standard with dual port ethernet and M12 connectors as well as an embedded Ethernet/IP switch.
ABB IRB 6660-100/3.3 press-tending robot
20 November, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB's latest press-tending robot, the IRB 6660-100/3.3 is up to 15% faster than its predecessors, and has an extended reach to 3.35 m.
ASM WS42 cable actuated position sensor
18 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Control Pty LtdThe ASM WS42 cable actuated position sensor features the integration of a precise encoder in an ultra-compact housing that offers multiple mounting configurations.
Banner Engineering iVu Plus TG firmware update
13 November, 2013 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdA free firmware update has been released for Banner Engineering's iVu Plus TG. The easy-to-install software enables the simultaneous use of several match, area or blemish sensors across various regions of interest in a single inspection.
Robots will replace Holden workers, union predicts
11 November, 2013Even if Holden continues manufacturing cars in Australia, most - if not all - of the work will be done by robots, a union official has predicted.
Robot brings Phar Lap back from the dead
05 November, 2013CSIRO is virtually bringing together the various pieces of Phar Lap that are spread across Australia and New Zealand using robotic technology.
