Industry News
Engineers create a programmable fibre
In a first, a digital fibre created at MIT contains memory, temperature sensors and a trained neural network program for inferring physical activity. [ + ]
Renewables are still the cheapest new-build power: report
The latest GenCost report by CSIRO confirms renewables are still the cheapest new-build power in Australia. [ + ]
SA mining production tunnels past $7 billion amid price boom
South Australia's mineral resource production for the 2020 calendar year topped $7 billion, the second-highest year on record. [ + ]
Boston Dynamics unveils new robot for warehouse automation
Stretch is designed to make warehouse operations safer and more efficient. [ + ]
NP Fulfilment improves efficiency with MiR autonomous robots
Konica Minolta Australia has announced it is working with NP Fulfilment to achieve operational efficiencies and improved safety in its smart warehouse in Sydney. [ + ]
Energy Next exhibition to show latest clean energy innovations
A new clean energy event is coming to ICC Sydney from 13–14 July 2021. Energy Next is a free-to-attend exhibition showcasing the latest clean energy innovation and technologies. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation launches new service offering in Asia–Pacific
New services brand LifecycleIQ Services offers expanded professional services. [ + ]
EV charging stations for mines above and below ground
Siemens Australia and Murray Engineering partner to provide holistic underground electric charging stations for mines. [ + ]
Momentum grows in Queensland's hydrogen sector
Two more hydrogen technology clusters will be established in Gladstone and Toowoomba, following a $100,000 commitment from the Queensland Government. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney in 2021
New Modern Manufacturing Expo event also announced. [ + ]
Claroty finds severe memory protection bypass vulnerability in Siemens PLCs
Vulnerability enables hackers to gain read and write access anywhere on the PLC and remotely execute malicious code. [ + ]
CSIRO and partners launch $68m Hydrogen Industry Mission
The Hydrogen Industry Mission has the aim of helping to support the world's transition to clean energy, create new jobs and boost the economy. [ + ]
Emerson announces edge software for advanced machine analytics
The PACEdge industrial edge platform is claimed to deliver scalability and open connectivity, making data and analytics accessible from machine level to enterprise. [ + ]
igus invests in innovative plastics recycling technology
Through the HydroPRS process, plastic waste can be reused as a valuable raw material through chemical recycling within 25 minutes. [ + ]
Industrial automation market worth $306.2 billion by 2027: report
According to a new market research report by Meticulous Research, the industrial automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2020 to 2027. [ + ]
