Industry News
Cloud MES in the spotlight at Modern Manufacturing Expo
Cloud-based MES and product data management will be in the spotlight at the 2023 Modern Manufacturing Expo, the event organisers say. [ + ]
Highly sensitive robot gripper: no need for pneumatics
Researchers have developed a gripper that can transport fragile objects from one production step to the next without damaging them. [ + ]
Researchers develop gripper that grasps by reflex
Rather than start from scratch after a failed attempt, the pick-and-place robot adapts in the moment to get a better hold. [ + ]
IICA announces Technology Expo in Singleton
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (IICA) will hold a Technology Expo in Singleton in June. [ + ]
Prime Minister launches Eris rocket at Gilmour Space Technologies
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has formally unveiled the Eris rocket, Australia’s first home-grown orbital launch vehicle. [ + ]
Ampcontrol acquires mining support company Androck
Ampcontrol says its investment in Androck backs its strategic plans for growth and expansion in renewable energy manufacturing. [ + ]
Claroty's Team82 uncovers Teltonika IIoT router critical vulnerabilities
Researchers have discovered three unique attack vectors in Teltonika 4G router cloud management platforms that could allow attackers to take control and gain access to networks. [ + ]
India's robot boom hits all-time high
India enters world's top 10 in annual robot installations. [ + ]
ABB and Wellington Water win smart water project award
ABB and Wellington Water have won "Smart Project of the Year" in the Global Water Awards. [ + ]
Aussie manufacturing success: Tritium announces record results
Tritium DCFC has announced that it set a new production record and continues expansion of its US factory. [ + ]
CSIRO appoints new energy director
The CSIRO has announced that Dr Dietmar Tourbier has been appointed Director of Energy following a competitive international recruitment search. [ + ]
University of Newcastle joins hydrogen partnership
The University of Newcastle has taken another step in its efforts to deliver hydrogen innovations. [ + ]
Using mechanical vibrations to power IoT networks
Researchers have developed nanogenerators based on a new piezoelectric material that can convert mechanical vibrations into electricity which could power IoT devices. [ + ]
Highly dexterous robot hand can operate without vision
Researchers at Columbia University have designed a dexterous robot hand that combines an advanced sense of touch with motor-learning algorithms. [ + ]
Fortescue's Iron Bridge commences magnetite production
Fortescue Metals Group has announced that it has successfully made its first magnetite product at Iron Bridge. [ + ]
