Industry News
Robots have a positive effect on employment and productivity: report
The latest IFR position paper on robotics concludes that a comprehensive national robotics strategy is essential to maximise the benefits of automation. [ + ]
Hazer technology to be evaluated by major Japanese power utility
The Hazer–KBR alliance has secured a paid study with a leading Japanese power utility to assess the integration of Hazer's methane pyrolysis technology into its generation facilities. [ + ]
Researchers recover silver from end-of-life solar panels
The challenge is no longer whether silver could be recovered from solar panels, but whether it could be recovered at a scale and cost that made recycling commercially viable. [ + ]
Nozomi Networks and Sophos partner to combine OT and IT security ops
Critical infrastructure is facing an aggressive threat landscape, and many OT outages begin with a compromise of the IT environment. [ + ]
Robotic Automation joins Varley Group
Automation company Robotic Automation has announced it has become part of engineering company Varley Group. [ + ]
Winner of Propel-AIR robotics and AI sprint announced
Sydney-based tactile sensing company Contactile has been announced by ARM Hub as the winner of the Propel-AIR 2.0 robotics and AI sprint. [ + ]
Rockwell announces AI inspection technology
Rockwell Automation has integrated Plex QMS with FactoryTalk Analytics VisionAI to provide AI-driven quality inspection. [ + ]
ANSTO celebrates 20 years of OPAL supporting research and innovation
OPAL is the centrepiece of some of ANSTO's world-class research and commercial facilities. [ + ]
Engineers Australia marks International Youth Day
Engineers Australia has recognised the importance of allowing young people to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to tackle the challenges of the future. [ + ]
Tomago Aluminium smelter gets green investment
The joint government investment will deliver a long-term renewable energy solution for the smelter that supports commercially sustainable operations beyond 2028. [ + ]
Siemens launches an IT-style engineering tool for automation projects
A new IT-style engineering tool aims to help speed up automation application development. [ + ]
New Zealand Steel announces first steel from new EAF
Steel production using a new electric arc furnace will cut the steelworks' annual greenhouse gas emissions by over 45%. [ + ]
WA advanced defence manufacturing hub EOIs oversubscribed
A proposed WA defence hub is gaining momentum with 179 expressions of interest from across the world. [ + ]
Pure Lithium secures Australian patent for lithium battery technology
Battery technology company Pure Lithium Corporation hopes its Australian patent will help deliver lithium metal battery manufacturing in Australia. [ + ]
Battery energy storage set to rise sixfold by 2030
Electrification, industry and the surge in data centre development are all driving demand for BESS, with China and the US leading the market. [ + ]
