Rockwell Automation invests in AI
13 November, 2017Rockwell Automation recently announced its investment in The Hive, a Silicon Valley innovation fund and co-creation studio, to gain access to an ecosystem of innovators and technology start-ups with a focus on applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to industrial automation.
Manufacturing in Australia is not dead — it's transforming
10 November, 2017Despite the shutdown of the automobile industry in Australia after almost a century of car making, manufacturing is alive and well, says an industry expert.
Express access to industrial electrical and networking products
16 October, 2017LAPP EXPRESS is operated by Engineering Computer Services (ECS), a New Zealand business that has a history of providing solutions to process and automation engineers for more than 30 years.
Rio Tinto completes first fully autonomous rail journey in WA
09 October, 2017Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses towards full commissioning of its AutoHaul project in late 2018.
ABB and Northvolt partner to build Europe's largest battery factory
29 September, 2017Northvolt is going to build Europe's largest and most advanced lithium-ion battery factory in Sweden.
Treotham Automation celebrates 25 years
05 September, 2017Founded by Mikael Paltoft in 1992, Treotham began as a very small business selling just chains and accessories out of Mikael's home garage.
LogiCamms announces collaboration with Dassault Systèmes
19 July, 2017LogiCamms has signed a memorandum of understanding with Dassault Systèmes to jointly pursue technical and business opportunities in the natural resources, energy and utilities, and life sciences industries.
Phoenix Contact supports joint ongoing development of open-system smart grid platform
03 July, 2017Phoenix Contact Energy Automation GmbH is continuing to work closely together with SAG GmbH on the iNES system solution to ensure energy grid optimisation.
First industrial-scale insect processing plant to be built in Europe
30 June, 2017Bühler Insect Technology has announced it will build its first industrial plant to process black solider flies for animal nutrition together with its partner Protix in the Netherlands.
GE and Solairedirect India form 25-year partnership
27 June, 2017GE will provide Solairedirect India with 140 MW of solar inverter technology and a service agreement for 25 years.
Vector awarded contract for NT battery storage
23 June, 2017Vector Energy has won a multimillion-dollar Australian contract to supply the Territory Generation Alice Springs Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project.
Innovation in mining
16 June, 2017 by Stewart JohnstonThrough the adoption of new digital technologies, the mining industry is beginning to acknowledge and appreciate the impact of innovation on its resource base, supply chain and equipment assets.
World's largest floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed
02 June, 2017Experimental floating solar generation system may acheive 11% greater efficiency due to the cooling effect of water.
GE supports power grids of the future with Europe's first MVDC link
22 May, 2017GE Energy Connections will deliver Europe's first medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) link as part of Scottish Power Energy Network's Angle-DC project in Anglesey and North Wales.
MESA MES/MOM training to be held in Melbourne
19 May, 2017ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty Ltd of Victoria is hosting an MES/MOM Methodologies Certificate of Competency training event in August.
