Industry News
SAP and UPS to collaborate in on-demand 3D printing
SAP and UPS plan on-demand manufacturing innovations across logistics, manufacturing and supply chain in 3D printing network. [ + ]
IICA to hold technology expo in regional NSW
The Institute of Instrumentation Control and Automation (IICA) will hold a technology expo in Orange, NSW, on 1 June. [ + ]
An innovative Australia doesn't need another Silicon Valley
The focus on building a Silicon Valley lookalike means a missed opportunity to maximise the potential of existing enterprises in Australia. [ + ]
YPB signs MoU with Orora for packaging security and anticounterfeiting
YPB will work with packaging giant Irora to provide anticounterfeiting and packaging security solutions worldwide. [ + ]
ABB acquires SVIA automation solutions
Headquartered in Jönköping, SVIA builds automated solutions for machine tending processes, using robots to feed components to lathes and mills, and to secondary processes like assembly, washing and part marking. [ + ]
Making machines respond to unexpected situations
Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have shown that machines can learn to respond to unfamiliar objects like human beings would. [ + ]
Emona to distribute Optomec 3D printing technology
Emona Instruments has been appointed as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of the Optomec range of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D-printed metals and 3D-printed electronics. [ + ]
Dissolvable electronics for implants and sensors becoming a possibility
Scientists in China have achieved a step forward in the development of electronic sensors and devices that can be implanted in the body and then dissolve almost without a trace. [ + ]
Origin offers solar solution for manufacturing industry
Origin's Solar as a Service allows manufacturing companies to enjoy the benefits of low-cost solar energy without having to make the capital investment in the solar system. [ + ]
Research engineers create a better way to boil water
Engineers have found a new way to induce and control boiling bubble formation that may allow everything from industrial-sized boilers to advanced electronics to work better and last longer. [ + ]
Registration for packaging conference now open
Register now to attend this year's Australian Institute of Packaging biennual conference. [ + ]
Robot art, architecture and design demonstrated live
Robots that mimic human hand gestures, do life drawings and print intricate 2D and 3D clay shapes and structures form a pop-up lab in the new exhibition 'Robots in Architecture 2016 — Developing the Future'. [ + ]
Collaboration and automation key to revitalising Australia's industries
Incentivising innovation in our existing companies and manufacturing businesses will protect jobs and open up new export markets for Australia. [ + ]
Aurecon and METS Ignited developing a plan to advance Australia's METS sector
Aurecon and METS Ignited are working together to help drive innovation and global competitive advantage for Australia's mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector. [ + ]
Toshiba industrial robots to be sold in Australia
MAP Services will offer a full line of Cartesian, 6-axis and SCARA robot systems for all types of automation and materials handling industries. [ + ]