Industry News
Tentacle gripper can gently grasp fragile objects
Jellyfish-like soft gripper mimics the mechanics of curly hair. [ + ]
ABB unveils smallest industrial robot
ABB has launched its smallest ever industrial robot, designed for use in the small electronics market. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Tonsley Innovation District joins global network of excellence
Tonsley Innovation District in South Australia has been named an inaugural member of the Global Network of Innovation Districts. [ + ]
Leilac licenses low-emission cement tech to Heidelberg Materials
Calix subsidiary Leilac has announced a global licence agreement for the use of its decarbonisation technology with Heidelberg Materials. [ + ]
Emerson announces DCS update
Emerson says Version 15 of the DeltaV DCS helps plants digitally transform operations through improved production optimisation and enhanced operator performance. [ + ]
ABB and FLSmidth collaboration to improve mining industry performance
ABB and FLSmidth have announced a collaboration to investigate how to improve environmental performance, safety and productivity for the mining industry. [ + ]
AspenTech acquires inmation Software
Acquisition to strengthen AspenTech's ability to help customers realise business value from industrial data. [ + ]
Gilmour Space offers demo satellite mission from Australia in 2024
An Australian space technology company is offering rideshare missions to space, reducing cost and complexity for customers. [ + ]
Markforged large-format FX20 3D printer now available in Australia
The latest Markforged 3D printer is capable of printing production-ready parts in a build chamber five times the size of previous models. [ + ]
Robot installations reached 'all-time high' in 2021: report
The latest World Robotics Report from the IFR shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots installed in 2021 in factories around the world. [ + ]
FFI gets green light to explore potential WA Mid West hub
Fortescue Future Industries has been allocated land by the WA Government to progress its proposed project for green hydrogen and ammonia export. [ + ]
Deakin University opens battery research and innovation hub
Deakin University has launched a $10.3 million world-class facility for advanced battery design, fabrication and testing, located in Burwood, Victoria. [ + ]
Federal government to boost funding for Factory of the Future
The federal government has announced support for the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. [ + ]
IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses
The IICA has announced that it will be holding additional Functional Safety Engineer training courses this year, in Perth and online. [ + ]
