Industry News
OT cyber adversaries increasing real-world impact: report
The latest Dragos OT cybersecurity report has identified increased mapping of control loops and entire control systems by threat groups. [ + ]
NSW renewables workforce receives $15m government investment
The NSW and federal governments are investing $15 million over four years into skilled workforce training to support NSW renewable energy projects. [ + ]
Gilmour Space opens office in South Australia
Gilmour Space Technologies has opened an office at the Lot Fourteen innovation precinct to deepen its involvement in the SA's growing space ecosystem. [ + ]
Myriota launches satellite global asset tracking
Native 5G NTN connectivity provides global visibility to track transport and logistics, mining and resources and agricultural assets. [ + ]
Fortescue commissions first battery electric locomotives
Fortescue has announced that it has commenced commissioning of two new battery electric locomotives on its rail network. [ + ]
Government seeks input on wind and transmission infrastructure
DISR is seeking industry input on the domestic manufacturing of wind turbines and transmission infrastructure. [ + ]
Additive manufacturing unlocks power for space and defence missions
An Australian-led additive manufacturing research project is set to transform how long-duration space and defence missions are powered. [ + ]
Government finalises Net Zero Fund design
The Net Zero Fund will deliver targeted investments to support the transition to less carbon-intensive manufacturing and production processes. [ + ]
BioCarbon secures funding to commercialise biochar coke
BioCarbon has secured ARENA support for its first commercial biochar steelmaking project displacing fossil coke. [ + ]
Schneider Electric moves towards SDA with new DCS
Schneider Electric has released an open, software‑defined distributed control system. [ + ]
Collie home to WA’s largest state-owned battery
Collie in Western Australia now has the state’s largest state-owned battery. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser acquires particle analysis specialist
Endress+Hauser has announced it has acquired SOPAT, a Germany-based specialist in inline process measurement technology. [ + ]
ABB introduces DCS modernisation program
ABB says its Automation Extended program is designed to help industries modernise without disruption. [ + ]
foodpro 2026 now open for registrations
Returning to Melbourne with over 400 suppliers exhibiting food and beverage processing equipment and more, foodpro is now open for registrations. [ + ]
Queensland Government opens $79m manufacturing grant program
The Queensland Government has opened the Transforming Queensland Manufacturing Grant Program with funding of up to $79.1 million on offer. [ + ]
