Technosoft iPOS360x SX multi-axis motion system
20 February, 2013iPOS360x SX allows users to plug in up to four iPOS3602 VX or iPOS3604 VX intelligent drives and provides all the necessary connectors (motor, encoder feedback and I/O signal) for each drive.
Dematic RapidStore UL automated storage and retrieval systems
18 February, 2013Compared to conventional storage systems and materials handling equipment, RapidStore UL is claimed to require a smaller building footprint to house the same number of pallets or unit loads.
Dematic delivers at Tesco’s fourth Dotcom store
09 January, 2013Dematic has provided Tesco with an automated materials picking and handling system for the company’s fourth ‘Dotcom store’ that went live in January 2012. Dematic technology will also feature in Tesco’s fourth and fifth Dotcom stores.
Automate your way to lean manufacturing eBook
17 October, 2012Companies that are best at managing in a competitive and changing market are those that are innovative. One of the most productive ways to make your manufacturing processes more competitive is through automation. Real-time quality control and system automation is now readily and inexpensively available. Find out more here!
Sick Bulkscan for measuring volume and mass flows
10 September, 2012Sick’s Bulkscan can measure volume and mass flows without contact, increasing system availability and avoiding mechanical wear. It also prevents wear by transmitting data on uneven belt loads and belt drift.
Romheld Automation gripping and handling systems for robots and gantries
27 July, 2012Romheld Automation will exhibit gripping and handling systems for use on robots and gantries at Foodtech Packtech 2012.
Optyx is the Key to quality for cranberry producer
13 July, 2012By installing an Optyx sorter, L&S Cranberry has increased its production time from one shift a day to two, six days a week.
Dematic layer picking robot
20 March, 2012Dematic’s 4-axis layer picking robot has a Qubiqa vacuum gripper head that provides versatility in product handling. It can accommodate most pallet stacking patterns, even those with a hole in the middle, and is capable of handling cartons, cases, bags, sacks, cans and bottles.
Nestlé’s robotic layer picker is a winner all round
15 February, 2012Choosing a Dematic robotic layer picker has helped Nestlé Australia improve safety, quality and productivity - and won Nestlé industry recognition for its system.
Adept Technology s1700D robot
10 January, 2012Adept Technology has introduced the Adept Viper s1700D, a 6-axis robot designed for material handling, machine tending, packaging, cutting and assembly.
Trio Motion Technology MC464 Motion Coordinator
03 November, 2011Trio Motion Technology’s MC464 Motion Coordinator is based on the 64-bit MIPS processor and is claimed to help machines run faster. The controller provides interface options for traditional servo, stepper and piezo control together with many digital interfaces for current digital servo drives. Increase the flexibility of equipment with support for up to 64 axes of motion control.
Schunk LEG packaging gripper
07 September, 2011The Schunk LEG packaging gripper is a servo electric gripper with 22.5 kg capacity and is suitable for packing and palletising cartons.
SAS Automation custom, robotic bag gripper tool
06 September, 2011The custom, robotic bag gripper tool from SAS Automation can lift heavy bags off a roller conveyor while avoiding interference with the conveyor rollers.
Tepro Unigripper intelligent vacuum gripper system
06 September, 2011Unigripper, from Tepro, is an intelligent vacuum gripper system that automatically senses the position of products and creates the necessary lifting force where it is needed.
Dematic RapidPick ergonomic split case picking stations
09 May, 2011 byThe RapidPick ergonomic split case picking stations are claimed to be capable of increasing operator productivity rates to over 1000 items/h.
