Industry News
CSIRO releases collaboration readiness tool
CSIRO has launched a tool designed to help companies understand their characteristics and how to approach collaboration with R&D partners. [ + ]
OnRobot launches D:PLOY in Australia
OnRobot has launched what it says is the industry's first automated platform for deployment of collaborative applications in Australia. [ + ]
Robots are taking over jobs, but not at the rate we might think
There's no need to panic about a pending robot takeover just yet, says a new study from Brigham Young University. [ + ]
Claroty discovers path-traversal vulnerability in ABB flow computers
Claroty's Team82 research team has found a high-severity path-traversal vulnerability (CVE-2022-0902) in ABB's TotalFlow Flow Computers and Remote Controllers. [ + ]
AspenTech announces training in sustainability technology
Aspen Technology has announced the details of what it says is an industry-first Sustainability Training Program for customers and partners. [ + ]
Digi-Key launches Season 2 of Factory Tomorrow video series
Digi-Key Electronics has launched the second season of its Factory Tomorrow video series, which explores Industry 4.0 technologies such as AI and edge computing. [ + ]
ANYbotics opens commercial sales of inspection robot
ANYbotics has announced that it has opened commercial orders for ANYmal X, its Ex-certified, four-legged inspection robot. [ + ]
Manufacturing conditions flat in October: Ai Group
The Ai Group has reported that its Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index shows a flattening of manufacturing activity in October. [ + ]
Robotics companies call on policymakers not to allow weaponised robots
A group of leading robotics companies has sent an open letter to policymakers calling on them not to allow weaponised robots. [ + ]
Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects
Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair. [ + ]
BHP announces new wind and battery project in SA
BHP has signed a renewable Power Purchase Agreement with Neoen which is expected to meet half of the electricity needs for its Olympic Dam site. [ + ]
Enel Green Power and FFI announce green hydrogen partnership
Fortescue Future Industries and Enel Green Power S.p.A. say they will explore co-development of the green hydrogen value chain in Latin America and Australia. [ + ]
Capral introduces lower carbon aluminium for Australian manufacturers
LocAl aluminium is a lower-carbon primary aluminium option available across Capral's locally manufactured extruded aluminium products. [ + ]
FMG announces first ore processed at Iron Bridge Magnetite project
Fortescue Mining Group (FMG) has announced the first ore feed into the processing plant at its Iron Bridge Magnetite project in the Pilbara. [ + ]
ABB unveils smallest industrial robot
ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, designed for use in the small electronics market. [ + ]
