Industry News
Watson-Marlow expands into food and beverage sector
Range now includes food-grade tubing and certifications for the company's Qdos pump range. [ + ]
Upcoming IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses
Register now to increase your skills and qualifications. Early bird discount ending soon. [ + ]
Nanotechnology creates next-generation battery technology
Deakin University researchers and start-up company Li-S Energy have lodged provisional patents for batteries with a longer life than Li-ion. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
HYDAC's thermal optimisation course makes learning fun
HYDAC Australia's Cooling Systems department has a two-day course on thermal optimisation on offer. [ + ]
New law of physics helps understand the friction of touch
Researchers in the US say they have discovered a new law of physics governing the friction that occurs when we (or robots) grip objects. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
