Industry News
Women in Manufacturing Summit 2024 to be held in Melbourne
The Women in Manufacturing Summit aims to empower women within the industry by providing a robust platform for networking, knowledge-sharing and collaboration. [ + ]
CSIRO opens innovation program to SMEs in clean energy
CSIRO is calling on small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working on clean energy solutions to apply for the latest 'Innovate to Grow' program. [ + ]
Ampcontrol and Siemens partner on renewable energy solutions
Under the agreement, Ampcontrol will become the exclusive Australian supplier for solutions designed around Siemens' SINAMICS S120 inverters. [ + ]
Amp Energy finalises agreements for SA Advanced Fuels Precinct
Amp Energy has been in discussions for two years to develop the Cape Hardy Advanced Fuels precinct, in collaboration with Iron Road Ltd and the SA Government. [ + ]
NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic improve robot gripping with AI
The companies have unveiled a collaboration around use of NVIDIA AI, Isaac Manipulator and the Intrinsic platform. [ + ]
Research highlights remote access risks facing critical OT assets
Claroty bolsters secure access solution to enable safe operations for cyber-physical systems. [ + ]
'Green iron' project in Gladstone gets sponsorship
Investment manager Quinbrook has partnered with Central Queensland Metals to develop the Eulogie magnetite deposit for potential conversion to green iron using hydrogen. [ + ]
Australian manufacturers set to expand production: report
Industry expects production output and financial performance to lift in 2024 while labour shortages and competitive pressures weigh on productivity and growth. [ + ]
Alpha HPA to establish world's largest alumina refinery in Gladstone
Alpha HPA's process allows for the extraction and purification of aluminium from industrial feedstock. [ + ]
Kinrise Snackfoods improves efficiency with AMRs
Autonomous mobile robots from MiR at Kinrise Snackfoods have improved efficiency through automating pallet handling. [ + ]
Alpha Sapphire produces first synthetic sapphire
Alpha HPA has achieved the completion of its first run of synthetic sapphire growth in what is believed to be an Australian first. [ + ]
element14 Community launches warehouse automation challenge
The Shift It! – Warehouse Automation Challenge will allow 15 selected engineers and designers to build a project that would help in automating a warehouse. [ + ]
ABB unveils AMR with Visual SLAM AI technology
ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology. [ + ]
SPEE3D launches mobile additive manufacturing solution
EMU enables industries with large industrial equipment, including defence, mining and marine, to quickly print and replace large metal parts in the field. [ + ]
Digital twins gaining acceptance in oil and gas: report
Digital twins are rapidly becoming a mainstay in oil and gas operations, according to a recent report. [ + ]
