Industry News
IChemE announces Global Awards 2021 finalists
A number of Australian organisations and individuals are among more than 120 finalist entries from across 20 countries for the IChemE Global Awards. [ + ]
Roma North Gas Processing Facility expansion completed
A $15 million expansion of the Roma North Gas Processing Facility is now complete, bringing a boost to the Maranoa region. [ + ]
ABB and Stäubli to collaborate on electric mine solutions
ABB has signed a memorandum with Stäubli Electrical Connectors to develop solutions for the transition to all-electric mines. [ + ]
Crosser launches hyperautomation solution
Swedish software company Crosser has announced a hyperautomation solution for intelligent workflows in industrial organisations. [ + ]
BHP and Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks
BHP has announced a partnership with Caterpillar to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Engineers Australia updates climate change action platform
Engineers Australia has released its Draft Engineers Australia Position on Climate Change. [ + ]
Australia's target to bring laser technology up to speed
UniSA has been awarded a federal government contract to develop high-powered laser technology for the defence and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]
Curtin University industry technology to be pilot tested in Malaysia
3D-printed structured packing technology for chemical processing to be tested at Curtin University pilot plant. [ + ]
WA company launches world’s first Ex-rated inspection robot
The spider-like Magneto-EX with its magnetic feet is the first system to be developed that is suitable for use in hazardous area inspections. [ + ]
Flexicon relocates and expands Australian operations
Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd, manufacturer of bulk materials handling equipment, has announced that it has expanded its Australian operations. [ + ]
Ampcontrol and PPK Mining Equipment introduce electric mine vehicle
Two Australian manufacturing and technology companies have partnered to deliver battery-electric vehicle (BEV) solutions for underground mining applications. [ + ]
Made4CNC launches automatic CNC door opening system for robots
A Danish company says it has solved a well-known and previously “unsolvable challenge” in the metal industry. [ + ]
NERA launches platform to connect hydrogen industry to global market
HyCapability is an online platform to support the growth and development of Australia's hydrogen equipment, technology and services industry. [ + ]
Bosch opens new Manufacturing Automation Centre
Bosch has announced the opening of a $17 million Manufacturing Automation Centre in Clayton, Victoria. [ + ]
Revenues from warehouse robotics to exceed US$51 billion by 2030
ABI Research says that evolving e-commerce fulfilment operations and technical improvements in robotics and AI are rapidly growing the commercial robotics market. [ + ]
