Industry News
Nike "transforming its supply chain" with 1000 collaborative robots
Nike says it is "transforming its supply chain" to meet the needs of its customers globally, and is investing in 1000 robots. [ + ]
Survey reveals relationship between digitalisation and sustainability
An ABB survey of 765 decision-makers reveals that while 96% believe digitalisation is essential to sustainability, just 35% have implemented IIoT at scale. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Bonfiglioli celebrates international milestone
Bonfiglioli has celebrated the manufacture of its millionth product at its Italian EVO plant, which is Industry 4.0 enabled and uses renewable energy for power. [ + ]
Decarbonisation tech instantly converts CO2 to solid carbon
RMIT researchers have discovered a way to use liquid metals to turn carbon dioxide into solid carbon instantly. [ + ]
Emerson develops silencer to reduce pipe noise
The Fisher WhisperTube modal attenuator provides noise reduction in compressible fluid service to improve worker safety, with no impact to process flow. [ + ]
UR announces record annual turnover
Collaborative robot manufacturer Universal Robots has reported a record annual revenue over the pandemic. [ + ]
70% of energy suppliers working towards net zero
A new survey shows that Australian energy suppliers are actively engaged in implementing strategies to help achieve net zero goals. [ + ]
Fortescue acquires stake in SA green hydrogen company
Fortescue Future Industries acquires a stake in Sparc Hydrogen to develop and commercialise next-generation green hydrogen technology. [ + ]
Furniture fitting specialist Blum builds futureproof warehouse
Custom furniture fitting specialist Blum has consolidated its Australian distribution into one warehouse with a Swisslog automation solution. [ + ]
BHP extends low carbon steel research partnership
BHP has announced it will extend its partnership with the Centre for Ironmaking Materials Research (CIMR) at the University of Newcastle. [ + ]
Global survey reveals widespread impact of ransomware in APAC
Research by Claroty shows that 80% of organisations in APAC have been affected by ransomware and over half paid the ransom. [ + ]
UK scientists develop flying robots with flapping wings
A new drive system for flapping wing autonomous robots does away with the need for conventional motors and gears. [ + ]
Federal government co-invests in high-tech ore sorting process
The Mt Carbine tungsten mine near Cairns, Australia's only primary tungsten producer, will invest in Australian advanced minerals processing technology. [ + ]
KUKA announces hygienic robots
New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements. [ + ]
