Materials handling & storage and supply chain > Automation & robotics

Interworld Electroncis FABS 119PH computer display

01 September, 2020

Interworld 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, 2020

The OMRON HD-1500 mobile robot has a heavy payload capacity of up to 1500 kg.


Getting a grip on pet food pouches

07 August, 2020

HMPS 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, 2020

With 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, 2020

Vervo 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, 2020

From delicate potato chips to heavy milk bottles, MIT researchers have developed soft robotic tools which sense the right touch for the task.


Control Logic PULS ZeroCabinet

12 June, 2020

The PULS ZeroCabinet Series of Power supplies provides decentralised energy to enable easy expansion, replacement or complete dismantlement.


3D localisation with the Belt Pick SensorApp for pick-and-place tasks

07 May, 2020

The ability to ensure hygienic primary packaging of sensitive open food is incredibly important within the food industry.


Cobots improve productivity on packaging line

26 March, 2020

Global healthcare company Sanofi has installed seven UR10 collaborative robots at its site in France, to meet new productivity requirements.


Are cobots really safe?

30 October, 2019

As 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, 2019

Universal 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, 2019

The 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, 2019

Salted 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, 2019

Engineers 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, 2019

Dematic has helped Asahi boost its productivity by 250% after installing an Automated Storage and Retrieval System in Asahi's Heathwood distribution centre.


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