Industry News
Winged robot can land like a bird
Research robot opens up possibilities for bird-like robot autonomy outdoors. [ + ]
Emerson goes public over offers to acquire National Instruments
Public proposal follows eight months of unsuccessful private offers to NI. [ + ]
NSW Government releases first robot safety guidelines
The NSW Government's Centre for Work Health and Safety has released a set of guidelines for working safely with collaborative robots. [ + ]
Major upgrade to water resource recovery facility in Sydney
Sydney Water has awarded a contract to Fulton Hogan for the first two upgrades at the Rouse Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney's North West. [ + ]
WA rare earths project to boost jobs and net zero goals
The Australian Government has announced that it will increase support to the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia's Gascoyne Region. [ + ]
BHP celebrating 10 years of remote operations
BHP's WA Iron Ore operation is celebrating 10 years of its remote operations centre in Perth. [ + ]
Local industry opportunities in Black Hawk acquisition
Australian industry opportunities were highlighted in the announcement of new helicopters for the Australian Army. [ + ]
Claroty reveals exploitable vulnerabilities in GE Proficy Historian
Claroty's Team82 cybersecurity research team has announced that it has uncovered five exploitable vulnerabilities in GE Proficy Historian. [ + ]
Register now for Australian Manufacturing Week
Registrations are now open for Australian Manufacturing Week (AMW2023), held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from 9–12 May 2023. [ + ]
Reminder of mandatory engineer registration in Victoria
From 1 June 2023, electrical and electronics professional engineers practising in Victoria will need to be registered to work in the state. [ + ]
Tritium to supply EV chargers for BP across Europe, US and Australia
Tritium’s largest order to date will deliver fast chargers across the US, UK, Europe and Australia. [ + ]
WAE announces prototype battery system for mining haul trucks
Fortescue has taken delivery of Australia's first prototype battery system designed for a zero-emission battery electric mining haul truck. [ + ]
Australian bricklaying robot can complete a house in one day
Perth-based FBR has announced the completion of its next-generation bricklaying robot and is offering a 'Wall as a Service' program. [ + ]
Emerson introduces PRV technology to reduce emissions
Emerson says its Balanced Diaphragm and Bellows Leak Detection pressure relief valve solutions improve performance, safety and reliability while reducing emissions. [ + ]
Engineering skills deficit now a crisis: Engineers Australia
The engineering peak body is raising the alarm over a 41% increase in engineering vacancies over the past 12 months. [ + ]
