IHI marks milestone in the Pilbara

IHI Engineering Australia is celebrating a major milestone as it joins TransAlta, Horizon Power and the Government of Western Australia for the official on-site opening of the South Hedland Power Station on 27 November 2017.

Innovation medal awarded to outstanding young Australian engineer

One of Australia's outstanding young engineering innovators will be awarded the prestigious Batterham Medal today, recognising his contributions to engineering over the last five years.

Australian subsea sector set to see major increase in activity

Bright future for Australian energy storage despite public uncertainty

A report released by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) says that Australia has the potential to lead the world in developing large- and home-scale energy storage systems if public uncertainty can be overcome.

GE Additive acquires GeonX to strengthen software simulation capabilities

Headquartered in Belgium, GeonX provides software for engineers developing new products, to simulate additive manufacturing, welding, machining and heat treatment processes in various industries such as aerospace, automotive and energy.

Change creates opportunities

What do you need to do to capitalise on change and enhance your career opportunities? The answers are in education, innovation, collaboration and networking.

Blast at Indian coal-fired power station kills 36 people

An explosion at an Indian coal-fired power station has killed 36 people and injured more than 97.

ABB earns Frost & Sullivan 2017 Company of the Year Award

ABB has been named Frost & Sullivan's 2017 Company of the Year. The award was given in recognition of ABB's digital leadership, not only when compared to other industrial automation suppliers, but also against non-industry peers.

Pump that can move molten metal offers new energy conversion and storage technologies

Research conducted at Georgia Tech has demonstrated the possibility of pumping molten metal at over 1400°C using ceramic pump components, opening up new possibilities in high-temperature heat transfer and storage — a critical factor in efficient energy conversion.

SAGE launches new headquarters at Advanced Manufacturing Precinct in SA

SAGE Automation has opened its new corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct in Adelaide, a state government initiative that has transformed the former Mitsubishi manufacturing site into a hub that combines advanced manufacturing, research, industry, skills development and the community.

Rockwell Automation invests in AI

Rockwell Automation recently announced its investment in The Hive, a Silicon Valley innovation fund and co-creation studio, to gain access to an ecosystem of innovators and technology start-ups with a focus on applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial automation.

Manufacturing in Australia is not dead — it's transforming

Despite the shutdown of the automobile industry in Australia after almost a century of car making, manufacturing is alive and well, says an industry expert.

Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry

Australia is now one of only a handful of countries in the world that can produce its own carbon fibre, thanks to research by CSIRO in conjunction with Deakin University.

Schneider Electric ranked a global leader on climate change by CDP

Schneider Electric has been included in CDP's Climate A List for the seventh year running.

Researchers deploy autonomous drone to improve operations for mining industry

Revolutionary drone payload from CSIRO Data61 dramatically improves the value of drone-based asset inspection and mapping.