Western Murray Irrigation (WMI) has selected Siemens to help digitalise the water supply to hundreds of farmers across an area of 5000 hectares. [ + ]

A proposed Flinders University-led Australian Centre for Innovative Manufacturing will be the nation's first reconfigurable 'Future Factory'. [ + ]

Following safe start-up of Clair Ridge, Emerson will enable remote monitoring and provide real-time data to maximise production for UK offshore assets. [ + ]

Are you a worker in the engineering and manufacturing sector that has a side project you are passionate about? [ + ]

ABB Robotics is to provide advanced robotics painting solutions to SAIC Volkswagen, including environmentally friendly paint technologies. [ + ]

Innovative IA start-ups invited to compete in the Nokia Open Innovation Challenge. [ + ]

Universal Robots will demonstrate its collaborative man and machine workforce solutions at National Manufacturing Week this year. [ + ]

Top tech investors support global expansion of the world's first non-magnetic, climbing inspection robot for hazardous environments. [ + ]

Australia needs to take a smarter, more strategic approach to vehicle use and design practices, according to a Deakin advanced manufacturing expert. [ + ]

Scientists at Deakin University and Spain's Tecnalia Research and Innovation have improved the process for recovering rare earth metals (REMs). [ + ]

The Responsible Mining Foundation has reported that there is still little effort being made to address gender imbalance in the mining workforce. [ + ]

If recent events are anything to go by, China must currently be the worst place for industrial accidents. [ + ]

New efforts to reduce and re-use waste to boost a 'circular' economy. [ + ]

The approval of the Yeelirrie uranium project in Western Australia is not without controversy and may be impacted by an adverse market. [ + ]

A new cybersecurity course developed in partnership with industry is set to arm people with the skills needed to protect their digital assets. [ + ]