Industry News
ABB launches single-arm YuMi cobot
Following on from the dual-arm YuMi robot, introduced in 2015, ABB has developed a single-arm YuMi to expand its collaborative robot range. [ + ]
Katko, Grace Engineered Products now available from APS Industrial
Finnish switch manufacturer Katko and US-based Grace Engineered Products have appointed APS Industrial as their national distributor in Australia. [ + ]
ABB to grid-connect world's largest offshore wind farm
Key technologies and ABB Ability solutions will integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two to the UK grid, powering more than 1.3 million homes. [ + ]
Deepak Phenolics uses Honeywell OTS technology to train operators
Operator training simulation based on Honeywell UOP's cumene process technology enables safer and more efficient production. [ + ]
Siemens launches Digitalize 2018 with theme 'Unlock the Potential'
Siemens' annual digitalisation conference will be held on Wednesday, 8 August at the MCG. [ + ]
Queensland IIoT start-up MOVUS launches new office
MOVUS, the developer of IIoT machine monitoring solution FitMachine, has opened its new offices in Brisbane. [ + ]
Mining tech industry project funding announced
METS Ignited has announced $7.14 million in funding to eight METS companies and their partners to progress innovative projects in the METS and mining sectors. [ + ]
All-girls school robotics team compete in robotics competition
Treotham Automation sponsors ARTEMIS robotics team with linear slides and energy chain for FLL and FRC. [ + ]
ABB to upgrade historic New Zealand HVDC link
Upgrade of North and South Island interconnection will enable the exchange of renewable energy. [ + ]
Advanced manufacturing and services the keys to unlock new exports
Advanced manufacturing and associated services key to future exports says Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. [ + ]
MRI for mining to sort out copper waste
Copper miners can now slash their energy and water use for every tonne of the metal produced due to a breakthrough ore sorting analyser developed by CSIRO. [ + ]
OPC UA machine vision and robotics specifications released
The OPC UA machine vision and robotics working groups have released the first versions of their companion specifications. [ + ]
ABB completes acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions
ABB has announced that it completed its acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions (GEIS), GE's global electrification solutions business, on 30 June. [ + ]
Barminco secures long-term copper mine contract
Barminco Holdings Limited has announced it has been selected as the preferred contractor at the Mt Colin underground copper mine by owner Round Oak Minerals Pty Ltd. [ + ]
Control Logic partners with Hirschmann
The products of technology and industrial networking company Hirschmann are now available through Control Logic. [ + ]
