ICP DAS iDCS-8830 modular remote redundant I/O system
14 August, 2013 | Supplied by: ICP Electronics AustraliaThe iDCS-8830 is a modular remote redundant I/O system that supports Modbus/TCP and Modbus/UDP with eight I/O slots designed to work in duplex or simplex applications.
ifm efector PMDLine O5D and OID photoelectric sensors
07 August, 2013 | Supplied by: ifm efector pty ltdThe PMDLine sensors with photonic mixer device (PMD) technology combine the advantages of long-range, reliable background suppression, visible red light and high excess gain in one unit.
Elektro electric actuator drive range
02 August, 2013 | Supplied by: Metal Work Pneumatic Australia Pty LtdThe Elektro range of electric drives has the same overall dimensions as ISO 15552 pneumatic cylinders, allowing replacement of a pneumatic air cylinder without the need for any mechanical alterations.
Robots used to clean Sydney Harbour Bridge
26 July, 2013Two grit-blasting robots developed by UTS are being used to strip lead-based paint from the Sydney Harbour Bridge in preparation for the first repainting in the bridge’s history.
SG Transmission Series 62 fail-safe electromagnetic brakes
11 July, 2013 | Supplied by: Automated Motion Systems Pty LtdThe SG Transmission 62 fail-safe electromagnetic brakes are suitable for improving safety on machines using stepper and servo motors with heavy vertical loads. If the power fails, the brake locks and the load is prevented from falling.
ABB IRB 360 FlexPicker with increased payload
04 July, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has increased the IRB 360 FlexPicker’s top payload from 3 to 8 kg, allowing it to now pick up heavier items, handling up to 100 cycles per minute.
3D magnetic field measurement
02 July, 2013Magnetic field sensors are a contact- and wear-free means of measuring the position of machine parts and products. A new generation of Hall sensors is now making the process even more precise and free of interference.
Steute Xtreme ATEX/IECEx certified inductive sensors
28 June, 2013 | Supplied by: NHP Electrical Engineering Products Pty LtdSteute Xtreme inductive senosr are available in M8, M12, M18 and M30 sizes with a cable or plug-in connector, and are also available with IP68K or IP69K ratings and for temperatures of -40 to +120°C.
Banner Engineering PVL Parts Verification Array
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Micromax Pty LtdThe PVL Parts Verification Array is designed with retroreflective technology and provides quality visibility, quick response time and wide, reliable coverage to help streamline pick-to-light and conveying processes for factory and warehouse applications.
Hach ORBISPHERE M1100 luminescent dissolved oxygen sensor
27 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe ORBISPHERE M1100 luminescent dissolved oxygen sensor with the ORBISPHERE 410 controller offers an advanced way of monitoring oxygen in beer, boiler waters and deaerated water.
NORD Drivesystems SK 200E distributed frequency inverters
21 June, 2013 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty LtdSK 200E distributed frequency inverters from NORD Drivesystems feature several safety functions which, depending on the switching device, enable safe shutdown procedures in high-risk applications.
Omron G5 Lite servos
14 June, 2013 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdBased on the G5 series, the Omron G5 Lite servos represents a cut-down version, with a number of advanced features removed to reduce cost.
ABB IRB 1600 robot
13 June, 2013 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has upgraded the IRB 1600 robot’s top payload from 8 to 10 kg, expanding the range of general industrial applications the IRB 1600 can serve.
Motion programming comes of age
11 June, 2013 by Toby Kilroy, Senior Engineer, Omron Electronics Australia | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdMotion control systems have been evolving for decades now, as applications have demanded an increasing level of innovation and simplification. Complex operations are becoming easier to implement, at higher speeds and with greater accuracy.
Controlling robots with your thoughts
10 June, 2013Angel Perez Garcia can make a robot move exactly as he wants via the electrodes attached to his head.
