Industry News
ABB and Ericsson demonstrate distant robot control over 5G
ABB and Ericsson, together with Swisscom, have demonstrated how easily and effectively robots can be controlled over wide distances utilising 5G. [ + ]
Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field
New HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations. [ + ]
CSIRO announces Resources Innovation Showcase
CSIRO Mineral Resources has announced its inaugural Resources Innovation Showcase, fcused on advanced characterisation techniques and big data. [ + ]
Stronger 3D-printed alloys with ultrasound: research
RMIT researchers have used sound vibrations to make metal alloys stronger during 3D printing. [ + ]
Aussie tech changing the way mines manage conveyor belts
Conventional mine conveyor monitoring methods are unreliable, time-consuming, labour-intensive, costly and often hazardous. [ + ]
Competition looking for smart, low-cost robotics applications
Industrial plastics company igus is offering a €5000 prize to the winner of the ROIBOT Award for smart, low-cost robotics applications worldwide. [ + ]
Live-in program inspires future engineers
A transformative experience encourages career in engineering for Indigenous students. [ + ]
IFR names ABB executive as new president
Steven Wyatt of ABB has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Robotics. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire Israel-based Avnet
Acquisition intended to enhance Rockwell Automation's ability to deliver IT/OT cybersecurity services globally. [ + ]
Towards net-zero carbon emissions in cement production
Carbon capture technology has been successfully implemented in a pilot cement plant in Belgium. [ + ]
Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with cobots
Carlsberg says it has almost eliminated the risk of accidents in its Fredericia plant in Denmark. [ + ]
Logistics company trials autonomous drones in Madrid warehouse
European logistics company IAG Cargo has announced that it has successfully trialled autonomous drone technology within its warehouse facility in Madrid. [ + ]
exida launches self-paced cybersecurity lifecycle course
Functional safety certifying company exida has launched its first self-paced cyber course. [ + ]
APS Industrial enters distribution agreement with Belden
Belden has appointed APS Industrial as its Australian distribution partner from 1 January 2020. [ + ]
igus develops smart plastics app for Fanuc FIELD system
Fanuc has announced an open industrial IoT platform for which third-party vendors can create apps. [ + ]