Industry News
AI and hybrid edge–cloud solutions predicted to dominate IIoT in 2022
UK edge software company IOTech has unveiled a number of predictions for edge computing. [ + ]
AspenTech announces support for sustainability goals
A software update to aspenONE includes new models to help identify how to reduce emissions, capture carbon and enable recycling efficiencies. [ + ]
HeliMods fully digitalises its entire manufacturing process
The Australian aerospace technology company is the first of its size in the local aerospace sector to fully digitalise its entire product design and manufacturing process. [ + ]
First Watch secures NZ$3.5 million in second round of equity funding
New Zealand-based industrial cybersecurity company First Watch plans to enter the Australian market in the next 12 months. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
