Industry News
Robotics-as-a-service a growing market in logistics
Between 6% and 8% of total revenue in the mobile robotics for logistics market comes from robotics-as-a-service, according to research company IDTechEx. [ + ]
Next Generation Trams project to use local manufacturing
The Victorian Government has announced that Bombardier Transportation Australia has been awarded a contract to build 100 new and accessible trams. [ + ]
CSIRO partners to take on challenges with next-generation graduates
More than 75 businesses and universities will support 165 university scholarships to tackle 12 real-world challenges. [ + ]
Researchers convert solar energy to electricity on demand
Researchers in Sweden have developed a system that can store the sun's energy as a liquid for up to 18 years and then convert it into electricity when needed. [ + ]
ANU sees bleak outlook for Australian coal exports to China
According to resaerchers at ANU, China's demand for coal imports, including from Australia, will drop significantly by 2025. [ + ]
Emerson expands visibility of asset health
Emerson says its latest release of AMS Machine Works enables holistic condition monitoring programs for critical assets. [ + ]
CSIRO invests $200 million in future science
CSIRO's future science platforms aim to tackle energy storage, carbon locking, immune resilience and the bioeconomy. [ + ]
Glencore and General Motors sign Australian cobalt supply agreement
Glencore has announced that it has reached a multiyear agreement with General Motors for the supply of cobalt for EV batteries. [ + ]
ABB announces large robots designed for precision material handling
ABB says its latest large robots increase speed and flexibility for material handling in EV battery production amongst other complex applications. [ + ]
Mathworks MATLAB EXPO 2022 registration open
Participants can select from over 50 sessions, plenary presentations and interactive workshops highlighting the latest features and capabilities of MATLAB and Simulink. [ + ]
UQ collaborates on a trailblazing sustainable energy project
UQ has announced it will play a crucial role in a multimillion-dollar project to build commercialisation in Australia's critical mineral supply chain. [ + ]
HMS announces communication solutions for battery energy storage
HMS Networks has announced several communication solutions for the rapidly expanding battery market. [ + ]
Fine whisky detector to combat fraudsters
In an effort to combat counterfeits, UTS researchers have developed an e-nose that can distinguish different types of whisky in less than four minutes. [ + ]
LNG Jobs Taskforce study underway in Western Australia
LNG Jobs Taskforce commences WA carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and carbon capture and storage (CCS) study. [ + ]
IChemE announces new books on sustainability, safety and design
Twenty-five new technical books have been added to Knovel for members of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. [ + ]
