Industry News
Deakin partnership aims to convert old tyres into electricity
Deakin University is partnering with Clean Energy Resources to give tyres a new life as hydrogen, electricity and other reusable resources. [ + ]
AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies
MIT robotics researchers have found a way to make a robot manipulate large objects with its whole body, rather than just an end effector. [ + ]
Queensland announces September to be 'Manufacturing Month'
The Queensland Government recently announced September as 'Manufacturing Month' to put a spotlight on the industry. [ + ]
Thales Australia opens advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow
The new Lithgow Arms facility is a key milestone in the first phase of a plan to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 and integration hub. [ + ]
Scaling up solar and storage technologies in Victoria
ARENA has announced $10 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd to progress its solar and thermal storage technology towards commercialisation. [ + ]
Arnott’s Group opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood. [ + ]
IFS to acquire Falkonry AI
The acquisition of Falkonry, Inc. adds AI-generated anomaly detection to IFS systems for the automation and optimisation of processes. [ + ]
The role of AI in the changing manufacturing landscape
AI's role in the changing manufacturing landscape will be explored at the upcoming Smart Manufacturing Conference. [ + ]
Australian researchers to scale up infinite plastic recycling
Queanbeyan will become home to a leader in infinite recycling and decarbonised plastic management. [ + ]
NSW farmers to benefit from $94m wastewater facility upgrade
Two digesters have been installed at the North Head WRRF, which will increase the amount of biosolids that can be reused as agricultural fertiliser by almost double. [ + ]
Australian manufacturer laser-focused on new markets for recycling technology
ActionLaser has launched Australian-developed, laser-drilled, micro-perforated screens and sieves for global plastics recycling customers. [ + ]
IICA Technical Evening: Enhancing sustainability and smart manufacturing
The IICA has announced a Technical Evening on sustainability and smart manufacturing through the ongoing evolution of digitalisation. [ + ]
CSIRO founds company to pursue hydrogen game changer for heavy industry
Hadean Energy, a new company co-founded by CSIRO and RFC Ambrian, is on a mission to accelerate industrial decarbonisation. [ + ]
National Greenhouse Gas Inventory shows renewables are on the rise
The Australian Government has released the March 2023 Quarterly Update of Australia's National Greenhouse Gas Inventory. [ + ]
Australian shipbuilder to deliver the world's largest electric ship
Incat Tasmania says it is leading the world in producing pure-electric, lightweight, zero-emission ferries. [ + ]
