Industry News
ABB collaborates with Microsoft on energy efficiency
ABB has announced that Microsoft has joined its Energy Efficiency Movement. [ + ]
BHP to receive 'world first' carbon neutral conveyor belt
China's Wuxi Boton has announced what it says are the world's first carbon neutral conveyor belts for delivery to BHP's Spence copper mine in Chile. [ + ]
AEMO says Australia is accelerating towards net zero
A report from the Australian Energy Market Operator has shown that Australia's transition to net zero is accelerating faster than expected. [ + ]
Renewables remain cheapest, but cost reductions on hold: CSIRO
Renewables remain the cheapest new-build electricity generation option in Australia, CSIRO's annual GenCost report has found. [ + ]
Robotic maintenance inspections tested in the chemical industry
Evonik is using an autonomous robot to conduct maintenance and inspection tasks in critical areas at one of its chemical plants. [ + ]
APAC organisations most receptive to smart manufacturing: report
In a recent market research study, most APAC organisations reported a shorter timeframe than those in other regions for adoption of smart manufacturing solutions. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show returns to Sydney
The Workplace Health & Safety Show 2022 promises a live, interactive learning experience with a trade show featuring over 100 brands, talks and communal forums. [ + ]
Construction begins on Australia's first iron flow battery hub
The Queensland Government has announced that construction has begun in Maryborough of Australia's first large-scale iron flow battery manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser expands Swiss flowmeter facility
With the expansion of its campus in Reinach, Endress+Hauser is creating more space for the production of flow measurement technology and IIoT development. [ + ]
CSIRO launches virtual Hydrogen Knowledge Centre
An online centre consolidating Australian hydrogen research and industry activities has been launched by CSIRO. [ + ]
AGIG supports Vic Government on gas substitution roadmap
AGIG says it welcomes the recognition of the need to accelerate decarbonising the gas sector. [ + ]
Australian–German business coalition plans hydrogen export to Germany
A group of German companies along with Fortescue Future Industries has released a roadmap to importing large amounts of green hydrogen from Australia into Germany. [ + ]
igus announces energy chain made entirely of recycled material
Motion plastics company igus has announced a range of energy chains made of recycled materials from its own e-chain recycling program. [ + ]
Semiconductor consortium established in NSW
The Semiconductor Sector Service Bureau (S3B) is funded by the NSW Government and will be located in the heart of Sydney's Tech Central precinct. [ + ]
NT investing $5 million in hydrogen industry
The Northern Territory Government has announced that it is investing $5 million to accelerate and expand the hydrogen industry in the NT. [ + ]
