Industry News
World-first waste microfactory launched at UNSW
The world's first microfactory that can transform the components from e-waste has been launched in Sydney. [ + ]
Scientists invent cheaper and greener wastewater treatment
Researchers have designed a new wastewater treatment system that requires less than half the electricity to operate. [ + ]
Successful AOG reflects resurgence of oil and industry confidence
Australia's largest oil and gas event has completed its 37th successful staging, with plans revealed for a significant industry expansion in 2019. [ + ]
Aussie IIoT company MOVUS gets VC injection
Queensland industrial IoT company secures $4.8m in venture capital. [ + ]
Harbour Energy makes $10.4 billion bid for Santos
Santos is considering the bid, the fourth in a series of offers made by the US company. [ + ]
Rockwell's TechED NZ revealed the latest in manufacturing tech
Unlocking the value of digital manufacturing. [ + ]
Emerson flow calibration service receives ISO17025 certification
Emerson Australia has announced that its Australian Flow Calibration Centre has been successfully accredited to ISO\IEC 17025 by NATA. [ + ]
Sydney Water reducing its carbon footprint
Sydney Water is reducing its carbon footprint by awarding Cambi the contract to install a thermal hydrolysis plant at the St Marys Water Recycling Plant. [ + ]
Pilz Australia announces new MD
Twain Drewett was appointed to the position of managing director of Pilz Australia and New Zealand on 1 January 2018. [ + ]
Robots make workers sick: study
Researchers in the USA have published findings that robots (and automation in general) could be affecting workers' health through fear for their job security. [ + ]
NHP to become sole South Pacific distributor for Rockwell
NHP has been granted sole distributor rights for Rockwell Automation products, systems and solutions in the South Pacific, effective 1 May. [ + ]
Saildrones to monitor Australian waters
A fleet of wind- and solar-powered autonomous vehicles has been unveiled in Hobart before setting off on a mission to capture valuable ocean data. [ + ]
Joint cybersecurity centre opens in Sydney
A new joint cybersecurity centre that promotes collaboration across government, business and academia has launched in Sydney. [ + ]
Rittal Australia signs APS Industrial as distributor
Rittal Australia has announced a national distribution partnership with APS Industrial, a specialist electrical industrial and automation equipment distributor. [ + ]
Polish delegation at AOG invites Australian companies to do business
A Polish delegation has used AOG 2018 to invite Australian companies to help them expand the LNG and gas transmission systems in Central and Eastern Europe. [ + ]



