Industry News
Cultural divide between IT and OT teams still a cybersecurity issue: report
The cultural divide between IT and OT teams blocks 65% of organisations from having a unified cybersecurity strategy, according to a Ponemon Institute survey. [ + ]
Automated centre to provide 24/7 click and collect
SKUtopia is partnering with Swisslog to provide an automated micro-fulfilment centre with 24/7 click and collect in Sydney. [ + ]
Orica to reduce GHG emissions with abatement technology
Orica has partnered with the NSW Government to reduce Kooragang Island GHG emissions by 48% using Australian-first abatement technology. [ + ]
UR says Q3 results are a strong indication of future growth
Recent revenue growth at Universal Robots is indicating a strong future for the collaborative robot market. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric launches online virtual factory tours
Tours provide access to digital manufacturing in practice. [ + ]
Omron invests in Techman Robot
Omron has announced that it is taking a 10% stake in Taiwanese company Techman Robot, after establishing a strategic alliance in 2018. [ + ]
Science & Technology Australia wants "bold R&D investment"
Ahead of the 2022 election, Science & Technology Australia is calling for all parties to pledge bold R&D investment in order to achieve jobs and growth. [ + ]
Claroty and Rockwell Automation unveil security integration
Claroty has announced a new integration between its Continuous Threat Detection (CTD) solution and Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk AssetCenter. [ + ]
Hypersonix to use Simcenter in design of hypersonic launch vehicle
Australian space startup Hypersonix will use Siemens' software in the design of its hydrogen-fuelled sustainable aerospace vehicles. [ + ]
Report sheds new light on future of critical metals demand
A new CSIRO report may change current views on the demand for critical metals in the energy transition. [ + ]
BOSCH to build graphene aluminium-ion battery plant for GMG
BOSCH will support GMG in developing the automation of the battery assembly process and support the scaling from a pilot into a fully automated plant. [ + ]
Tompkins Robotics automation solution delivering for Kmart Australia
Kmart Australia selected Tompkins Robotics' tSort automation solution to optimise its Auckland fulfilment operations. [ + ]
1414 Degrees partners with Woodside on energy storage tech
1414 Degrees has been working with Woodside to assess the commercial potential of SiBox, which has the ability to store renewable electricity and deliver heat. [ + ]
FFI to become UK's largest supplier of green hydrogen
Fortescue Future Industries has signed an agreement with JCB and Ryze Hydrogen to become the United Kingdom's largest supplier of green, renewable hydrogen. [ + ]
Engineers Australia releases 2021 Climate Change Position Statement
The statement is strongly focused on the importance of engineers in ensuring an effective and efficient response to climate change. [ + ]
