Industry News
ABB launches next-generation robotics control platform
ABB has announced OmniCore, a robotics control platform that the company says is faster, more precise and more sustainable. [ + ]
Qld offering more than $50 million for quantum technologies
The Queensland Government is offering up to $50 million in grants as part of a "comprehensive quantum strategy". [ + ]
Exploring AR as a way to advance manufacturing
Researchers at Flinders University are studying the application of augmented reality headsets in the manufacturing process. [ + ]
Rio Tinto announces solar farms for Gove Peninsula
Rio Tinto has announced that it will build two new 5.25 MW solar farms on its leases in the Gove Peninsula in advance of the closure of bauxite operations. [ + ]
Redflow makes significant step towards local manufacturing
Redflow and Stanwell have signed an MOU to collaborate on the development of Redflow's flow battery solution for use in a project of up to 400 MWh. [ + ]
National Manufacturing Summit to focus on renewables goals
The 2024 National Manufacturing Summit will be held in Brisbane on 31 July and 1 August. [ + ]
NSW Government funds startup turning organic waste into hydrogen
EM Energy has developed the Organic Hydrogen Electrolyser Cell (OHEC), which produces green hydrogen from organic materials. [ + ]
Manufacturing skills alliance for Queensland
The Manufacturing Alliance and Manufacturing Skills Queensland have announced a strategic partnership. [ + ]
Researchers develop 'self-healing' solar cells
A new breakthrough could pave the way for more reliable and efficient perovskite solar cells contributing towards sustainable energy solutions. [ + ]
ABB flowmeters receive Ethernet-APL certification
ABB's VortexMaster FSV400 and SwirlMaster FSS400 flowmeters have received the company's first Ethernet-APL certifications. [ + ]
La Trobe degree supports skilled migrant engineers
Despite a high demand for engineers in Australia, many skilled migrant engineers find themselves without employment. [ + ]
ARENA helping industrial companies decarbonise
ARENA has announced it is providing a total of $1.98 million in grants directly to 10 businesses to help them cut emissions. [ + ]
AEMO releases energy roadmap to net zero
AEMO's Integrated System Plan (ISP) is the result of two years of consultation, analysis and review. [ + ]
QUT to lead IoT for water research hub
The Australian Research Council will provide $5 million in funding for the ARC Research Hub in the Internet of Things for Water to be based at QUT. [ + ]
Sparc Hydrogen progresses pilot plant development
Agreements have been reached towards the implementation of a pilot concentrated solar thermal water-splitting plant north of Adelaide. [ + ]
