Industry News
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. [ + ]
Australian engineering job vacancies hit 10-year high
The latest Australian Engineering Employment Vacancies Report from Engineers Australia shows demand for engineers has surged to a 10-year high. [ + ]
Rio Tinto and Tas Govt to partner on Bell Bay sustainability
An MOU has been signed to investigate how the aluminium smelter can help support the development of new industries and more renewable energy supply. [ + ]
Australian mining companies optimistic about the year ahead: report
Mining leaders are investing heavily in technology and innovation to reach sustainability, growth and productivity goals. [ + ]
NSW Government announces expanded university collaboration
The NSW Government has announced that it has signed five-year Innovation Partnerships with a further 10 NSW public universities. [ + ]
47,000 cobots per annum in warehouses by 2026: report
ABI Research's latest white paper highlights 38 technology predictions for 2022 and beyond. [ + ]
KUKA says new robot palletises faster than ever
The second generation of the KR QUANTEC PA palletising robot features a significant reduction in cycle times, according to the company. [ + ]
IICA to hold Technology Expo in Wollongong
The IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation) has announced it is holding a Technology Expo in Wollongong on 30 March. [ + ]
Commitment to clean energy is crucial in lead-up to federal election
The Clean Energy Council is urging Australia's political leaders to commit to meeting the country's domestic electricity demand with clean energy by 2030. [ + ]
Custom Denning to manufacture electric buses for NSW
Departing from the transport procurement policies of recent years, the NSW Government has announced it will purchase locally manufactured electric buses. [ + ]
Emerson releases edge solutions for advanced IIoT applications
Ready-to-deploy solutions help OEMs and end users rapidly configure and implement advanced edge computing, visualisation and IIoT technology. [ + ]
LAPP Australia supplies custom cables for Aussie mine emergency system
Tailored cable solutions from LAPP Australia are being used in an innovative Australian-made lighting system designed for mine safety and emergency communication. [ + ]
Claroty identifies five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview software
Claroty's Team82 has disclosed details on five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview web-based network management system, all involving the MQTT protocol. [ + ]
Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots
Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots. [ + ]
Survey reveals relationship between digitalisation and sustainability
An ABB survey of 765 decision-makers reveals that while 96% believe digitalisation is essential to sustainability, just 35% have implemented IIoT at scale. [ + ]
