Industry News
Partnership increases space industry manufacturing in SA
Myriota IoT modules to be manufactured by Motherson in South Australia, providing technology benefits for remote industries such as mining. [ + ]
Coursera and MathWorks announce new data science course
MathWorks and Coursera have announced a joint effort to address the data science skills gap. [ + ]
Applications open for NERA's SME ConnectER program at AOG 2020
NERA is inviting applications from SMEs with innovative solutions for the oil and gas industry to participate in its SME ConnectER event at AOG 2020. [ + ]
Digital agriculture research station to help futureproof farms
Drones, remote monitoring and advanced data analytics will provide scientists with apparently unprecedented accuracy in studying crops and farming systems. [ + ]
New Zealand satellite company to digitalise with Siemens tech
New Zealand-based small satellite launch service Rocket Lab will digitalise its production lifecycle with Siemens software. [ + ]
GE decides to keep GE Digital in the fold
GE has announced it will retain its digital business, GE Digital, which it had previously announced it would spin off as a separate business. [ + ]
Two-legged robot mimics human balance while running and jumping
MIT is researching a new control system that may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks. [ + ]
High number of ICS security vulnerabilities uncovered: report
A study has uncovered a high number of IoT and industrial control system (ICS) security vulnerabilities in real-world networks. [ + ]
Saudi Arabia to offer shares in Aramco
A public offer of only 2% of what is the world's most profitable company, oil giant Aramco, could be the largest IPO in history. [ + ]
ABB commissions six gearless mill drives in Panama
Commercial copper production now underway at large open pit Cobre Panama mine. [ + ]
B&R to present first fully robot-integrated solution at SPS
ABB robots become an integral feature of the B&R automation portfolio. [ + ]
Siemens Yatala secures major deal with Californian utility
Largest single order for locally researched and developed Fusesaver from a Californian utility to help reduce risk of wildfires. [ + ]
ABB to support Asia–Pacific clean energy project
ABB will deliver automation, electrification and instrumentation solutions for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain pilot project. [ + ]
Biomaterials herald new chapter in Australian auto manufacturing
Research into sustainable composite materials is contributing to the development of Australian-made electric vehicles. [ + ]
New outdoor test laboratory for large e-chains
Energy chain systems are tested at speeds of up to 8 m/s over a travel of 400 metres. [ + ]
