Industry News
Measuring the quality of liquid processes in real time
A Finnish company has developed an online measuring technology that it says can detect nearly any change in liquid properties from the process in real time. [ + ]
Manufacturing returned to expansion in February: Ai Group
The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) has reported that its Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index (Australian PMI) rose by 4.8 points in February. [ + ]
ICS vulnerability disclosures grew 110% over last four years: report
ICS vulnerability disclosures grew 110% over the last four years, with a 25% increase in 2H 2021 compared to the previous six months, according to Claroty. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser charts path to growth
The measurement and automation specialist increased sales and profit in 2021, despite the global pandemic. [ + ]
mIot announces partnership with Reekoh on data interoperability
Australian Internet of Things (IoT) device manufacturer and software developer mIoT has announced a partnership with iPaaS company Reekoh. [ + ]
Fortescue buys Williams and announces "Infinity Train"
Fortescue has acquired UK-based Williams Advanced Engineering, and has announced the development of the zero-emissions "Infinity Train". [ + ]
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022
AMTIL has announced that registrations are open for the Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition in Sydney. [ + ]
Caterpillar claims 'world’s largest' number of autonomous trucks
Industrial vehicles manufacturer Caterpillar claims it now has the largest number of autonomous trucks in operation in the world. [ + ]
Festo releases extended robotic systems design software
Festo has unveiled an extended version of its robotic systems design software, saying it enables the design of Cartesian robots "in minutes". [ + ]
China aims for global leadership in robotics
The government wants to make China a global leader for robot technology and industrial advancement, according to the IFR. [ + ]
European Chips Act to ensure EU semiconductor supply
The Act calls to quadruple Europe's production capacity by 2030 and lays out measures to avoid future supply chain disruptions. [ + ]
Top 5 robot trends for 2022: report
Robots with new features are capturing new areas, according to the IFR. [ + ]
RIOS to bring AI-based robotics and automation to Australia
US company receives Australian financing to help develop smart factories powered by robotics and AI, and to open business in Australia. [ + ]
Rise in malicious activity from threat groups in 2021: report
Report identifies threat groups that have gained access to industrial control systems in 2021. [ + ]
CSIRO's SWIRLFOW technology hits 25-year operating milestone
Industrial mixing technology SWIRLFLOW, developed in partnership with Queensland Alumina Limited, is celebrating 25 years of operations in alumina processing. [ + ]
