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SA mining production tunnels past $7 billion amid price boom

07 June, 2021

South Australia's mineral resource production for the 2020 calendar year topped $7 billion, the second-highest year on record.


Industrial automation market worth $306.2 billion by 2027: report

27 May, 2021

According to a new market research report by Meticulous Research, the industrial automation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2020 to 2027.


It's now cheaper to stop using fossil fuels than to keep them: IEA

25 May, 2021

The big news last week was that the International Energy Agency (IEA) — traditionally mainly engaged in fossil fuel issues — is saying we must abandon them.


Australia's minerals key to its renewable energy potential: research

24 May, 2021

New research from CSIRO has revealed a bright new future for Australia's critical mineral resources.


Global manufacturing and supply chains "severely disrupted" by pandemic

13 May, 2021

Global manufacturing and supply chains were severely disrupted by the COVID-19 global pandemic, forcing companies to adapt and plan for a new business reality.


Industrial AR to reach US$70 billion market value by 2025: report

30 April, 2021

Growth to be spurred by increasing digitisation and connected workers.


Rotork joins the Open Integration network

12 February, 2021

Endress+Hauser has announced that flow control company Rotork has joined its Open Integration partner network.


Renewables still the cheapest new-build power in Australia

11 December, 2020

A new report from CSIRO has found that solar and wind continue to be the cheapest source of energy in Australia.


The key reasons Aussie businesses miss out on innovation

09 November, 2020

A new report from the CSIRO reveals the fundamental barriers to innovation adoption for Australian businesses.


Study provides foundation for new battery industries in Australia

29 October, 2020

A new CSIRO report indicates that Australia has the potential to capitalise on the value-add from moving further along the battery value chain.


Many process companies expecting autonomous operation by 2030

18 September, 2020

A survey by Yokogawa has found that two-thirds of process industry companies are anticipating fully autonomous operations within 10 years.


CSIRO identifies opportunities for economic recovery

17 September, 2020

Today more than ever, science and technology are vital to drive our recovery and build future resilience.


Queensland has most coal power station breakdowns: report

08 September, 2020

New research shows Queensland's gas and coal power stations are the most unreliable of any state in the National Electricity Market.


Coronavirus and the rise of automation

31 August, 2020 by Jonathan Roberts, Queensland University of Technology

The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation?


Failure to invest in tech damaging economy and jobs: report

14 August, 2020

A new report has found that Australian business investment in new technology has been falling behind, with serious implications for productivity.


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