Are cobots really safe?
30 October, 2019As collaborative robots become more prevalent in the manufacturing industry, many factors need to be considered before introducing them to the production line.
Universal Robots UR16e cobot
03 October, 2019Universal Robots' UR16e cobot with a 16 kg payload capability is suitable for heavy-duty material handling.
OnRobot Digital I/O Converter Kit and Quick Changer
24 September, 2019The OnRobot Digital I/O Converter Kit and Quick Changer for OnRobot end-of-arm tooling (EoAT) are designed to simplify automation.
Robotic ice-cream store opened in Melbourne this week
18 September, 2019Salted caramel, rocky road, vanilla and many more flavours will be served by a team of collaborative robots at the Niska store in Melbourne. View the video...
Gentle robotic gripper
17 September, 2019Engineers from the University of Buffalo have designed a robotic gripper that can adjust the firmness of its grip, preventing anything it holds from breaking.
Warehouse automation increases productivity for Asahi by 250%
29 August, 2019Dematic has helped Asahi boost its productivity by 250% after installing an Automated Storage and Retrieval System in Asahi's Heathwood distribution centre.
Sidel lends Nestlé a cobotic hand at tea facility
27 August, 2019Sidel has introduced its cobotic palletising solution to automate Nestlé's tea facility in Orbe, Switzerland.
Helping robots come to grips with motive and context
13 August, 2019Robots need to understand motive and context to perform tasks safely, opening up new avenues of research into multiple complex technologies and robotics.
Efficient process-controlled access guarding without muting sensors
16 July, 2019Systems such as conveyor lines with safety light curtains must often reliably distinguish between people and merchandise.
SMC EX600 wireless manifold (EX600-W)
20 June, 2019The SMC EX600 wireless manifold (EX600-W) is a decentralised solution suitable for robotic applications in the food and beverage industries.
NORD Drivesystems drive solutions
15 May, 2019Intelligent drive technology is the prerequisite for digitalisation and automation of production.
Cobots are the future of manufacturing
02 May, 2019Universal Robots, a collaborative robots (cobots) manufacturer, will showcase collaborative man and machine workforce solutions at National Manufacturing Week 2019.
Coperion and Coperion K-Tron WYK diverter valve for CIP cleaning
08 April, 2019The Coperion and Coperion K-Tron stainless steel WYK diverter valve has been redesigned for CIP cleaning and the ZV rotary valve is now also available in larger sizes.
The digitalisation of food manufacturing
01 April, 2019Tetra Pak will demonstrate how digital technology can change the way food manufacturing plants operate by unveiling a 'factory of the future' at Hannover Messe 2019.
Schmalz JumboFlex High-Stack vacuum tube lifter
20 March, 2019The Schmalz JumboFlex High-Stack is a vacuum tube lifter that can be used to ergonomically stack goods with a maximum weight of 45 kg and up to a height of 2.55 m.
