Australian explosives manufacturer for mining and civil applications, Orica, has partnered with Swedish mining equipment company Epiroc to automate the delivery of blasting technology.
The two companies
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Collaboration key to a successful start-up
RoboHelix’s flight from garage to global has been driven by a symbiotic partnership. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains.
The journey of a start-up, from basement to IPO, has become
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Research probes community attitudes to self-driving cars
The intention of consumers to adopt automated cars is the focus of research being presented at the Australasian Road Safety Conference.
Associate professor, Ioni Lewis from Queensland University of Technology’s
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Universal Robots launches strongest cobot to date
The UR16e, from Universal Robots, is now available, and offers a payload capability of 16kg.
With a reach of 900mm and pose repeatability of +/- 0.05mm, the UR16 is designed for heavy-duty material handling,
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ABB begins work on future robotics factory
Construction has started on ABB‘s robotics manufacturing and research factory. Located in China, the facility is expected to open in 2021 and is the result of a US$150 million ($218m) investment by the
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AGVs: Flexible solutions to fit into any site
Finding an automation system that allows for growth and change can enable long-term savings and production increases. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports.
For companies seeking to
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Industry invited to set objectives for space control centre
The Australian Space Agency has opened consultations for the design of its Robotics, Automation and AI Command and Control Centre.
Input is being sought on the objectives of the centre, the mission types
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Promoting collaboration and communication in instrumentation
Members of the instrumentation, control, and automation profession discussed how their field will be impacted by Industry 4.0 at the IICA’s Christmas in July event.
As the sun set behind
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Understanding where people fit in Industry 4.0
While Industry 4.0 may seem to encourage the replacement of people with machines, when it comes to safety, having an understanding of the importance of people is paramount. In an exclusive interview,
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Optimal in the clinic: AGV systems count on “hospital-ready” sensor solutions
Due to their flexibility, automated guided vehicle systems (AGVs) are one of the most important supply solutions in hospital supply logistics, writes Michael Dold, strategic industry manager
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Autonomous delivery business expands with new funding
Autonomous delivery business Starship Technologies has raised $40 million in funding to expand its business.
The Estonian manufacturer, which is headquartered in the US, was established by Skype co-founders
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Safety systems ensure productive workplaces for humans and robots
With the adoption of working practices that bring humans and robots into ever closer collaboration, making these practices safe remains of paramount importance.
IN workplaces, robots are
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World Economic Forum names top ten technologies
Earlier in July, the World Economic Forum named 2019 the year of the Robot Carer.
Naming the top ten technologies that have the greatest potential for a positive impact on our world, the World Economic
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Autonomous bus service begins in SA
An autonomous bus service has now begun operating in the suburbs north of Adelaide. Vehicles built by French autonomous vehicle manufacturer Easy Mile are operating the trial, launched by the state government
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RoboCup results in wins for local universities
As robotics researchers, students and enthusiasts gathered at the International Convention Centre in Sydney, home-town teams from universities in Sydney were hoping for simulated and solid success.
Two
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2019 RoboCup kicks off
Robotics teams and experts have converged on Sydney to compete in the 2019 RoboCup, aiming to claim the World Champion title.
Held for the first time in Sydney, 170 teams including 1,200 participants from
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Siemens announces Digitalize 2019
Siemens has announced the speakers and experts who will present at its annual conference Digitalize.
To be held in Brisbane on July 23, the conference focusses on the process of digitalisation
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CSIRO designs algorithm vaccination technique
In a paper accepted to the 2019 International Conference on machine Learning (ICML), CSIRO researchers have presented a new method of preventing attacks on algorithms and machine learning systems.
Similar
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Setting high standards
Adhering to a certain level of professionalism can be as simple as ensuring a website is well-functioning. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out what one automation solutions provider deems as
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Finding the gap in automated logistics
A fresh face in the logistics industry, Cohesio Group has been going from strength to strength since its initial inception in 2014.
Nishan Wijemanne, CEO of Cohesio Group decided that the logistics industry
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