Imagine, at the click of a button, being able to simulate an entire production process and analyse the most efficient use of resources. This is now a reality, with the launch of Product Lifecycle Management Australasia's (PLMA) Tecnomatix Plant Simulation software. Paula Wallace reports.
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The latest in robotic palletising
MANY food and beverage plants have automated their processes with a palletising robot. This trend will continue given the speed and flexibility that robotics offer, according to SA-based Hot Melt Packaging Systems (HMPS).
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Plastics company powers up output by 30 to 40%
AT Power Plastics in Sydney, hand-packing 3,000 polyethylene condiment bottles an hour was taking a high toll in labour costs and operator health and safety - in a highly competitive market.
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Toyota’s new assembly line to cut emissions
As part of Toyota's sustainable model and lean manufacturing processes, Takaoka Plant's new assembly lines use the most efficient production technology available. Carole Goldsmith reports.
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Cementing palletising safety standards
Jeff Fordham* looks at how robotic systems is helping make materials handling applications safer.
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Automation and Robotics feature
IN order to remain competitive in today’s global marketplace, it is vital for Australian manufacturers to deliver low cost, high quality products in increasingly short lead times.
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Laser cutters – an edge for global competitiveness
LASER cutting is gradually gaining its place in Australia and New Zealand. If adoption of this technology overseas is an indicator, as our fabricators grow their markets we can expect more laser cutting
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Plastics in the spotlight
VISITORS to this year’s Ausplas exhibition for the plastics processing industry in Melbourne will be treated to an exciting line up of exhibits from around the world, according to organisers.
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Automation, Robotics & Production feature
IN an effort to increase process efficiency and boost productivity, Australian manufacturers are increasingly automating production lines and using robotics in their manufacturing processes.
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It’s all green for Symbion Consumer
Environmentally friendly - Symbion Consumer wins the Environmental Solution of the Year Award with CaromaDorf highly commended. Katherine Crichton reports from this year's Endeavour Awards.
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Automation company now offers ‘jogging’ licences
ABB, global power and automation technology group announced that it is introducing a new robotics training course.
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Robotic palletiser addresses OH&S issues
Incorporating a robotic palletising system into its new production line ensures that OH&S issues are never a problem.
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NMW 2008: one week to go
A wide range of the latest manufacturing products, services and technologies from Australia and overseas will be showcased at this year’s National Manufacturing Week, which will be held next week from Tuesday May 27 to Friday May 30, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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Keeping an eye on robotic vision systems
As vision systems get more sophisticated and user-friendly, the range of applications for this technology continues to grow. Katherine Crichton looks at the integration of 3D vision into robotic cells.
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Robotics company celebrates 20 years
ROBOTIC Automation is celebrating its twentieth anniversary in style by running an automation expo at its facility at Knoxfield, Victoria from 6 May to 8 May 2008.
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Second generation robot launched
WITH increased speed, higher payload and a smaller footprint, the new FlexPicker IRB360 from ABB Robotics is designed to be the “second generation” robot for pick and place applications.
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Metalworkers join the automation age
To automate or not - that is the question - but in a highly competitive global marketplace can Australian manufacturers afford not to? Katherine Crichton reports.
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Foster’s toast successful robots
NEW robotic palletising system has been installed at one of Foster's Australian breweries.
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NMW 2008 to incorporate logistics pavilion
NATIONAL MANUFACTURING WEEK (NMW) 2008 will incorporate an integrated Logistics, Materials Handling & Distribution pavilion at the Sydney Exhibition & Convention Centre, Darling Harbour in May.
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A safety ‘first’
ROCKWELL Automation has introduced the industry's first safety I/O modules equipped with EtherNet/IP connectivity--the CompactBlock Guard I/O on EtherNet/IP series.
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