Industry News
Endress+Hauser receives top rating for sustainability
The group has achieved Gold Recognition Level in the global EcoVadis audit for the fourth time in a row. [ + ]
Unilever to produce and donate new hand sanitiser
Unilever Australia & New Zealand has announced it will be producing hand sanitiser to help meet national demand and assist in the fight against COVID-19. [ + ]
OPC UA companion specification to be developed for CIP
ODVA has launched a joint working group with the OPC Foundation to develop an OPC UA companion specification to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). [ + ]
What COVID-19 has taught us thus far: advice from Open IIoT
In our earnest fight for humanity, the world economy is set to lose $1 trillion as we scramble to recoup our losses and reignite companies around the world. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser launches IIoT ecosystem
Service combines digital services and system components to simplify maintenance and improve lifecycle and asset management. [ + ]
Omron offers free e-learning options
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many people to work from home, which for some will present an outstanding opportunity for online learning. [ + ]
Calls for manufacturing to be designated an essential industry
AMTIL has backed calls for manufacturing to be classified as an essential industry in the event of a more severe lockdown to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Engineers Australia announces partnership with Autodesk
Autodesk supports the tertiary community by providing students, educators and institutions free access to 3D design software, learning tools and programs. [ + ]
Improving human-to-robot handovers
Grasp classification system improves cobot interaction. [ + ]
ABB accelerates remote connectivity during COVID-19 crisis
Company expedites rollout of and access to remote service tools and digital solutions across critical industries. [ + ]
Celeros Flow Technology launched after spin-off from SPX Flow
Celeros Flow Technology has been launched as a standalone company following the divestiture by SPX FLOW of its Power & Energy division. [ + ]
Lower for longer: extended downturn for chemical sector
Economic impact of COVID-19 pandemic hits oil, polyethylene markets. [ + ]
Control Logic branches out into sanitisers and disinfectants
The Australian-made sanitiser and disinfectant range is said to provide up to 24 hours of continuous protection. [ + ]
COVID-19 impact: mobile robotics market to grow
A new ABI Research white paper identifies the short- and long-term impacts the global pandemic will have on industrial, collaborative and commercial robotics. [ + ]
Chinese LiDAR sensor wins Edison Award, helps in pandemic
The RoboSense RS-LiDAR-M1 is a compact MEMS LiDAR sensor that incorporates sensor hardware and AI perception algorithms in the one unit. [ + ]
