Industry News
ABB begins construction of new robotics factory in Shanghai
Factory to open early 2021, utilising latest automated and digital manufacturing processes. [ + ]
Industry professionals are positive about 5G: survey
Research shows that about half of industry professionals are positive about 5G in manufacturing and see it as a way to obtain universal connectivity. [ + ]
New institute to assist with Australia's online security
Edith Cowan University is launching a new research institute to take advantage of its expertise in cybersecurity, computer science and digital citizenship. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher Scientific now distributing Fluke in Australia
Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced it will now be offering Fluke's range of professional electronic test tools as an authorised distributor. [ + ]
Mining business growth continues after successful AIMEX
This year's AIMEX attracted an array of visitors from all parts of the globe and a 13% increase in visitation from interstate visitors. [ + ]
Fleet Space raises millions to launch 10 satellites for IoT
The Aussie-operated satellite network will offer IoT connectivity for less than $3 per device per year. [ + ]
Virtual library gets straight to the core
One of the big challenges in mineral exploration is in identifying sites to target. A new virtual core library should help reduce drilling costs for explorers. [ + ]
Dr Bronwyn Evans announced as new CEO of Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia has announced that Dr Bronwyn Evans HonFIEAust FTSE CPEng will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the engineering peak body. [ + ]
UR still leading cobot market but will face challenges: research
There are well over 50 manufacturers of cobots worldwide, but only a handful of these companies have so far deployed cobots on any meaningful level of scale. [ + ]
Oil refiners increase investments in digital technologies: report
Oil refiners have increased investments in digital technologies despite lower improvements in operating margins, according to research from Accenture. [ + ]
A miniature stretchable pump for next-gen soft robots
Scientists in Switzerland have developed a tiny pump that could play a big role in the development of autonomous soft robots. [ + ]
SMC appoints new Sales & Marketing Director
SMC Corporation has appointed Tim Keech as the company's new Sales & Marketing Director for Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
ASA and FrontierSI collaborate to drive growth for space industry
The Australian Space Agency is to collaborate with FrontierSI, a not-for-profit company that offers expertise in various space application technologies. [ + ]
Audit highlights role of engineers in infrastructure planning
Engineers Australia has welcomed the release of the 2019 Australian Infrastructure Audit. [ + ]
IICA prepares its final Tech Expo for 2019
The NSW branch of IICA is preparing for its final Tech Expo of the year, which will be held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 30 October. [ + ]
