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ABB elected to the Industrial Internet Consortium Steering Committee

02 September, 2016

Eric Harper, a senior principal scientist specialising in software architecture and sustainable technologies at ABB's Corporate Research Center in the United States, will represent ABB in the IIC Steering Committee.


Wind cements place as cheapest energy in Australia

23 August, 2016

The price of wind power in Australia has dropped to a record low, making wind power the country's cheapest new electricity source.


Innovative Queensland companies save mines millions

19 August, 2016

Three Queensland companies are using the current mining downturn as an opportunity to develop innovative products that improve efficiencies and reduce costs, saving millions in dollars and resources.


Schneider Electric Australia and MPPIglobal aim to deliver productivity solutions to MMM

22 July, 2016

Schneider Electric has signed an agreement with MPPIglobal to work collaboratively together to deliver a real-time productivity (RTP) solution to its customers in the mining, metals and minerals industries.


Calls for a Silicon Valley-type hub for Brisbane

21 July, 2016

A cluster of manufacturers in south-east Queensland are calling for a high-tech manufacturing hub for Brisbane.


15-second flash charging enables CO2-free public transport in Geneva

19 July, 2016

Revolutionary technology requires no overhead lines and offers a silent and zero-emission mass transit solution as a viable alternative to diesel buses, providing a model for future urban transportation.


KUKA and Borgward Group form strategic partnership for flexible manufacturing

29 June, 2016

German automotive manufacturer Borgward Group and Augsburg-based company KUKA Roboter have formed a long-term strategic partnership.


Innovation policy should promote technology use, not just creation

28 June, 2016 by Rob Stummer, Managing Director, IFS Australia & New Zealand

The Australian Government's innovation agenda has declared a focus on start-up innovation, but appears not to lack any focus on the sort of innovation our industries need to be competitive today.


Worldwide coordination supports safe Ichthys start-up

24 June, 2016

A massive Australian LNG project operated by INPEX requires expertise to deliver safety systems as part of complex, multifaceted development.


World's longest rail tunnel completed

02 June, 2016

Switzerland has completed a 17-year project to dig the world's longest rail tunnel through the Alps.


Origin offers solar solution for manufacturing industry

10 May, 2016

Origin's Solar as a Service allows manufacturing companies to enjoy the benefits of low-cost solar energy without having to make the capital investment in the solar system.


ABB and Aker Solutions to work together on subsea oil and gas

28 April, 2016

The business alliance will bring subsea solutions to the next level with ABB power and automation technology.


Emerson partners with the energy industry to recover dead money

01 March, 2016

With volatile, low energy prices worldwide, Emerson is partnering with the energy industry to take back hundreds of billions in "dead money" and get the most from capital investments.


ABB to improve uptime and reduce maintenance costs for unmanned oil platforms

29 February, 2016

ABB has won orders from National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for the delivery of electrical and telecommunication systems to the Al Nasr Full field Development Project in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates.


Siemens and IBM team up on next generation of cloud-based building energy management solutions

26 February, 2016

Siemens Buildings Technologies Division and IBM have announced cloud-based solutions that will leverage Siemens' building expertise and IBM Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities to maximise the potential of connected buildings and the data they create.


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