Industry News
Alberta carbon solution makes use of industrial emissions
The CCUS system captures industrial emissions and delivers the CO2 to mature oil and gas reservoirs for use in oil recovery and permanent storage. [ + ]
280 MW solar farm in SA ramps up for construction
Work on the long-awaited 280 MW Cultana Solar Farm in South Australia could begin as early as July. [ + ]
Rotork launches lifetime management services
New four-tiered approach is intended to be optimal for identifying the unique needs of a customer and providing appropriate support. [ + ]
Leigh Creek Energy shows feasibility of low-cost hydrogen
Company says it can produce 200 million kg of hydrogen a year at less than $1 per kg to fuel growing global demand. [ + ]
Seizing the potential of certificates for securing Industry 4.0
A new consortium aims to offer real-world solutions for safer industrial communication. [ + ]
Garderos appoints Control Logic as ANZ distributor
Specialist industrial communications company Garderos has officially partnered with Control Logic to distribute its range of products. [ + ]
Call for apprentice wage subsidy to address collapse
The Australian Industry Group has called for a federal apprentice wage subsidy to rescue the apprenticeship system, which it says is collapsing. [ + ]
BP Australia announces WA hydrogen feasibility study
BP says the study will help it and the wider energy sector better understand the possibilities of using hydrogen to export renewable energy at scale. [ + ]
Manufacturing contraction eases in May
The Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index shows a continued contraction under the effects of the COVID‑19 pandemic. [ + ]
Rockwell updates linear motion control system for packaging
The iTRAK 5730 small-frame intelligent track system is said to improve throughput in multi-product applications. [ + ]
No hands door handles open new markets
A manufacturer in South Australia is thinking on its feet as it identifies gaps in the market during COVID-19 shutdowns. [ + ]
Advanced Manufacturing Expo cancelled for 2020
The launch of the inaugural Advanced Manufacturing Expo Sydney (AMX2020) has officially been postponed until further notice. [ + ]
CSIRO uncovers innovative approach to gold exploration
Research by CSIRO has produced a new understanding of mineralisation in the Yilgarn Province in WA. [ + ]
OnRobot launches system for vision-guided robotics
2.5D vision adds depth perception and parts recognition for all leading robotic arms and can be mounted both on the robot wrist or externally. [ + ]
ABB's Motion business signs digital partnership in Australia
ABB Australia's Motion business has partnered with A1 Electric Motors based in Shepparton, Victoria, to offer ABB Ability solutions to customers in Australia. [ + ]
