Industry News
Two-legged robot mimics human balance while running and jumping
MIT is researching a new control system that may enable humanoid robots to do heavy lifting and other physically demanding tasks. [ + ]
GE decides to keep GE Digital in the fold
GE has announced it will retain its digital business, GE Digital, which it had previously announced it would spin off as a separate business. [ + ]
New Zealand satellite company to digitalise with Siemens tech
New Zealand-based small satellite launch service Rocket Lab will digitalise its production lifecycle with Siemens software. [ + ]
High number of ICS security vulnerabilities uncovered: report
A study has uncovered a high number of IoT and industrial control system (ICS) security vulnerabilities in real-world networks. [ + ]
Saudi Arabia to offer shares in Aramco
A public offer of only 2% of what is the world's most profitable company, oil giant Aramco, could be the largest IPO in history. [ + ]
B&R to present first fully robot-integrated solution at SPS
ABB robots become an integral feature of the B&R automation portfolio. [ + ]
ABB commissions six gearless mill drives in Panama
Commercial copper production now underway at large open pit Cobre Panama mine. [ + ]
Biomaterials herald new chapter in Australian auto manufacturing
Research into sustainable composite materials is contributing to the development of Australian-made electric vehicles. [ + ]
ABB to support Asia–Pacific clean energy project
ABB will deliver automation, electrification and instrumentation solutions for the Hydrogen Energy Supply Chain pilot project. [ + ]
Siemens Yatala secures major deal with Californian utility
Largest single order for locally researched and developed Fusesaver from a Californian utility to help reduce risk of wildfires. [ + ]
New outdoor test laboratory for large e-chains
Energy chain systems are tested at speeds of up to 8 m/s over a travel of 400 metres. [ + ]
Process optimiser for large-scale applications
Yokogawa says its Dynamic Real Time Optimizer is capable of high-speed processing and can collectively control large-scale processes. [ + ]
In-situ groundwater monitoring system developed by CSIRO
A groundwater sensor system developed by CSIRO will make environmental monitoring faster, more reliable and less labour-intensive for the resources industry. [ + ]
Samarco joint venture obtains licence to reopen Brazil mine
Samarco and joint venture partners BHP and Vale are cleared to resume iron ore mining operations at the site of a tailings dam disaster in 2015. [ + ]
ABB joins cybersecurity alliance for operational technology
The OTCSA alliance will develop comprehensive cybersecurity guidelines for operational technology infrastructure. [ + ]
