Industry News
WA rare earths project to boost jobs and net zero goals
The Australian Government has announced that it will increase support to the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia's Gascoyne Region. [ + ]
Local industry opportunities in Black Hawk acquisition
Australian industry opportunities were highlighted in the announcement of new helicopters for the Australian Army. [ + ]
BHP celebrating 10 years of remote operations
BHP's WA Iron Ore operation is celebrating 10 years of its remote operations centre in Perth. [ + ]
Register now for Australian Manufacturing Week
Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023. [ + ]
Claroty reveals exploitable vulnerabilities in GE Proficy Historian
Claroty's Team82 cybersecurity research team has announced that it has uncovered five exploitable vulnerabilities in GE Proficy Historian. [ + ]
Reminder of mandatory engineer registration in Victoria
From 1 June 2023, electrical and electronics professional engineers practising in Victoria will need to be registered to work in the state. [ + ]
Tritium to supply EV chargers for BP across Europe, US and Australia
Tritium’s largest order to date will deliver fast chargers across the US, UK, Europe and Australia. [ + ]
WAE announces prototype battery system for mining haul trucks
Fortescue has taken delivery of Australia's first prototype battery system designed for a zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck. [ + ]
Australian bricklaying robot can complete a house in one day
Perth-based FBR has announced the completion of its next-generation bricklaying robot and is offering a 'Wall as a Service' program. [ + ]
Emerson introduces PRV technology to reduce emissions
Emerson says its Balanced Diaphragm and Bellows Leak Detection pressure relief valve solutions improve performance, safety and reliability while reducing emissions. [ + ]
Engineering skills deficit now a crisis: Engineers Australia
The engineering peak body is raising the alarm over a 41% increase in engineering vacancies over the past 12 months. [ + ]
ABB partners with Boliden to reduce carbon footprint of its products
ABB to use Boliden's certified recycled and low-carbon copper in electric motors and electromagnetic stirring technologies. [ + ]
Fortescue announces involvement in green iron smelting joint venture
Fortescue will provide knowledge about iron ore quality and preparation and will supply various iron ores for the new net-zero smelting plant in Austria. [ + ]
ARENA backs eight grid-scale batteries worth $2.7 billion
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced $176 million in conditional funding to eight grid-scale battery projects across Australia. [ + ]
Siemens launches three-year extended warranty on selected products
Siemens has announced an extended three-year warranty on selected automation and drives products purchased in Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
