Industry News
Pilz announces a new approach to safety training
Pilz, through its machineSAFE training business, is now offering a 4-stage machine safety training program that culminates in CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) certification. [ + ]
Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated for $1.5 billion
Honeywell has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held, supply chain and warehouse automation company Intelligrated. [ + ]
Qld's best new mining products announced
As this year's QME Exhibition draws close, some of the industry's best new products have been recognised as part of this year's Queensland Mining Contractor Awards (QMCA). [ + ]
Scitech appointed distributor for XIMEA cameras
XIMEA designs compact industrial cameras for machine vision applications in motion control, assembly, robotics, industrial inspection and process control. [ + ]
NZ engineers subject to new Code of Ethical Conduct
A new Code of Ethical Conduct for New Zealand engineering professionals comes into force on 1 July. [ + ]
ADFA expert predicts China will gain cyber dominance over Taiwan by 2030
It may seem odd to publish this news item on an industrial automation website, but critical infrastructure organisations and companies associated with the Australian defence industry need to take heed. [ + ]
Molten salt research to reduce mining costs
Molten salt technology is being developed for use in mineral processing in the mining industry to reduce energy and water costs. [ + ]
KUKA and Borgward Group form strategic partnership for flexible manufacturing
German automotive manufacturer Borgward Group and Augsburg-based company KUKA Roboter have formed a long-term strategic partnership. [ + ]
Aussie scientists make self-folding straw
Scientists at ANU have made a new material which folds itself into a straw-like tube when it comes into contact with water, then propels the liquid through the tube. The new material can be used to easily create cheap fluid distribution systems that could be used for medical sample analysis, biological sensors or microrobotics. [ + ]
US invests in a smart manufacturing future
The US has launched a Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute in partnership with the Department of Energy. [ + ]
First 1.5 kV solar system under development
The first design for a 1.5 kV DC photovoltaic system is being completed in Florida and is expected to generate 123.75 MW of power. [ + ]
Australian Technologies Competition announces Energy Resources Award
National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) is accepting entries for the inaugural Energy Resources Award as part of the Australian Technologies Competition 2016 (ATC16). [ + ]
Universal Robots launches plug-and-play showroom
Universal Robots has announced the launch of Universal Robots+, a showroom of plug-and-play applications. [ + ]
Safety in Action show heading to Sydney
More than 5000 workplace health and safety decision-makers will gather in Sydney in September for Safety in Action, showcasing the latest safety developments. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser partners with Digi International for field instrumentation sensor products
Digi International has announced that its Connect Sensor cellular gateway has been selected for Endress+Hauser's Inventory Management Solutions. [ + ]
