Industry News
White paper shows how Australia can achieve net zero
The University of Sydney's Net Zero Initiative has released a portfolio of 'ready-to-go' solutions and technology to address key issues in the move towards net zero. [ + ]
Madison Technologies champions AI cameras in industrial plants
Madison Technologies and Mobotix aim to solve challenges in industrial environments with intelligent camera technologies. [ + ]
UQ heats up the space race in Australia
A new furnace at The University of Queensland heats to temperatures of almost 3000°C and can be used to produce components that withstand hypersonic space flight. [ + ]
NSW Government announces new critical minerals strategy
The NSW Government's critical minerals strategy will include a sharper focus on domestic manufacturing, skills and training opportunities. [ + ]
EV batteries get new life helping to build new cars
A circular economy project will see end-of-life vehicle batteries power EV component manufacturing at Nissan Casting Australia. [ + ]
AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies
MIT robotics researchers have found a way to make a robot manipulate large objects with its whole body, rather than just an end effector. [ + ]
Deakin partnership aims to convert old tyres into electricity
Deakin University is partnering with Clean Energy Resources to give tyres a new life as hydrogen, electricity and other reusable resources. [ + ]
Scaling up solar and storage technologies in Victoria
ARENA has announced $10 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd to progress its solar and thermal storage technology towards commercialisation. [ + ]
Queensland announces September to be 'Manufacturing Month'
The Queensland Government recently announced September as 'Manufacturing Month' to put a spotlight on the industry. [ + ]
Thales Australia opens advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow
The new Lithgow Arms facility is a key milestone in the first phase of a plan to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 and integration hub. [ + ]
Australian researchers to scale up infinite plastic recycling
Queanbeyan will become home to a leader in infinite recycling and decarbonised plastic management. [ + ]
Arnott’s Group opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood. [ + ]
IFS to acquire Falkonry AI
The acquisition of Falkonry, Inc. adds AI-generated anomaly detection to IFS systems for the automation and optimisation of processes. [ + ]
The role of AI in the changing manufacturing landscape
AI's role in the changing manufacturing landscape will be explored at the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference. [ + ]
NSW farmers to benefit from $94m wastewater facility upgrade
Two digesters have been installed at the North Head WRRF, which will increase the amount of biosolids that can be reused as agricultural fertiliser by almost double. [ + ]
