Industry News
WA creating tech jobs via Quantum Technology Exchange
Accelerating the growth of Western Australia's space and cross-sector startup field, the Quantum Technology Exchange Program has opened for applications. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Australian robots achieve historic underground mine inspection
Partners Australian Droid and Robot, PBE Group, and Rajant reach 1.7 km to reclaim and restore operations for collapsed limestone mine in the US. [ + ]
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". [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Registrations open for Australian Manufacturing Week 2022
AMTIL has announced that registrations are open for the Australian Manufacturing Week exhibition in Sydney. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Rise in malicious activity from threat groups in 2021: report
Report identifies threat groups that have gained access to industrial control systems in 2021. [ + ]
