Industry News
ABB announces AI-powered autonomous forklift
ABB Robotics has completed its AI-powered Visual SLAM AMR range with an autonomous forklift. [ + ]
AMCRC announces project to evaluate local titanium powder
A new project will evaluate the performance of locally produced titanium feedstock for advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
NSW to invest $12bn to rebuild Hunter train manufacturing
The NSW Government has announced a $12 billion investment in a new state-owned train manufacturing facility and a 15-year rolling stock pipeline. [ + ]
Orica hydrogen hub project reaches major investment milestone
The Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project will deploy 50 MW of electrolyser capacity to produce around 4700 tonnes of hydrogen each year. [ + ]
Dual-bubble method removes more microplastics from wastewater
Researchers at RMIT University found more effective way to capture microplastics from wastewater using a combination of microbubbles and nanobubbles. [ + ]
Energy crisis will have long-term effects: Australian Industry Group
A report from the Australian Industry Group says that even with an imminent end of military hostilities in the Gulf, Australia will face a long tail of negative impacts. [ + ]
Myriota launches hybrid 5G satellite and cellular IoT network
Myriota has announced a hybrid IoT network that enables seamless asset tracking between cellular coverage and remote, zero-cell environments. [ + ]
Funding program for smaller businesses to access additive manufacturing
Australian manufacturers and startups can now access a $3.25m funding program designed to fast-track the adoption of additive manufacturing. [ + ]
Collaboration provides NZ's largest smart water meter upgrade
100,000 digital water meters were installed as part of a plan to connect almost half a million smart meters in total across the Auckland region. [ + ]
ARENA backs Sicona battery technology to boost EV performance
Sicona Battery Technologies will receive up to $45m in funding to demonstrate manufacturing of its advanced silicon-carbon battery anode material. [ + ]
Siemens and IFS partner on product lifecycle with AI
Partnership focused on delivering productivity and adaptability for manufacturers by connecting AI-native production planning and asset management systems. [ + ]
Researchers investigate swarm robots for mining
Researchers at Adelaide University say that swarm robots inspired by bees and ants could transform the future of mining. [ + ]
Siemens announces AI-enabled software grant to UniSC
A software grant to the University of the Sunshine Coast aims to provide students with learning experiences that are directly connected to industry in the real world. [ + ]
Deakin University launches metal resources research centre
Deakin has launched circAlloy to strengthen Australia's circular economy and advanced manufacturing future. [ + ]
Dragos introduces OT-native cybersecurity AI
EmberAI is designed to put operational context and real adversary intelligence into the security analyst's workflow. [ + ]
