Industry News
Australia's next oil boom might come from plants
Research by CSIRO now makes it possible to produce oil in the leaves and stems of plants as well as the seeds, which promises to be a game changer in the global production of renewable oils. [ + ]
GE installs first 1500 V solar inverter in Japan
GE and Looop Co., Ltd.'s partnership marks the entry of 1500 V solar technology into Japan's solar market. [ + ]
IChemE Safety Centre to publish new chapters in Health and Safety Body of Knowledge
Two new chapters in the Occupational Health and Safety Body of Knowledge — Process Hazards (Chemical) and Managing Process Safety — will be launched online on 26 April. [ + ]
Honeywell expands production of natural gas solutions in Russia
Production increase at Honeywell's Arzamas plant will meet the growing needs of local customers in the Russian oil and gas industry. [ + ]
ACS to be first Rockwell LV MCC Recognised System Integrator for South Pacific
Rockwell Automation has announced that Auto Control Systems (ACS), a provider of industrial automation, control systems and services in Australia, has been appointed as the first Recognised System Integrator in the Power Discipline for the South Pacific region. [ + ]
Energy resources sector innovators recognised
NERA (National Energy Resources Australia) has awarded $200,000 to inspiring and groundbreaking small businesses looking to innovate within the energy resources sector. [ + ]
Boeing names CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year'
CSIRO's 28-year collaboration with Boeing has soared to new heights with the aerospace company naming CSIRO a 'Supplier of the Year' for calendar year 2016. [ + ]
Honeywell launches solution to secure USB devices in plants
Honeywell's Secure Media Exchange (SMX) is claimed to protect facilities against current and emerging USB-borne threats, without the need for complex procedures or restrictions that impact operations or industrial personnel. [ + ]
Trial of new positioning technology for resources industry
Geoscience Australia and the Cooperative Research Centre for Spatial Information (CRCSI) are looking for Australian businesses in the resources industry interested in improving the capability of their positioning technology. [ + ]
Kaeser to present technical paper on blower technologies at WIOA QLD 2017
Technical paper 'Blower technologies and energy efficiency opportunities' will be presented at the 42nd WIOA QLD Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition being held on 7 and 8 June 2017 in Crestmead. [ + ]
Waste and Recycling Commercialisation Program to launch sustainable ideas into global markets
Innovyz Institute, along with Green Industries SA, has announced 10 successful technologies and ideas selected for Innovyz's new Waste and Recycling Commercialisation Program, including two from South Australian universities. [ + ]
UAE-based aluminium extrusions company to expand into Australia
UAE-based Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company LLC has announced its expansion into the Australian market with Melbourne the first city selected in its international expansion. [ + ]
IDEC acquires APEM
IDEC strengthens its position in the HMI market and European presence with acquisition of APEM, a French HMI manufacturer. [ + ]
Compressor drive system delivers higher efficiency
Application of synchronous reluctance drive systems improves partial-load efficiency. [ + ]
ABB to acquire B&R
ABB has announced the acquisition of B&R, the largest independent provider focused on product- and software-based open-architecture solutions for machine and factory automation worldwide. [ + ]