Industry News
Siemens to deliver solar farm synchronous condenser in Vic
The 265 MW solar farm located near Ouyen, Victoria, is expected to be the largest in the state when it starts commercial operations in late 2019. [ + ]
Boeing and SparkCognition to build autonomous air navigation
Companies to build AI- and blockchain-powered airspace management software platform. [ + ]
Sydney plastics manufacturer to build US plant
Australian polyeurethane producer to create jobs at new plant in North Carolina. [ + ]
Lithium battery cathode material produced from mine waste
New process removes the requirement for generation of high-purity lithium hydroxide or carbonate. [ + ]
Hydrogen partnership to benefit R&D, jobs, exports
CSIRO has announced it will partner with Fortescue Metals Group on hydrogen technologies to support the development of new industries. [ + ]
IoTSF publishes IoT security architecture white paper
The IoT Security Foundation has announced a white paper that outlines the benefits of taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems. [ + ]
Queensland opens up domestic gas for manufacturing
The Queensland Government has opened up gas fields for exploration on the basis that the supply will be only for local manufacturing customers. [ + ]
Schneider Electric endorses initiative to drive IIoT adoption
Schneider Electric will take a seat on the board of the OPC Foundation. [ + ]
CSIRO invests $35m in future of space and AI for Australia
CSIRO aims to help reinvent old industries and create new ones, as well as grow the capability of a new generation of researchers. [ + ]
Siemens wins training award for Industry 4.0 apprenticeships
Award given in recognition of the first-of-its-kind digital apprenticeship, launched by Siemens in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]
Bentley Systems to acquire machine learning specialist
Leveraging digital twins' analytics visibility for infrastructure asset performance. [ + ]
ABB opens advanced innovation and manufacturing hub in China
The new hub integrates all of ABB's activities in Xiamen to create a state-of-the-art campus specialising in advanced technologies. [ + ]
GE's first scalable additive systems ready for production
Modular system architecture with automation supports scalable serial production. [ + ]
AMS to be Bronkhorst distributor in Australia
As of 1 December 2018, AMS has been assigned to be the official distributor of Bronkhorst products for Australia and territories. [ + ]
Siemens gives half-billion-dollar software grant to UQ
Siemens announces over half a billion Australian dollars of in-kind commercial value grant of software for digital manufacturing to University of Queensland. [ + ]
