Industry News
NSW opens expressions of interest for Bradfield enterprise precinct
The NSW Government has announced it is seeking a developer for the Bradfield City manufacturing and business precinct. [ + ]
UQ researchers develop faster membrane technology
New membrane technology can deliver faster and more precise molecule separation that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of industrial processes. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation introduces SecureOT capabilities for OEMs
SecureOT capabilities help machine builders identify vulnerabilities, document cybersecurity posture and support compliance readiness across the machine lifecycle. [ + ]
AMCRC launches research node in South Australia
Hosted by Flinders University, the new Node will work in partnership with Adelaide and Flinders Universities to connect industry with research expertise. [ + ]
Claroty introduces CPS-native AI security agent
AI security agent Claire is powered by a cyber-physical system language model trained on the company's expertise in the industrial, healthcare, commercial and public sectors. [ + ]
WA Government offers manufacturing energy investment loans
The Made in WA Energy Affordability Investment Program will provide low-interest loans to help manufacturers install solar and battery systems, and upgrade equipment. [ + ]
Wabtec and Razor Labs announce predictive maintenance partnership
Mine operators running Wabtec technology will be able to access Razor Labs' DataMind AI through one trusted partner. [ + ]
CIP Security earns IEC 62443-4-2 certification
The earning of IEC 62443-4-2 certification for CIP Security lowers the barriers for product manufacturers seeking to achieve their own certification. [ + ]
ARENA funds major industrial heat electrification project
A project at Rio Tinto’s Gladstone alumina refinery aims to demonstrate new pathway for electrifying industrial heat at scale. [ + ]
ABB enters into joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
ABB to hold a controlling 51% stake in a joint venture formed with Mitsubishi Electric's low-voltage power distribution product business. [ + ]
Beckhoff introduces AI-based automation programming
The TwinCAT CoAgent assistant is claimed to offer productivity gains of 20–30% in areas such as onboarding to existing codebases, documentation and maintenance. [ + ]
Former mine site at Teralba to be new train manufacturing hub
The NSW Government has announced a former mine site at Teralba as the preferred location for a new state-owned train manufacturing facility. [ + ]
NeoSmelt joins HILT CRC in low-emissions ironmaking research
NeoSmelt is investigating the development of a direct reduced iron electric smelting furnace (DRI-ESF) pilot plant in Kwinana. [ + ]
Weld Australia joins Additive Manufacturing CRC
New partnership will connect Australia's welding industry with a $57.5m national research effort to accelerate additive manufacturing. [ + ]
ASD Essentials cybersecurity framework released
ASD says the Essentials enables organisations to strengthen their cybersecurity in a way that aligns with their risk profiles and operational requirements. [ + ]
