Industry News
Consultation opens on Darwin Renewable Energy Hub
The Northern Territory Government has announced it is seeking public feedback on the proposed development of the Darwin Renewable Energy Hub. [ + ]
Miners believe decarbonisation can be achieved: report
An ABB study reveals 70% of mining leaders believe significant decarbonisation can be achieved with existing technologies. [ + ]
Brisbane company to launch robotic mine inspection system
A Brisbane company will launch a world-first system to help the mining sector move towards zero-entry mining and increase LILO workers. [ + ]
SA Power Networks begins trial to decarbonise grid operations
SA Power Networks will introduce SF6-free ring main units to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Lynas opens Kalgoorlie Rare Earths Processing Facility
The Kalgoorlie facility will establish downstream rare earths processing in Australia for the first time. [ + ]
Siemens updates TIA Portal
TIA Portal Version 20 focuses on performance and efficiency enhancements for users. [ + ]
CSIRO helps new hydrogen technology to get to market
Hadean Energy is utilising CSIRO's facilities to trial solid oxide electrolyser technology in progress towards commercial readiness. [ + ]
Macquarie University launches semiconductor initiative
The SiP Lab will focus on advanced silicon system-on-chip (SoC) and system-in-package (SiP) technologies. [ + ]
Orica cuts particle emissions from Kooragang Island site by 95%
Orica has completed a project to reduce emissions of ammonium nitrate particulate from its Kooragang Island manufacturing site near Newcastle. [ + ]
Custom Denning achieves first pantograph fast-charging electric bus
Australian bus manufacturer Custom Denning has built buses with pantograph fast charging that can charge in less than one hour. [ + ]
BHP strengthens partnership with ABB
BHP has announced it is strengthening its partnership with ABB, through the signing of a multi-year Global Framework Agreement. [ + ]
Coca-Cola invests nearly $100 million in Queensland manufacturing
A $22.2 million can line upgrade at Richlands is officially complete, and construction is now underway on an additional can line, backed by a $75 million investment. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser receives IEC 62443-4-1 cybersecurity certification
Endress+Hauser has received the globally recognised IEC 62443-4-1 certification with maturity level 3 for the secure development of products. [ + ]
NSW announces TAFE Centre of Excellence in the Hunter
The NSW Government has announced funding to establish the Hunter Net Zero Manufacturing Centre of Excellence at TAFE NSW's Tighes Hill campus in Newcastle. [ + ]
CSP to power pet food manufacturing in Wodonga
Mars Wodonga will be Australia's first large-scale steam-based manufacturing site to deploy a 100% renewable energy solution by 2026. [ + ]
