Industry News
WA to build automation and robotics test facility near Perth
The Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct in Neerabup, Western Australia is planned to be one of the biggest test facilities of its kind in the world. [ + ]
BioCina to make mRNA vaccines in Adelaide
BioCina has taken over a former Pfizer manufacturing facility. [ + ]
Researchers build a robot that can both walk and fly
Part robot, part drone, LEONARDO the bipedal robot can ride a skateboard and walk a slackline. [ + ]
Renewables driving National Electricity Market
Renewables are now playing a big part in ensuring a reliable supply of electricity in the National Electricity Market. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser expands production facility in Germany
Production of level and pressure measurement technology in Maulburg expanded. [ + ]
Booming hydrogen market heralds water technology opportunities
The global hydrogen market could grow to be worth up to US$12 trillion by 2050, and presents opportunities for water technology suppliers, according to a recent report. [ + ]
Comms Connect returns to Melbourne in 2022
Leading critical comms and public safety experts will cover the hot topics and latest trends from 8–10 March. [ + ]
Qld research to build reusable hypersonic launch vehicles
The University of Southern Queensland enters a framework agreement with Brisbane-based aerospace company Hypersonix Launch Systems. [ + ]
IICA to hold Technical Expo in Townsville
The IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation) has announced it is holding a Technology Expo in Townsville on 20 October. [ + ]
Electricity from the sun and water in French Guiana
A consortium of French companies has launched the construction of what is expected to be the world's largest hydrogen power plant. [ + ]
Severe vulnerabilities in Honeywell's Experion PKS disclosed
Claroty has disclosed three severe vulnerabilities in Honeywell's Experion PKS distributed control system. [ + ]
Hawk Measurement receives award for GWR level transmitter
Hawk Measurement has announced that it has received Chemical Processing’s Vaaler Award for its CGR guided wave radar level transmitter. [ + ]
IEC holds General Meeting in Dubai
The IEC is holding its General Meeting in Dubai on the theme 'Leading Industry 4.0 through standardization'. [ + ]
Ampcontrol engineer awarded M A Sargent engineering medal
Dr Ian Webster, Group Engineer Manager at Ampcontrol, has been named as joint winner of the esteemed M A Sargent Medal. [ + ]
BHP delivers first crystals from Kwinana nickel sulfate plant
BHP has produced the first nickel sulfate crystals from its nickel sulfate plant in Kwinana, south of Perth in Western Australia. [ + ]