Industry News
National Group expands into mining automation
Acquisition of the Wolff Group introduces semi-autonomous mining technologies. [ + ]
Vale completes important stage in tailings containment and treatment
Sheet pilings curtain and water treatment plant are part of a set of projects which contribute to reduce tailings flow into the Paraopeba River. [ + ]
Honeywell unveils new approach to engineering an ICS
New system shifts I/O to the field and makes it fully accessible to any controller, while moving IT compute infrastructure from onsite to offsite. [ + ]
Rapid changes in global energy use to 2050 predicted
A recent report by McKinsey predicts rapid changes in energy consumption and production patterns worldwide, but not enough to halt global warming. [ + ]
Symposium on advances in corrosion science and engineering
The ACA will be hosting an international symposium focusing on the latest advances in corrosion science and corrosion engineering in July. [ + ]
CSIRO to hold 'Digital Twin' symposium for metal AM
The CSIRO will be holding a one-day symposium in Melbourne on 4 July titled the ‘Towards a True Digital Twin’ Symposium. [ + ]
ABB utilising 5G-based industrial AI application in Finland
An ABB plant in Helsinki producing low-voltage drives has started using a 5G wireless-based AI application for routine production purposes. [ + ]
Report on deadly oil rig explosion to find company culpable
Alarms were off, protocol absent when five died in explosive blowout. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric to acquire software company ICONICS
Acquisition will enhance software product line-up to strengthen e-F@ctory integrated solution. [ + ]
Researchers develop ultra-compact syngas reactor
Researchers in Denmark have developed a new and compact approach to producing syngas that reduces CO2 emissions. [ + ]
Queensland opens more LNG leases for local supply
New joint venture approved to seek gas for supply to local Australian manufacturers. [ + ]
ABB non-invasive sensor wins German innovation award
ABB has received recognition by the German Design Council for its non-invasive temperature sensing technology. [ + ]
Australian hydrogen standards committee established
The committee is seen as a key enabler to drive national agreement and recommendations to enhance the development of the emerging hydrogen industry. [ + ]
MOVUS and Denver partner on industrial asset management
The strategic partnership aims to automate the input of real-time asset condition data into EAM systems. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser invests further in sensor technology
E+H subsidiary Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG expands its plant in Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland. [ + ]
