Industry News
ABB releases new-generation HMI for minerals plants
ABB's latest version of Minerals Process Control Library is claimed to be the first to display process information in its situational context. [ + ]
C&P 2019 to reveal latest developments in corrosion mitigation
The ACA will host the Corrosion & Prevention 2019 (C&P 2019) conference and exhibition from 24–27 November, at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne. [ + ]
IICA Technical Evening to be hosted by Origin Energy
IICA members are invited to attend a NSW IICA Technical Evening hosted at Origin's new office location in Barangaroo. [ + ]
Schneider Electric announces new Advisor applications
Schneider Electric says the IoT and the refinement of the data it collects has the potential to reinvigorate Australia's productivity growth. [ + ]
Partnership to accelerate digitisation of the energy resources sector
Innovation Central Perth and NERA (National Energy Resource Australia) have announced a new partnership to benefit the energy resources sector. [ + ]
Bühler's optical sorting receives UK's highest innovation award
Bühler has received what is claimed to be the United Kingdom's most prestigious innovation award for its optical sorting technology. [ + ]
Piotrek and CSIRO to make lithium batteries for global market
Australian-developed battery technologies commercialised globally within the next five years. [ + ]
Australian company develops fire-retardant rubber for mining
Australian company Elastomers Australia collaborated with leading mining operators to develop non-burning rubber screen media panels. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
