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Moore Industries mourns passing of its founder

27 September, 2019

Moore Industries has announced the passing of its founder, Leonard W Moore.


Dr Bronwyn Evans announced as new CEO of Engineers Australia

06 September, 2019

Engineers Australia has announced that Dr Bronwyn Evans HonFIEAust FTSE CPEng will be the new Chief Executive Officer of the engineering peak body.


SMC appoints new Sales & Marketing Director

02 September, 2019

SMC Corporation has appointed Tim Keech as the company's new Sales & Marketing Director for Australia and New Zealand.


ABB names Björn Rosengren as new CEO

16 August, 2019

Rosengren will join ABB on 1 February 2020 and succeed current CEO Peter Voser on 1 March.


Endress+Hauser strengthens expertise for advanced analysis

19 July, 2019

Endress+Hauser has expanded its centre of competence for advanced analysis in Lyon, France.


Mining industry still well behind in gender equality: report

29 April, 2019

The Responsible Mining Foundation has reported that there is still little effort being made to address gender imbalance in the mining workforce.


Taking management by storm: how to leap from technician to leader

10 April, 2019 by Phil Allison*

Transitioning from a technical role to a leadership role is a common progression in an engineer's career, but it can be the most challenging leap you can make.


Universal Robots appoints new ANZ Country Manager

18 February, 2019

Cobot manufacturer Universal Robots has announced the appointment of industry veteran Peter Hern in the role of ANZ Country Manager.


ABB opens advanced innovation and manufacturing hub in China

16 November, 2018

The new hub integrates all of ABB's activities in Xiamen to create a state-of-the-art campus specialising in advanced technologies.


Siemens appoints new MD to lead PLM software business

25 September, 2018

Siemens has announced the appointment of Samantha Murray as the Managing Director of its growing PLM software business for Australia and New Zealand.


APS Industrial opens new head office and distribution centre

10 September, 2018

APS Industrial has relocated its Melbourne office to Rowville, effective from 1 September 2018.


New MD for SICK Australia & New Zealand

03 September, 2018

David Crossley, formerly of Thermo Fisher Scientific, has been appointed Managing Director of SICK Australia & New Zealand.


Queensland IIoT start-up MOVUS launches new office

10 July, 2018

MOVUS, the developer of IIoT machine monitoring solution FitMachine, has opened its new offices in Brisbane.


IICA celebrates 75 years

19 June, 2018

This year the IICA is celebrating its 75 years of support for the instrumentation, control and automation professions in Australia.


Australian Cyber Security Research Centre appoints CEO

17 May, 2018

The Australian Cyber Security Research Centre (CSRC) has announced the appointment of its new Chief Executive Officer, Rachael Falk.


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