Industry News
IICA announces Technology Expo in Brisbane
The IICA is hosting a free face-to-face Technology Expo in Brisbane in May. [ + ]
Australian PMI: Manufacturing expanded in April despite challenges
Manufacturing expands but supply chain and labour constraints continue to grow. [ + ]
Funding boost for QUT renewable energy partnership
A QUT research and industry partnership to boost critical mineral production for renewable energy systems has received a government funding boost. [ + ]
exida launches self-paced operations and maintenance course
Safety and cybersecurity certification company exida has launched a self-paced operations and maintenance training course that can be completed online. [ + ]
MathWorks announces support for startups
Startup software suite provides early-stage companies with easier access to MATLAB and Simulink tools. [ + ]
IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses 2022
Register now to increase your skills and qualifications. [ + ]
Researchers develop solar cell that keeps working after sunset
Researchers from Stanford University have presented a photovoltaic cell that harvests energy from the environment during the day and night. [ + ]
Supply chain disruptions push manufacturers to the cloud
SYSPRO says its Cloud ERP solution is gaining traction as manufacturing needs shift amid ongoing supply chain disruptions. [ + ]
OFS partnership to drive US and Australian craft beer expansion
Software company OFS joins forces with US-based The 5th Ingredient to help the Australian and US craft brewing industries make more beer in less time with less waste. [ + ]
FFI and Firstgas to research hydrogen distribution in NZ
FFI and Firstgas have signed a non-binding MoU to identify opportunities to produce and distribute green hydrogen in New Zealand. [ + ]
Monash University opens new robotics research facility
The Monash University Faculty of Engineering has announced that it has launched a new world-class robotics research facility. [ + ]
Registration open for Energy Next exhibition
Registration is now open for Energy Next, a free-to-attend industry event focusing on the latest renewable energy and energy management technologies. [ + ]
Ampcontrol acquired by Washington H. Soul Pattinson
Investment house Washington H. Soul Pattinson has increased its shareholding in Ampcontrol Limited to full ownership. [ + ]
Underground hydrogen storage study launched
Research has been launched to assess the possibility of storing more hydrogen than is currently possible with surface-based technology. [ + ]
An easier way to teach robots new skills
Researchers have developed a technique that enables a robot to learn a new pick-and-place task with only a handful of human demonstrations. [ + ]