Industry News
ABB and FLSmidth collaboration to improve mining industry performance
ABB and FLSmidth have announced a collaboration to investigate how to improve environmental performance, safety and productivity for the mining industry. [ + ]
AspenTech acquires inmation Software
Acquisition to strengthen AspenTech's ability to help customers realise business value from industrial data. [ + ]
Emerson announces DCS update
Emerson says Version 15 of the DeltaV DCS helps plants digitally transform operations through improved production optimisation and enhanced operator performance. [ + ]
Markforged large-format FX20 3D printer now available in Australia
The latest Markforged 3D printer is capable of printing production-ready parts in a build chamber five times the size of previous models. [ + ]
Gilmour Space offers demo satellite mission from Australia in 2024
An Australian space technology company is offering rideshare missions to space, reducing cost and complexity for customers. [ + ]
Robot installations reached 'all-time high' in 2021: report
The latest World Robotics Report from the IFR shows an all-time high of 517,385 new industrial robots installed in 2021 in factories around the world. [ + ]
FFI gets green light to explore potential WA Mid West hub
Fortescue Future Industries has been allocated land by the WA Government to progress its proposed project for green hydrogen and ammonia export. [ + ]
Deakin University opens battery research and innovation hub
Deakin University has launched a $10.3 million world-class facility for advanced battery design, fabrication and testing, located in Burwood, Victoria. [ + ]
Federal government to boost funding for Factory of the Future
The federal government has announced support for the expansion of the Factory of the Future in Adelaide. [ + ]
IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses
The IICA has announced that it will be holding additional Functional Safety Engineer training courses this year, in Perth and online. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation announces FactoryTalk Design Hub
The cloud software suite utilises five core solutions as it merges improved collaboration and productivity for design teams. [ + ]
Ultimaker and MakerBot announce completion of merger
New private company will focus on accelerating 3D printing innovation and global adoption of desktop 3D printing solutions. [ + ]
Grants to help WA industries cut greenhouse gas emissions
The Western Australian Government has announced a $15 million grants program to help WA's heavy industry transition to net zero carbon emissions. [ + ]
Applied EV selects Siemens' software to help develop AV systems
Australian company Applied EV is using Siemens' software to support the design, quality assurance and build of its next-generation autonomous vehicles. [ + ]
UTS teams up with Young Henrys to make smarter beer
The UTS Industry 4.0 Brewery is a 5G-connected microbrewery and uses machine learning to optimise processing conditions. [ + ]
