Industry News
Sydney University and GE to accelerate advanced manufacturing
GE Additive and the University of Sydney have entered into a strategic five-year agreement to advance Australia's manufacturing capability. [ + ]
Australian lunar mission launched
After a year in stealth mode, SEVEN SISTERS, Australia's first Lunar Exploration Mission, has been unveiled by satellite start-up Fleet Space Technologies. [ + ]
3D printers may be toxic for humans: research
The base materials used in 3D printers include thermoplastics, metals, nanomaterials, polymers and volatile and semi-volatile organic chemicals. [ + ]
New sensors make for soft and sensitive robotic fingers
To develop a more human-like robotic gripper, it is necessary to provide sensing capabilities to the fingers. [ + ]
Universal Robots reaches industry milestone
Collaborative robot maker celebrates delivery of its 50,000th unit. [ + ]
ABB granted ECH2A membership
Peter Terwiesch, President of ABB Industrial Automation, will become an executive member of the EU Alliance established to kick-start the European hydrogen industry. [ + ]
First commercial green ammonia plant to be built in Denmark
Green ammonia has huge potential in the global effort to substitute fossil fuels with sustainable alternatives. [ + ]
Renewables still the cheapest new-build power in Australia
A new report from CSIRO has found that solar and wind continue to be the cheapest source of energy in Australia. [ + ]
Ready Robotics launches online marketplace for manufacturers
READY.Market is a robot-agnostic online marketplace for manufacturers looking to accelerate their implementation of robotic automation. [ + ]
Orica to commercialise Integrated Extraction Simulator
An Australian-developed simulation software platform for improving the efficiency of mineral processing operations is set to take on the world. [ + ]
Automated facility safely stores dangerous goods
Linfox has engaged Swisslog to implement a software solution that would ensure visibility and traceability of all SKUs stored in over 20,000 storage locations. [ + ]
Audi turns to AR for logistics planning
Premium carmaker Audi is turning to augmented reality to plan complex logistics processes. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation holds 29th Automation Fair At Home
The first hybrid live and virtual Automation Fair At Home saw over 40,000 participants registered from 146 countries. [ + ]
IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses 2021
Register now to increase your skills and qualifications. [ + ]
Connected devices to bring greater risk in 2021
The events of 2020 have changed how organisations operate, in ways that will alter the risk surface for every organisation in 2021 and beyond. [ + ]