Industry News
Interoperability initiative announced to improve IIoT insights
Margo, a new open standard initiative for interoperability, will address key roadblocks to digital transformation. [ + ]
OPC Foundation launches OPC for AI working group
The OPC Foundation says that AI promises to redefine how engineers interact with data and systems. [ + ]
Government investing over $330m to lower emissions in industry
The Australian Government has announced it is co-investing over $330 million to support industrial emissions reductions. [ + ]
Octopus inspires new gripper mechanism for robots
A new robotic suction cup that can grasp rough, curved and heavy objects has been developed by scientists at the University of Bristol. [ + ]
Consultation open for Solar Sunshot program
Consultation has opened on the design of the $1 billion Solar Sunshot program announced by the Australian Government in March 2024. [ + ]
AVEVA collaborates with Microsoft on industrial AI assistant
AVEVA's industrial AI assistant, running on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, is designed to be a virtual subject matter expert. [ + ]
Advanced Manufacturing Research Facility to open this year
The Western Parkland City Authority said the AMRF will play an important role in the manufacturing ecosystem in NSW. [ + ]
Hexagon and Dragos announce technical partnership on OT cybersecurity
The technical partnership will focus on integrating the OT cybersecurity capabilities of the Dragos Platform and Hexagon's PAS Cyber Integrity offering. [ + ]
Siemens announces Beyond 1% Summit in Sydney
The Siemens Beyond 1% Summit in Sydney in July will focus on accelerating digitalisation for sustainability and economic growth. [ + ]
OCP and Fortescue to develop green hydrogen and ammonia in Morocco
OCP Group, a manufacturer of plant nutrition and phosphate-based fertilisers, and Fortescue Energy have announced a joint venture in Morocco. [ + ]
UQ turns carbon dioxide into sustainable power
Researchers at the University of Queensland have built a generator that absorbs carbon dioxide to make electricity. [ + ]
Pure Hydrogen leases site in Queensland for a demonstration hydrogen micro-hub
Australian company Pure Hydrogen has signed a lease on a commercial site at Archerfield Airport near Brisbane for the production and supply of green hydrogen. [ + ]
Tindo Solar celebrates solar panel export milestone
Australia's only manufacturer of solar panels is celebrating five years of exporting to Vietnam. [ + ]
Researchers develop new robot collision avoidance algorithm
Faster and more accurate than some alternatives, this new approach could be useful for robots that interact with humans or work in tight spaces. [ + ]
MGA Thermal raises $5.7 million to scale industrial capabilities
Australian clean energy company MGA Thermal has aquired additional funding to prove the scale and industrial capabilities of its thermal energy storage systems. [ + ]
