Collaborative Robots in the Classroom Deliver Hands on Learning

Education & Collaborative Robots Go Hand-in-Hand Mobile Automation specialise in collaborative robotic technology and we are the Australian distributor for Universal Robots. Universal Robots are shaping the future of manufacturing and collaborative robot technology. There’s been a large demand for Collaborative Robots at universities and educational departments. Swinburne University and RMIT have both integrated Universal […]

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Myths Exposed About Collaborative Robots

Myth 1: Cobots are Dangerous  Cobots are not Dangerous. Universal robots have in-built saftey functions to allow them to work side-by-side with people. Cobots do not need to be caged up behind safety fencing (subject to a risk assessment). ISO 13849 – Resulting in an extremely reliable system Myth 2: Robots Replace Jobs  Robots create […]

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Understanding the Basics of PLC Programming

The use of computer and computer automation in manufacturing units has multiplied drastically in the last couple of years. Most commoners do not even know the upper layer of the enormous pile of information offered by computer automation. You can learn these facts only when you have operated a programmable logic controller which is known […]

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What Industries Can Use Cobots?

‘Collaborative robots, also referred to as Cobots, are ideal for small and medium-sized companies‘   Cobots are the future and they could transform the way we work and manufacturers like Ford have already jumped on the cobot bandwagon, installing them into their company. At an average cost of just $24,000 for a cobot, the change these machines […]

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Time to Upgrade your PLC?

Time to Upgrade your PLC?   What is a PLC? With the exponential growth in automated equipment over the last few decades, the use of PLC’s controlling that equipment has had a similar surge. PLC’s are at the heart of a vast range of machines, and to use this analogy, the PLC program could be viewed […]

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Australian Robots are Working Incessantly to Cure Cancer in Kids

Child Cancer Personalized Medicine Center, an Australian Cancer Research Foundation is well known for its research in finding a cure for kid’s cancer. Robots in Australia are working day and night without a break to find a treatment for children who are suffering from high-risk cancer. This facility was initially created to develop new drugs […]

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Increase Productivity at your Business with Collaborative Robots!

World’s No.1 in Collaborative Robots Universal Robots are leading the collaborative robot industry with their 3 light weight, collaborative robots. The UR arms can be virtually implemented into any industry, completing any process, by any employee. 5 Benefits for your Business   Fast Set-up Unpacking the robot, mounting it and programming the first simple tasks typically […]

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National Manufacturing Week 2017 – Universal Robots

National Manufacturing Week 2017 – Universal Robots    Mobile Automation has recently taken part in the National Manufacturing Week 2017 by having one of our Universal Robots, the UR5, on show performing several sophisticated tasks on the Universal Robot stand. We had set up our UR5 with duel grippers to enable it to do twice […]

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PLC: Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controller

PLC: Industrial Applications of Programmable Logic Controller In the most basic terms, a programmable logic controller (PLC) is a computer with a microprocessor but has no keyboard, mouse or monitor. It is essentially built to withstand very harsh industrial environments. It is a distinctive form of computer device designed for use in industrial control systems. […]

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What Are Collaborative Robots

There was a time when robots would be locked inside cages to do routine chores on their own. They would traditionally make rapid movements that coupled with their heavy bulk would make them unsafe for humans to interact with. As an expert and leading automation companies in Melbourne, we believe that this is not true […]

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How Robots Improve Manufacturing And Other Processes

Robots Australia: The ever expanding applications Like other industrialised nations, Australia is home to a burgeoning robotics economy. Automation in the country has come a long way like the PLC automation, with the last two decades seeing major developments in the robotics industry. For one, today’s industrial robots have arms that are as precise as […]

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UPS Installation Protecting Confectionery Manufacturer

UPS Install Protects Ringwood Manufacturer from Power Blackouts:   Mobile Automation was recently approached by a leading chocolate and confectionery manufacturer in Ringwood, Victoria, to design and install an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) at their operating plant. This was to address problems of  power spikes or flickers transmitted through the plant from their street supply, often […]

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