Industry News
CSIRO's SWIRLFOW technology hits 25-year operating milestone
Industrial mixing technology SWIRLFLOW, developed in partnership with Queensland Alumina Limited, is celebrating 25 years of operations in alumina processing. [ + ]
igus receives UL approval for halogen-free TPE cables
Industrial cable manufacturer igus has announced that it is the world's first cable manufacturer to receive UL AWM certification for halogen-free TPE cables. [ + ]
Rio Tinto and Tas Govt to partner on Bell Bay sustainability
An MOU has been signed to investigate how the aluminium smelter can help support the development of new industries and more renewable energy supply. [ + ]
Australian engineering job vacancies hit 10-year high
The latest Australian Engineering Employment Vacancies Report from Engineers Australia shows demand for engineers has surged to a 10-year high. [ + ]
KUKA says new robot palletises faster than ever
The second generation of the KR QUANTEC PA palletising robot features a significant reduction in cycle times, according to the company. [ + ]
NSW Government announces expanded university collaboration
The NSW Government has announced that it has signed five-year Innovation Partnerships with a further 10 NSW public universities. [ + ]
IICA to hold Technology Expo in Wollongong
The IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation) has announced it is holding a Technology Expo in Wollongong on 30 March. [ + ]
47,000 cobots per annum in warehouses by 2026: report
ABI Research's latest white paper highlights 38 technology predictions for 2022 and beyond. [ + ]
Australian mining companies optimistic about the year ahead: report
Mining leaders are investing heavily in technology and innovation to reach sustainability, growth and productivity goals. [ + ]
Commitment to clean energy is crucial in lead-up to federal election
The Clean Energy Council is urging Australia's political leaders to commit to meeting the country's domestic electricity demand with clean energy by 2030. [ + ]
Emerson releases edge solutions for advanced IIoT applications
Ready-to-deploy solutions help OEMs and end users rapidly configure and implement advanced edge computing, visualisation and IIoT technology. [ + ]
Custom Denning to manufacture electric buses for NSW
Departing from the transport procurement policies of recent years, the NSW Government has announced it will purchase locally manufactured electric buses. [ + ]
LAPP Australia supplies custom cables for Aussie mine emergency system
Tailored cable solutions from LAPP Australia are being used in an innovative Australian-made lighting system designed for mine safety and emergency communication. [ + ]
Claroty identifies five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview software
Claroty's Team82 has disclosed details on five vulnerabilities in Moxa's MXview web-based network management system, all involving the MQTT protocol. [ + ]
RAM announced as Kaeser distributor in NT
Kaeser Compressors Australia has appointed Regional Asset Maintenance (RAM) as a distributor of the full range of Kaeser compressed air equipment. [ + ]