AI- Powered Aluminium Extrusion
Problem solved: Capral Aluminium cuts freight volume by 50% with AI-powered industrial packing robots Capral provides 6,000+ aluminium profiles for building and industrial applications, from windows and doors to frames and custom fabrication. See how pioneering data-driven robotics helped this Australian manufacturer cut freight volumes by 50%, accelerate output, compete with global players and power […]
Why the National Robotics Strategy is a positive first step
Faced with an ageing population and a skills shortage, Europe’s largest economy turned to robots to power its economy. Last year alone, 26,000 robotic machines were put in place in Germany helping alleviate the seven million workers the country is expected to lose by 2035. The situation in Australia is not vastly different where the […]
Transforming Industry: Applied Robotics Role in Australia’s Bold New Strategy
With the publication of the 2024-2025 Federal Budget this earlier this month also came the announcement of a whopping $23bn investment over the next 10 years in the ”Future Made in Australia Package”. In his speech on Tuesday evening, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said ”that the global economy was facing its biggest transformation since the Industrial […]
How modular Robotic design works
In the business world, we are bombarded with headlines like “Adaptability: the new competitive advantage” and “Adaptability is key to business growth”. However, when it comes to adaptability, how easy is it to adapt modern technologies such as specialty machines and robotics into your business for that competitive advantage and business growth? Enter: modular robotic […]
Evolving workplace safety through automation
The adoption of automation to improve workplace safety has never been more appealing than during COVID-19. In the past, automated technologies were used to improve safety and prevent workplace accidents. Employees no longer had to work in unsafe and hazardous conditions. Automated Mobile Robots also known as AMR’s, replaced Forklifts to reduce the likelihood of […]
Can Australian Industries compete with China?
The emphasis on buying Australian-made to stimulate the Australian economy and create jobs has never been so pronounced. Data from Roy Morgan found that 93% of people are more likely to buy Australian made. Do people’s preferences translate into actions? From 2019-2020 Australia’s imports from China amounted to 83.4 billion dollars Regrettably, this fact suggests […]
How we used pneumatics to reduce client costs
The simplest design is often the best. Applied Robotics simplifies designs where possible, so our machines are affordable and easy to operate and maintain. On a recent automation project for a fast-moving goods assembly line, we identified that pneumatics was a suitable substitute for a servo motor to reduce costs for our client. Not only […]
How Cobots safely interact with humans
Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are robots that are pre-programmed to detect humans when in a collaborative workspace. Unlike traditional robots that require segregation and physical guarding, cobots have sophisticated integrated collision detection systems that can detect collisions and quickly adjust the motor speed to prevent injury. Advanced cobots have built-in vision systems that […]
Why Robotics is not always the answer
Specialty Purpose Machines or Robots, that is the question when implementing automated production. The most financially viable option comes down to the number of axes the product is required to move. If only 1 or 2 axis movement is required then an automated machine, such as a conveyor belt, is ideal from a functional and […]