METS test facilities database released
20 July, 2018A free online resource is available to help METS companies identify suitable facilities to test and commercialise innovative products and services.
Motorola and Siemens form technology partnership
20 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens Australia and Motorola Solutions have formalised their relationship to develop innovative technologies for Australia's industrial sector via an exclusive partnership.
Australia to lead lithium-ion battery recycling charge
17 July, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeA new battery recycling industry to tackle Australia's annual 3300 tonnes of lithium-ion battery waste could be on the cards, according to a new report.
Rio Tinto achieves first delivery of iron ore by autonomous train
16 July, 2018Rio Tinto has achieved the first delivery of iron ore by an autonomous train in the Pilbara, Western Australia.
ABB to grid-connect world's largest offshore wind farm
13 July, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdKey technologies and ABB Ability solutions will integrate wind energy from Hornsea Project Two to the UK grid, powering more than 1.3 million homes.
Katko, Grace Engineered Products now available from APS Industrial
13 July, 2018 | Supplied by: APS IndustrialFinnish switch manufacturer Katko and US-based Grace Engineered Products have appointed APS Industrial as their national distributor in Australia.
Deepak Phenolics uses Honeywell OTS technology to train operators
13 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Honeywell Process SolutionsOperator training simulation based on Honeywell UOP's cumene process technology enables safer and more efficient production.
Queensland IIoT start-up MOVUS launches new office
10 July, 2018MOVUS, the developer of IIoT machine monitoring solution FitMachine, has opened its new offices in Brisbane.
Siemens launches Digitalize 2018 with theme 'Unlock the Potential'
10 July, 2018 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdSiemens' annual digitalisation conference will be held on Wednesday, 8 August at the MCG.
Mining tech industry project funding announced
09 July, 2018METS Ignited has announced $7.14 million in funding to eight METS companies and their partners to progress innovative projects in the METS and mining sectors.
Advanced manufacturing and services the keys to unlock new exports
06 July, 2018Advanced manufacturing and associated services key to future exports says Department of Industry, Innovation and Science.
MRI for mining to sort out copper waste
06 July, 2018 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeCopper miners can now slash their energy and water use for every tonne of the metal produced due to a breakthrough ore sorting analyser developed by CSIRO.
ABB to upgrade historic New Zealand HVDC link
06 July, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdUpgrade of North and South Island interconnection will enable the exchange of renewable energy.
ABB completes acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions
03 July, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdABB has announced that it completed its acquisition of GE Industrial Solutions (GEIS), GE's global electrification solutions business, on 30 June.
5G technology brings greater vehicle safety
02 July, 2018Research in Finland is attempting to increase the safety of road users through new solutions and services that are enabled by 5G technology.
