Industry News
Cybersecurity package must help businesses be more cyber aware
The AIIA has supported the Prime Minister's $1.66 billion cybersecurity strategy, saying it needs to empower businesses to be more cyber vigilant. [ + ]
Giving robots a soft touch
Robots might be good at many things, but creating robots that have the sensitivity of a human hand still remains a challenge. [ + ]
Top End funding boost for Adelaide lithium miner
Adelaide-based Core Lithium has received a $5 million funding offer from the NT Government to help develop its Finniss Lithium Project south of Darwin. [ + ]
Madison Group Enterprises announces four new businesses
Madison Technologies has rebranded as Madison Group Enterprises to expand its products, solutions and services under four distinct names. [ + ]
Rio Tinto investing in automation skills development
Rio Tinto has announced that it will invest almost $60 million in training and development in Western Australia in 2021. [ + ]
Rio Tinto reveals new gold resource in WA
Promising gold discovery two kilometres east of the Winu copper-gold deposit in Western Australia. [ + ]
Plastic back to oil: igus invests in Australian recycling pioneer
A new technology developed in Sydney can be used to recycle plastic waste within 20 minutes, and the oil obtained re-used to make new polymer products. [ + ]
Industry-led project to reduce emissions through CCUS
NERA and CO2CRC launch project to reduce emissions and unlock Australia's energy potential through long-term carbon capture, utilisation and storage. [ + ]
ABB releases AI analytics solution
New analytics and AI software to help producers optimise operations in demanding market conditions. [ + ]
Seven shortlisted for $70 million hydrogen funding round
ARENA has announced the companies that have been invited to submit a full application for the next stage of the Agency's $70 million hydrogen funding round. [ + ]
Soft-fingered gripper allows robots to manipulate cables
Research at MIT has shown that it is possible to build a robotic gripper that can be used for the fine manipulation of objects like cables and threads. [ + ]
Schneider Electric backs Energy Transitions Initiative
Schneider Electric calls on all Australian companies to work towards becoming carbon neutral by 2050. [ + ]
BionicSwift as agile as a real bird
Robotic birds can swarm and coordinate their flight in an enclosed space. [ + ]
New engineering virtual training alliance launched
WF Media and the Engineering Institute of Technology have formed an alliance to deliver a series of online courses aimed at engineering professionals. [ + ]
UR launches virtual cobot expo and conference
Virtual trade shows, exhibitions and conferences mean that we can experience them without travelling: just as long as we don't mind keeping strange hours. [ + ]
