Industry News
Australian researchers build first 3D-printed rocket engine
Having previously scceeded in creating the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, Monash University researchers have now designed, printed and test-fired a 3D-printed rocket engine. [ + ]
Indonesia's largest water, wastewater and recycling technology event
Set to be held in Surabaya in 2018, the trade show offers a Europe, America & Australia Pavilion. [ + ]
Emerson builds strategic relationship to accelerate life sciences product pipelines
The agreement with Enterprise System Partners (ESP) expands project management support for Syncade MES projects to meet industry's increased need for automated, faster pharmaceutical development. [ + ]
Treotham Automation celebrates 25 years
Founded by Mikael Paltoft in 1992, Treotham began as a very small business selling just chains and accessories out of Mikael's home garage. [ + ]
Merger of Dow and DuPont completed
Merged company moving forward towards an intended separation into three publicly traded companies in agriculture, materials science and specialty products. [ + ]
ANU announces major expansion to drive societal response to the AI revolution
The Australian National University (ANU) has announced a major 10-year program to drive an artificial intelligence revolution in Australia. [ + ]
Engineering is Elementary program to promote STEM in Australian schools
A decade-long partnership between Questacon and Raytheon focuses on providing education opportunities to Australia's next generation of engineers. [ + ]
Have you heard of Tulip?
Self-service apps are now becoming available for the factory floor. [ + ]
Lumberg I/O discontinue notice
Belden has released formal notices that specific modules in its Lumberg Automation 0910 ASi-Interface (ASL) and the LioN-Classic product lines will be discontinued. [ + ]
BOC to collaborate with CSIRO on revolutionary $3.4m hydrogen project
BOC has announced it will support CSIRO during its $3.4 million ammonia to hydrogen cracking and membrane purification project that is set to revolutionise the global supply chain for hydrogen. [ + ]
First PLC to be awarded ISASecure Level 2 certification
Honeywell's ControlEdge PLC has been recognised for robust cybersecurity characteristics and capabilities. [ + ]
Moving beyond Industry 3.0 — MOM Institute training in November
An MES/MOM Methodologies Certificate of Competency training event is to be held in Melbourne in November. [ + ]
Siemens attracts international and Australian experts to Digitalize 2017
Full-day conference to showcase the real-world applications of digitalisation in energy, infrastructure, industry and the workforce, with local and global thought leaders, and industry experts, to join the discussion. [ + ]
RBA's Kathryn Fagg named Australia's top female engineer
Kathryn Fagg, a board member of the Reserve Bank and Boral and president of Chief Executive Women, has won the Ada Lovelace Medal for Outstanding Woman Engineer. [ + ]
World's top AI and robotics companies urge UN to ban lethal autonomous weapons
Open letter by leaders of leading robotics and AI companies is launched at the world's biggest artificial intelligence conference as UN delays meeting till later this year to discuss the robot arms race. [ + ]
