30 March 2010
While it's often wise to follow your gut instinct, engineers who routinely choose mechanical over vacuum grippers should think again, contends robotics expert, Wade Leslie.
Mr Leslie's robotics advisory service, Robotize, will discuss the pros and cons of both gripper types at Melbourne Materials Handling, when the trade show runs from April 20 to 22.
"Of course, if you are handling extremely fragile and expensive products, some apprehension regarding vacuum is warranted," Mr Leslie says. "In many cases, though, choosing vacuum over a mechanical gripper is a great decision."
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12 March 2010
NTP to launch new pallet mover at Melbourne Materials Handling
A new Jungheinrich pedestrian pallet mover will be launched by NTP Forklifts at Melbourne Materials Handling.
NTP national product manager Greg McNamara says, "The EME114 offers great productivity and flexibility from the most compact design in its class."
The short drive unit length of only 450mm makes the manoeuvrable EME114 ideally suited to light to medium applications such as retail stores, supermarket or DIY stores. Read more...
25 February 2010
How to select the right robot for the job
Precise, repetitive manual tasks are a classic cause of workplace injuries and lost productivity, making them the perfect job for robots. Still, just like their human counterparts, robots must be well-matched to their job descriptions.
Robotics advisory service Robotize will help visitors to Melbourne Materials Handling from April 20 to 22 "headhunt" their next machine and managing director Wade Leslie offers 12 golden rules for robot selection. Click here for more
February 2010
Adjustable Expresso trolley as tall or short as you are
A newly patented trolley handle from German manufacturer, Expresso, extends or shrinks to suit the heights of different users or to negotiate steps with ease.
The adaptable CLICK4 handle design is the latest addition to Expresso's modular aluminium hand truck range and will be on show at Melbourne Materials Handling from 20 - 22 April at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Click here for more
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