Industry News
Robotics industry on the brink of a revolution
For over 50 years the most commercially successful robots have been articulated robot arms. The biggest shift over the next 10 years will be massive growth in mobile robots, according to a new research report. [ + ]
Powerful speaker line-up at AOG
An extraordinarily successful line-up of speakers including champion sportspeople, business leaders and highly regarded oil and gas executives will feature when the very popular AOG Women event is staged at AOG 2016. [ + ]
RS Components expands SMC pneumatic component range
RS Components has added more than 600 products from SMC to its range of pneumatic equipment. [ + ]
Oil and Gas Growth Centre Chair to provide key industry overview at AOG
Ken Fitzpatrick, chair of Australia's new Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Growth Centre, will be a keynote speaker on the opening day of AOG this year. [ + ]
World's largest ammonia producer modernises plant with Honeywell technology
Experion system for ammonia production line is first step in plans for full automation at TogliattiAzot facility. [ + ]
Honeywell technology helping Chinese company meet growing demand for plastics
Honeywell provides technology and control systems to convert low-cost, local resources into the ingredients used to make plastics and other key materials. [ + ]
ADLINK announces acquisition of PrismTech
The acquisition will strengthen ADLINK's presence in the IIoT market. [ + ]
CLPA and PI to cooperate for a transparent network infrastructure
The CC-Link Partner Association and Profibus & Profinet International have announced a close collaboration with the objective of promoting and disseminating the use of open industrial networks. [ + ]
Application registry launched to advance the Internet of Things
oneM2M drives the creation and adoption of the first registry based on industry specifications. [ + ]
Texas LNG selects Honeywell technology for new production facility
Technology will provide state-of-the-art gas pre-treatment, automation and controls for a 4-million-tons-per-year capacity natural gas liquefaction plant. [ + ]
UTS and Siemens strengthen ties for practice-based industry learning
In an effort to increase employment opportunities for students in STEM education, Siemens Australia has committed to supporting practice-based industry learning opportunities at UTS through the donation of equipment. [ + ]
Sydney to host RoboCup in 2019
Hundreds of robots will descend on Sydney to battle for coveted RoboCup world titles when the city hosts the competition in 2019. [ + ]
Registration now open for NMW 2016
Registration is now open for National Manufacturing Week 2016 (11–13 May), to be held in Sydney. [ + ]
Simulation to help companies link into the global supply chain
A simulation hub to help Asia Pacific businesses break into the global supply chain has been launched. In a partnership between Siemens, the South Australian Government and Simulation Australasia, the hub will deliver advanced system simulation software training to companies and universities. [ + ]
ABB delivers its 10 millionth variable speed drive
The 10 millionth ABB low-voltage drive rolled off the production line at ABB's Beijing factory in November. The 10 millionth drive is going to Wuhan Guide Electric Co., Ltd. in China, a system integrator manufacturing electric control systems for port cranes. [ + ]
