NATIONAL Instruments has released LabVIEW Robotics 2009, a new version of its graphical system design software for robotics control systems.
MICROSOFT has released the third version of its Robotics Developer Studio, said to have improvements on performance and developer environment.
DENSO Robotics has released offline programming software which allows a robot to be programmed on computer without having the robot in operation.
ABB Robotics has partnered with Okuma to develop a robot standard interface for Okuma’s machine tools.
BECKHOFF Automation has released the TwinCAT Kinematic Transformation software, allowing the integration of robots into its automation software suite.
FANUC Robotics has released a heavy-duty robot said to be the world’s largest and strongest six-axis robot.
ABB Robotics and ESAB have created a robotic welding system touted by the companies as the ultimate system with unrivalled performance.
NACHI Australia has expanded its line of robots with two compact, multi-purpose robots with powerful load capacities.
JOHN Hart Robotics and Automation says it is releasing the Fanuc M-2000iA super heavy payload robot to the Australian market.
RENISHAW says it will display its latest range of motion control products, including the Resolute, Fastrack and AM4096 magnetic encoder IC at the ATX 2010 exhibition from 9-11 February 2010.
ABB ROBOTICS has released the SafeMove software and electronics based safety controller which is integrated into the IRC5 robot controller.
SSI SCHAEFER International has released a fully-automated case-picking system at CeMAT 2008.
ABB Australia has launched a new industrial robot said to feature a compact and lightweight design with an upper arm of aluminium and sharp motion technology.
ABB has introduced a bin-picking robot technology, said to be capable of reliably locating and disseminating jumbled and randomly situated materials from bins.
Factory Equipment News (FEN) will release an industrial product buyers guide in early 2010 showcasing new manufacturing products.
REED Business will be launching five new industry-specific websites and e-newsletters in July, aimed at keeping manufacturers and industrial professionals at the cutting edge of news and developments relevant to their sectors.
GEOMETRIC has released version 2.4 of its GeomCaliper, said to provide advancements in measuring and checking the wall thickness of 3D CAD models.
The modular safety control samos PRO from Wieland Electric is able to process up to 96 safety inputs and 48 safety outputs simultaneously, all with free and upgradeable software for the user.
GE Intelligent Platforms has released the Industrial Gateway Server (IGS) 7.5 driver, designed for its Proficy software.
ABB has released a new range of E210 DIN-rail mounting switches, pushbuttons and indicator lights based on a compact 9mm width.