LinX M-Series tubular linear motor
15 December, 2020The M-Series has only one millimetre of air gap between the shaft and the forcer, which keeps a relaxed tolerance requirement.
Balluff SGA series BML absolute magnetic encoder
09 December, 2020The BML absolute magnetic encoder in the SGA series stands out in any application where high absolute accuracy of position and end-of-travel is required.
Dematic automates Woolworths' new distribution centre
04 December, 2020Warehouse automation company Dematic has been selected by Woolworths' supply chain to supply an automated system for its Sydney National Distribution Centre.
LAN Handling end-of-line automation
01 December, 2020LAN Handling's high-capacity pick and place systems are suitable for meat, fish, poultry and fresh produce packs.
Nilfisk Liberty SC50 cleaning technology
01 December, 2020The Nilfisk Liberty SC50 utilises robotic technology to multiply cleaning workforces.
Cybersecurity risks of re-onshoring Australian manufacturing
17 November, 2020The pandemic has caused the re-onshoring of Australian manufacturing, potentially leaving businesses vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Nature-inspired researchers develop elephant trunk gripper
10 November, 2020Researchers have developed a soft fabric robotic gripper that behaves like an elephant's trunk to grasp, pick up and release objects without breaking them.
IDEC HG1P Handheld HMI
14 October, 2020The HMI can enhance operator interactions for automated machine tending and robotics applications.
Tas dairy farmer uses DNA testing for herd management
28 September, 2020Dairy Plains Tasmania is using a DNA testing tool for driving genetic gain and better herd management.
Interworld Electroncis FABS 119PH computer display
01 September, 2020Interworld Electronics FABS-119PH is a 7H anti-scratch, durable projected capacitive touch screen suitable for operator panel and HMI control application.
OMRON HD-1500 mobile robot
28 August, 2020The OMRON HD-1500 mobile robot has a heavy payload capacity of up to 1500 kg.
Getting a grip on pet food pouches
07 August, 2020HMPS recently partnered with SMC to design a customised robotic vacuum solution for off-loading pet food pouches for an export client.
Robotic abattoirs: meat processing of the future?
05 August, 2020With the meat industry workforce forced to scale back to two-thirds in Victoria during the pandemic, food processors could move even faster to robotics.
Making it stick: wraparound packaging for FMCG
05 August, 2020Vervo Advanced Packaging Technologies equips its end-of-line packaging systems with hot-melt adhesive application systems from Robatech.
Soft robots with good sense
29 June, 2020From delicate potato chips to heavy milk bottles, MIT researchers have developed soft robotic tools which sense the right touch for the task.
