Industry News
Toyota to standardise on EtherCAT
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it has selected EtherCAT as its industrial Ethernet technology of choice and will base its new factories around the world on EtherCAT. [ + ]
Siemens announces 'Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 Taskforce'
Siemens has announced the formation of a special industrial taskforce to support Australia's transition to a new economy and connect the nation to the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0. [ + ]
ABB and Aker Solutions to work together on subsea oil and gas
The business alliance will bring subsea solutions to the next level with ABB power and automation technology. [ + ]
TR acquired by UK-based Vp plc
Vp plc, a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets, primarily within the UK, has announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of TR Pty Ltd for AU$17.4 million. [ + ]
Smart manufacturing symposium to showcase the best in manufacturing, innovation and commercialisation
Industry leaders in innovation, smart manufacturing and commercialisation will be coming together at a symposium announced as part of Smart Manufacturing '16 — Dandenong and South East Melbourne on Show. [ + ]
QUT leads in superconductor research
Prototype high-temperature superconductors have been unveiled as part of a landmark research agreement between Siemens, Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Government's Defence Science and Technology Group. [ + ]
Finland to open world's first development environment for the industrial internet
VTT and the University of Oulu are building a pilot environment to accelerate secure industrial internet solutions. [ + ]
Australia's productivity future on the agenda at innovation summit
With the end of the resources boom, what lies ahead for Australian industry? Find out at the upcoming PROFIBUS & PROFINET Global Forum and Automation Innovation Summit on 25 May. [ + ]
QME Exhibition 2016 to be held in Mackay
Over 200 companies will showcase the latest mining and engineering technical solutions as the 2016 Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition brings nationwide industry innovators together from 26–28 July. [ + ]
UWA launches $20m oil and gas research hubs
Two $20 million hubs to be used for international research and training in offshore oil and gas have been officially launched at The University of Western Australia. [ + ]
Rockwell to launch Best Future Machine Award at interpack 2017
New award to highlight and reward outstanding machine technology and celebrate creativity and innovation within the packaging industry. [ + ]
ANU wins $4.7 million for renewable energy research
The Australian National University (ANU) has won $4.7 million in new funding for renewable energy research, and more than any other university, in the latest round of industry-researcher collaboration funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries opens Australian presence
MHI Australia aims to strengthen ties with Australia's government institutions, and its economic and industrial sectors, as well as to serve as a base for developing relationships with Australia's academic bodies, including universities and research institutions. [ + ]
Beckhoff opens technology centre in Silicon Valley
Opened in April 2016, Beckhoff's new technology centre is located in the home of the leading companies in the IT and semiconductor industries, such as Intel, Apple and Google. [ + ]
New DCS for AGL Macquarie to be provided by Siemens
A $63 million project has been approved to install a new distributed control system (DCS) at the Bayswater power station in the NSW Hunter Valley. [ + ]
