Industry News
Fieldbus associations collaborate on test plan for TSN
A single common conformance test plan is to be developed for the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN Profile for Industrial Automation. [ + ]
Engineers Australia launches micro-credentials to boost engineering skills
Australia is in the grip of an engineering skills shortage. A new series of micro-credentials promises to help existing talent fill the gaps. [ + ]
Dragos and Emerson expand global cybersecurity agreement
Dragos extends ICS/OT cybersecurity to Emerson's DeltaV DCS to protect process industries. [ + ]
Swisslog and ATLC announce logistics automation event
Swisslog Australia and ATLC are hosting an “Afternoon of Automation” to discuss key trends in the automation industry and how they will affect companies in Australasia. [ + ]
New program to assist migrant engineers
Overseas-qualified engineers who are struggling to find work in Australia will benefit from a free online program offered by La Trobe University. [ + ]
Australia/US energy partnership to strengthen research collaboration
A new agreement between Australia and the US will see greater international research collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, electricity grids, hydrogen and plastic waste. [ + ]
Siemens cloud-based PLM software now available in ANZ
Siemens brings Teamcenter X cloud-based PLM to Australia and New Zealand, making PLM software available to more companies. [ + ]
Emerson technologies selected for hydrogen energy storage hub
Integrated control and safety platform to optimise green hydrogen production and storage facility. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Tech breakthrough could make oil refineries greener, hydrogen safer
Ball-milling process for gas separation. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
IICA announces Technology Expo in Albury
Albury is the heart of Australia's food processing industry. [ + ]
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. [ + ]