Industry News
SYSPRO announces new ERP release
SYSPRO says it is delivering improved supply chain connectivity, efficient internal control and data-driven decision-making in its latest ERP release. [ + ]
Coopers expands on the back of pandemic beer sales
Coopers Brewery has unveiled plans to significantly expand its onsite warehousing capacity as it records increased beer sales across the country. [ + ]
Calix files a patent for zero emissions iron and steel
Calix has announced a patent encompassing a new application of its core technology for the production of zero CO2-emissions iron and steel. [ + ]
Cultural divide between IT and OT teams still a cybersecurity issue: report
The cultural divide between IT and OT teams blocks 65% of organisations from having a unified cybersecurity strategy, according to a Ponemon Institute survey. [ + ]
Automated centre to provide 24/7 click and collect
SKUtopia is partnering with Swisslog to provide an automated micro-fulfilment centre with 24/7 click and collect in Sydney. [ + ]
UR says Q3 results are a strong indication of future growth
Recent revenue growth at Universal Robots is indicating a strong future for the collaborative robot market. [ + ]
Orica to reduce GHG emissions with abatement technology
Orica has partnered with the NSW Government to reduce Kooragang Island GHG emissions by 48% using Australian-first abatement technology. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric launches online virtual factory tours
Tours provide access to digital manufacturing in practice. [ + ]
Science & Technology Australia wants "bold R&D investment"
Ahead of the 2022 election, Science & Technology Australia is calling for all parties to pledge bold R&D investment in order to achieve jobs and growth. [ + ]
Omron invests in Techman Robot
Omron has announced that it is taking a 10% stake in Taiwanese company Techman Robot, after establishing a strategic alliance in 2018. [ + ]
Claroty and Rockwell Automation unveil security integration
Claroty has announced a new integration between its Continuous Threat Detection (CTD) solution and Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk AssetCenter. [ + ]
Hypersonix to use Simcenter in design of hypersonic launch vehicle
Australian space startup Hypersonix will use Siemens' software in the design of its hydrogen-fuelled sustainable aerospace vehicles. [ + ]
Report sheds new light on future of critical metals demand
A new CSIRO report may change current views on the demand for critical metals in the energy transition. [ + ]
Tompkins Robotics automation solution delivering for Kmart Australia
Kmart Australia selected Tompkins Robotics' tSort automation solution to optimise its Auckland fulfilment operations. [ + ]
BOSCH to build graphene aluminium-ion battery plant for GMG
BOSCH will support GMG in developing the automation of the battery assembly process and support the scaling from a pilot into a fully automated plant. [ + ]