Rethink Robotics’ Sawyer robot, announced in March last year, is available in Australia through distributor Impact Robotics.
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“Fourth industrial revolution” to increase inequality, predicts UBS report
A research paper by UBS has predicted that a combination of automation and connectivity will see the competitive advantage of low labour cost countries shrink, but also lead to rising inequality.
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The disruptive technologies that will shape business in the years ahead
Regardless of your industry, the marketplace is continually evolving. The reason, increasingly, is the evolution of disruptive technology.
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Robotics to have ‘massive impact’ on manufacturing says report
A new report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch has predicted a massive impact on manufacturing employment through the use of robotics.
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New VFDs from Bonfiglioli
Also known as Variable Speed Drives, VFDs vary the frequency and voltage supplied to the motor, allowing for different speeds, torque or power to be used at different times (a high torque upon startup, and a lower torque during operation, for example).
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Five reasons to teach robotics in schools
Technology is critical for innovation, yet schools struggle to get students interested in this area. Could teaching robotics change this?
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Pilz awards 1000th safety certificate
Rod, a qualified electrical engineer, was proud to be awarded the 1000th certificate. "I was very interested in becoming a CMSE as machinery safety is at the forefront of everything we do at MAR
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New electric motor management system
Schneider Electric has updated its TeSys T advanced motor management system to include the added benefit of Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP connectivity.
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New Innovative Manufacturing CRC gets go-ahead
Long-awaited funding of $40 million for the Innovative Manufacturing CRC has been announced at today’s CRC Association annual conference.
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We need new jobs as the machines do more of our work
As automation and robotics become more prevalent on the worksite, new roles will need to be created to keep people employed.
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