Industry News
Technology playing a critical role in worker safety in the warehouse
Keeping warehouse employees safe and well takes a strong mix of culture, compliance and the right technology, according to Getac. [ + ]
Global manufacturing and supply chains "severely disrupted" by pandemic
Global manufacturing and supply chains were severely disrupted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, forcing companies to adapt and plan for a new business reality. [ + ]
Robotic 3D printer looks to put pedal to the metal
South Australian high-tech manufacturer AML3D is ramping up production of its 3D printing and robotic welding units to fuel increasing global demand. [ + ]
Colonial Pipeline attack has implications for Australia
As more OT networks and industrial control systems (ICS) are converged with IT systems, critical systems are potentially more exposed than ever. [ + ]
ACHEMA Pulse virtual conference to cover a wide range of topics
According to the organisers, a broad spectrum of topics and opportunities will be presented at the ACHEMA Pulse virtual conference on 15–16 June 2021. [ + ]
Siemens and YHI Energy partner on NZ electric vehicle charging
Siemens has partnered with YHI Energy in New Zealand to launch its latest electric vehicle charging infrastructure range. [ + ]
Major US oil pipeline disrupted by cyber attack
Cybercriminal group takes large toll on major US infrastructure using ransomware. [ + ]
ABB launches first PoE flowmeters
ABB has announced that it has incorporated PoE connectivity on its latest ProcessMaster electromagnetic flowmeter and CoriolisMaster mass flowmeter. [ + ]
Neles delivers first valve with 3D printed valve body
Finnish process valve manufacturer Neles has delivered its first valve with a 3D printed valve body for field testing. [ + ]
CODA Connect launched to maintain news and updates
NERA has launched a service to maintain updates on progress with the CODA initiative for decommissioning Australia's ageing oil and gas infrastructure. [ + ]
Space start-up Quasar takes off with CSIRO tech
Technology from Australian space start-up Quasar Satellite Technologies allows ground stations to talk to hundreds of satellites at once. [ + ]
MiR reports manufacturers turning to greater automation post pandemic
Mobile Industrial Robots has reported a 55% increase in AMR sales in Q1 2021, which the company believes has been triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Nissan uses robotic forming and 3D printing to expand heritage parts range
Nissan is utilising new technologies that include robotic dual-sided dieless forming for body panels and 3D printing for resin parts. [ + ]
Industrial AR to reach US$70 billion market value by 2025: report
Growth to be spurred by increasing digitisation and connected workers. [ + ]
Swinburne and Sutton Tools to launch joint SMC
Swinburne and Sutton Tools are establishing a joint Smart Manufacturing Centre to work on projects in advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
