Industry News
Australia and Germany fund Vast Solar green methanol production
Vast Solar has been selected by the Australian and German governments for funding to advance green methanol production to power zero emission shipping and aviation. [ + ]
Rotork launches a new Reliability Services program
Process valve manufacturer Rotork has launched a three-tiered Reliability Services program worldwide. [ + ]
Emerson goes public over offers to acquire National Instruments
Public proposal follows eight months of unsuccessful private offers to NI. [ + ]
Extracting silicon from used solar panels for better batteries
Researchers at Deakin University have announced that they have developed a sustainable way to address the issue of recycling end-of-life solar panels. [ + ]
Winged robot can land like a bird
Research robot opens up possibilities for bird-like robot autonomy outdoors. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Local industry opportunities in Black Hawk acquisition
Australian industry opportunities were highlighted in the announcement of new helicopters for the Australian Army. [ + ]
BHP celebrating 10 years of remote operations
BHP's WA Iron Ore operation is celebrating 10 years of its remote operations centre in Perth. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
