Industry News
Call for 'buy local' policies to help Australian resurgence
The Australian Made Campaign is calling for 'buy Australian first' procurement policies to aid recovery from the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Hirschmann joins Single Pair Ethernet partner network
Belden has announced that its Hirschmann brand has joined the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Industrial Partner Network. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation appoints new Asia-Pacific President
Rockwell Automation has announced that Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as Regional President, Asia Pacific, succeeding Joe Sousa. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser receives top rating for sustainability
The group has achieved Gold Recognition Level in the global EcoVadis audit for the fourth time in a row. [ + ]
Unilever to produce and donate new hand sanitiser
Unilever Australia & New Zealand has announced it will be producing hand sanitiser to help meet national demand and assist in the fight against COVID-19. [ + ]
OPC UA companion specification to be developed for CIP
ODVA has launched a joint working group with the OPC Foundation to develop an OPC UA companion specification to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). [ + ]
Endress+Hauser launches IIoT ecosystem
Service combines digital services and system components to simplify maintenance and improve lifecycle and asset management. [ + ]
What COVID-19 has taught us thus far: advice from Open IIoT
In our earnest fight for humanity, the world economy is set to lose $1 trillion as we scramble to recoup our losses and reignite companies around the world. [ + ]
Omron offers free e-learning options
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many people to work from home, which for some will present an outstanding opportunity for online learning. [ + ]
Improving human-to-robot handovers
Grasp classification system improves cobot interaction. [ + ]
Engineers Australia announces partnership with Autodesk
Autodesk supports the tertiary community by providing students, educators and institutions free access to 3D design software, learning tools and programs. [ + ]
Calls for manufacturing to be designated an essential industry
AMTIL has backed calls for manufacturing to be classified as an essential industry in the event of a more severe lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
ABB accelerates remote connectivity during COVID-19 crisis
Company expedites rollout of and access to remote service tools and digital solutions across critical industries. [ + ]
Celeros Flow Technology launched after spin-off from SPX Flow
Celeros Flow Technology has been launched as a standalone company following the divestiture by SPX FLOW of its Power & Energy division. [ + ]
Control Logic branches out into sanitisers and disinfectants
The Australian-made sanitiser and disinfectant range is said to provide up to 24 hours of continuous protection. [ + ]
