Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Australian PMI reports higher manufacturing input costs
The Ai Group's Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index showed mild growth in June but with higher input costs. [ + ]
NERA looking to showcase Australian clean energy technology
NERA is looking for Australia's leading clean energy technologies to showcase at one of the most important global energy events of 2022. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Asahi opens upgraded Queensland factory
The Asahi facility in Wulkuraka has had a $55 milion makeover and now has capacity to produce 300 million litres of non-alcoholic beverages a year. [ + ]
