Industry News
Australian barriers to smart manufacturing identified: report
A study into the state of smart manufacturing has found over 40% of manufacturers struggle to outpace competitors due to lack of technology and skilled workforce. [ + ]
Autonomous mine meets safety metrics
An iron ore mining project in Western Australia is converting its trucks to a driverless operation, which will bring significant benefits to worker safety. [ + ]
Mechanical engineering reinstated on NSW Skills List
Engineers Australia has announced that migrant mechanical engineers residing in, or outside of, NSW have now been included on the NSW Skills List. [ + ]
Ampcontrol partners with schools outreach program to boost women in STEM industries
Ampcontrol has announced it is strengthening its commitment to providing a diverse workforce through its sponsorship of the HunterWiSE schools outreach program. [ + ]
Economical and resource-saving green hydrogen
An international team of researchers from Germany and New Zealand is working on improving the efficiency of the emerging AEM electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen. [ + ]
Plan to recycle solar panels in Queensland
The Queensland Government has unveiled a draft e-products plan in which solar panels could be banned from being dumped in landfills within 10 years. [ + ]
Swanbank power station to be converted to a clean energy hub
The Swanbank coal-fired power station at Ipswich is to be transformed with a 250 MW battery. [ + ]
Swinburne enters the metaverse with Factory of Future digital twin
Swinburne University of Technology has announces that its state-of-the-art Factory of the Future will be the latest space to enter the metaverse. [ + ]
CDU launches micro-credentials in robotics and automation
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is launching a collaboration with Diverseco to enable Territorians to upskill in the latest advancements in robotics and automation. [ + ]
Aspen Technology introduces emissions management solution
The AspenTech emissions management solution is designed to provide decision support capability with data across an organisation. [ + ]
D-Link launches 5G industrial gateway
D-Link Australia has launched a dual-SIM industrial gateway specifically designed to address IoT connectivity demands for Industry 4.0. [ + ]
Automated robotics to be showcased at AMW2023
The Robotics & Automation Zone at Australian Manufacturing Week will feature the latest state-of-the-art robotic equipment and processes. [ + ]
Is Australia in the race to become a clean energy superpower?
As global economies enter into a bidding war for dominance of hydrogen production, Australia is at risk of being left behind in the race to clean energy. [ + ]
ASTM to develop standard test methods for robot grasp strength
ASTM International's robotics, automation and autonomous systems committee is developing a proposed standard on grasp strength of robot end effectors. [ + ]
The risks and rewards of green hydrogen in mining: report
Consulting firm dss+ has released a report on green hydrogen transformation in mining. [ + ]
