Industry News
ABB enables trial of remotely operated passenger ferry
A remotely piloted passenger ferry has been tested for the first time near Helsinki harbour. [ + ]
OPC UA including TSN initiative well accepted
The OPC UA including TSN initiative announced by OPC Foundation on 5 November has already been joined by many major industrial automation suppliers. [ + ]
Monash pours energy into clean water future
Engineers at Monash University have created technology that can purify water faster and more energy efficiently than ever before. [ + ]
AMMA report calls for flexible regulation for future work
Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has released a report sparking a fresh debate on workplace regulation. [ + ]
Nord Drivesystems joins Open IIoT Panel
Nord Drivesystems has joined SMC Pneumatics, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff and ZI-Argus in an expert panel. [ + ]
Sonnen begins battery production in former Holden plant
German energy storage provider Sonnen has begun assembling batteries in South Australia. [ + ]
Amazon launches cloud robotics platform
The cloud robotics race is on, with the three key cloud platforms announcing solutions. [ + ]
Boeing and SparkCognition to build autonomous air navigation
Companies to build AI- and blockchain-powered airspace management software platform. [ + ]
Siemens to deliver solar farm synchronous condenser in Vic
The 265 MW solar farm located near Ouyen, Victoria, is expected to be the largest in the state when it starts commercial operations in late 2019. [ + ]
Sydney plastics manufacturer to build US plant
Australian polyeurethane producer to create jobs at new plant in North Carolina. [ + ]
Lithium battery cathode material produced from mine waste
New process removes the requirement for generation of high-purity lithium hydroxide or carbonate. [ + ]
Hydrogen partnership to benefit R&D, jobs, exports
CSIRO has announced it will partner with Fortescue Metals Group on hydrogen technologies to support the development of new industries. [ + ]
Queensland opens up domestic gas for manufacturing
The Queensland Government has opened up gas fields for exploration on the basis that the supply will be only for local manufacturing customers. [ + ]
IoTSF publishes IoT security architecture white paper
The IoT Security Foundation has announced a white paper that outlines the benefits of taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems. [ + ]
Schneider Electric endorses initiative to drive IIoT adoption
Schneider Electric will take a seat on the board of the OPC Foundation. [ + ]
