Industry News
Stäubli software enables robot programming through PLCs
Stäubli has launched a software solution that will enable robot programming to be implemented in the future via a PLC. [ + ]
KUKA announces hygienic robots
New robot variants are designed to avoid potential contamination and comply with the highest hygiene requirements. [ + ]
MiR autonomous mobile robot sales increase by 42% in 2021
MiR is seeing strong sales from companies within the logistics and consumer packaged goods sectors wanting to optimise and automate their internal transport. [ + ]
Industry-driven demand for automation spurs machine vision market
APAC will remain largest and fastest-growing market for machine vision systems over the forecast period, says Frost & Sullivan. [ + ]
Claroty releases free EtherNet/IP stack detector tool
The Claroty research team has released a custom, generic EtherNet/IP stack detection tool to simplify protocol identification. [ + ]
AspenTech makes AI predictions for 2022
The application of artificial intelligence in industry is set to accelerate over the next few years. [ + ]
FANUC introduces robot with 1-tonne payload
The M-1000iA robot has a 1000 kg payload and a 3253 mm horizontal reach. [ + ]
Registrations now open for AUSPACK 2022
Registrations for processing and packaging trade event AUSPACK 2022, to be held from 17–20 May in Melbourne, are now open. [ + ]
Australia sending first shipment of hydrogen to Japan
The HESC project is said to be the first in the world to make, liquefy and transport liquid hydrogen by sea to an international market. [ + ]
Digitalisation in pulp and paper to exceed US$3.6 billion: report
Device and application platform services, data analytics and IoT security are among the necessary technologies to avoid unplanned downtime and improve OEE. [ + ]
Thales Australia to expand advanced manufacturing in Lithgow
The new development will deliver an advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 plant for the precision manufacture of next generation Australian-designed weapon systems. [ + ]
Australia's largest rocket engine test a success
At just over 110 kN of thrust, the test generated enough force to lift four SUVs off the ground. [ + ]
New release of ABB Ability Sugar Library to boost flexibility
Digital application library now enables sustainability advantages for sugar processing companies. [ + ]
Modern manufacturing: more than a buzzword
Modern Manufacturing Town Hall event to run in March. [ + ]
Power station charged over arc flash death
Energy Australia Yallourn Pty Ltd has been charged with three breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. [ + ]




