Industry News
ABB and Red Hat partner on scalable digital solutions
ABB has announced it will provide digital solutions to customers on demand and at scale using Red Hat OpenShift. [ + ]
Beckhoff introduces modular robot system
Beckhoff has introduced a modular robot concept, through a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together flexibly to suit the application. [ + ]
Emerson technologies selected for hydrogen energy storage hub
Integrated control and safety platform to optimise green hydrogen production and storage facility. [ + ]
IICA announces Technology Expo in Albury
Albury is the heart of Australia's food processing industry. [ + ]
How Wi-Fi 6/6E will enable Industry 4.0: report
A report from the Wireless Broadband Alliance explores how Wi-Fi’s latest features can meet the demanding requirements of existing and emerging IIoT applications. [ + ]
Tech breakthrough could make oil refineries greener, hydrogen safer
Ball-milling process for gas separation. [ + ]
Energy Next: using renewable energy for process heat
Electrify where you can or switch to renewable fuels where you must, says Jarrod Leak of the Australian Alliance for Energy Productivity. [ + ]
Festo identifying waste with artificial intelligence
High energy prices, increasing cost pressure and the goal of climate-neutral production have pushed energy efficiency to the top of the agenda in many companies. [ + ]
ABB collaborates with Microsoft on energy efficiency
ABB has announced that Microsoft has joined its Energy Efficiency Movement. [ + ]
Robotic maintenance inspections tested in the chemical industry
Evonik is using an autonomous robot to conduct maintenance and inspection tasks in critical areas at one of its chemical plants. [ + ]
AEMO says Australia is accelerating towards net zero
A report from the Australian Energy Market Operator has shown that Australia's transition to net zero is accelerating faster than expected. [ + ]
BHP to receive 'world first' carbon neutral conveyor belt
China's Wuxi Boton has announced what it says are the world's first carbon neutral conveyor belts for delivery to BHP's Spence copper mine in Chile. [ + ]
Renewables remain cheapest, but cost reductions on hold: CSIRO
Renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity generation option in Australia, CSIRO's annual GenCost report has found. [ + ]
APAC organisations most receptive to smart manufacturing: report
In a recent market research study, most APAC organisations reported a shorter timeframe than those in other regions for adoption of smart manufacturing solutions. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney
The Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 promises a live, interactive learning experience with a trade show featuring over 100 brands, talks and communal forums. [ + ]