Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Automation & robotics

Aplex PhanTAM-816B 15.6″ Intel Celeron Stainless Steel Panel PC

01 October, 2024

The PhanTAM-816B Stainless Steel Panel PC offers a cost-effective solution with the Intel Celeron J6412 processor, and DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM up to 32 GB.


Unlocking AI: strategic moves to revolutionise the food sector

17 September, 2024 by Todd Redwood*, Global Managing Director, BSI Group

As the AI transformation gathers pace, we can expect AI tools to become established in the food sector.


Getting a better grasp with robotic squeezing force tool

20 August, 2024

When handling delicate items such as fruit, measuring the robotic squeezing force is crucial to help prevent slippage or damage — QUT develops new tool to help.


Sidel RoboAccess_Pal S robotic and cobotic palletising solution

09 August, 2024

RoboAccess_Pal S, Sidel's latest robotic and cobotic palletising solution, will be in action at FachPack.


The future of robotics inspired by nature

04 June, 2024

Researchers have shared a novel hybrid-driven origami gripper, designed to grasp and manipulate objects with versatility and precision.


Save energy and optimise industrial temperature control system performance

01 June, 2024

Intelligent e-pumps combined with Grundfos iSOLUTIONS can help optimise overall system performance, according to Grundfos Pumps.


Kinrise Snackfoods automates its manufacturing facility using AMRs

20 May, 2024

Four autonomous mobile robots have been deployed across the Kinrise Snackfoods manufacturing facility to automate the pallet handling process, and more.


Maximizing Pump Efficiency with Grundfos iSOLUTIONS: A System-Wide Approach to Reliability and Energy Savings

01 May, 2024

The key to efficiency is widely recognised as optimising the whole pump system not only the pumps.


Octopus inspires new gripper mechanism for robots

29 April, 2024

A new robotic suction cup that can grasp rough, curved and heavy objects has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol.


Women in automation: Ella Shakeri

06 March, 2024

In the lead-up to International Women's Day 2024, Swisslog System Design Engineer Ella Shakeri is encouraging more women to enter STEM jobs and, in particular, warehouse automation.


Nozomi Guardian Air wireless spectrum sensor

31 January, 2024

Nozomi Guardian Air is a wireless spectrum sensor purpose-built for OT and IoT environments worldwide.


Robotic vineyard tractor trialled in Australia

31 January, 2024

Duxton vineyards has teamed up with Wine Australia and Smart Machine for the trial of OXIN, an autonomous, multifunctional vineyard tractor.


ADM-C400 Continuous motion Vertical Form Fill and Seal Packaging machine

31 January, 2024

ADM Packaging Automation will release for the first time the new locally made ADM-C400 Continuous motion Vertical Form Fill and Seal Packaging machine at APPEX 2024.


Putting a twist on gecko-inspired robot

17 November, 2023

The adhesive forces of geckos have bio-inspired researchers to build a robotic device that can pick up and release delicate materials without damage.


Pet food company manages its carbon pawprint

30 October, 2023

Real Pet Food Company has invested in sustainability and energy management software across four production sites in Australia to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.


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