Industry News
The new normal is virtual trade shows
The cancellation of physical events around the world has led to a surge in the use of virtual 3D exhibition experiences. [ + ]
Plan for 'world-leading' clean hydrogen plant in the UK
Norwegian company Equinor has announced a project to develop an at-scale facility to produce hydrogen from natural gas in combination with CCS. [ + ]
HYDAC offers webinars and podcasts on digital transformation
HYDAC has released a three-part webinar and podcast series covering the interesting and challenging concept of digital transformation. [ + ]
NERA calls for power industry-led and technology-driven recovery
Utilising technology-driven innovation to build business resilience, productivity and employment opportunities is critical to economic recovery from COVID-19. [ + ]
BMW Group opens additive manufacturing campus
Facility to bring together production of prototype and series parts, research into 3D printing technologies and associate training in tool-less manufacturing. [ + ]
SMC to exhibit at the WIOA Virtual Water Exhibition
The WIOA Water Exhibition will take place virtually on 22 July 2020 and is now called Virtual Water. [ + ]
ABB completes divestment of Power Grids business to Hitachi
Divestment means company will focus more on industrial automation and robotics businesses. [ + ]
Isolation and distance drives innovation
The latest wearable technology is enabling BHP's teams in Perth to remotely assist staff onsite 1300 km away. [ + ]
Sullair launches new Managed Air Power service
Outsourced compressed air solution aims to reduce costs for compressed air. [ + ]
Fugro partners with ASA on new robotics control complex
The Australian Space Agency is building a Space Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Control Complex (SpAARC) in WA. [ + ]
IEEE approves TSN standard
New standard offers the prospect of delivering standard, unmodified real-time industrial Ethernet that meets the requirements of industrial automation. [ + ]
US renewable energy surpasses coal for the first time since 1885
Renewables have topped coal in energy generation in the US for the first time in 135 years. [ + ]
Digital innovation hub part of MOU between RMIT, Siemens and Festo
RMIT, Siemens and Festo have signed an MoU to explore major areas of cooperation to help drive workforce transformation for Industry 4.0 in the Australasian region. [ + ]
ABB develops flowmeter to aid hydrogen fuel cell research
The company says it has developed a flowmeter that will help the automotive industry optimise the use of hydrogen to power electric drive trains. [ + ]
CSIRO reappoints Dr Larry Marshall as Chief Executive
The Board of Directors of CSIRO have reappointed Dr Larry Marshall as Chief Executive for a further three years. [ + ]
