Blast at Indian coal-fired power station kills 36 people
16 November, 2017An explosion at an Indian coal-fired power station has killed 36 people and injured more than 97.
Pump that can move molten metal offers new energy conversion and storage technologies
15 November, 2017Research conducted at Georgia Tech has demonstrated the possibility of pumping molten metal at over 1400°C using ceramic pump components, opening up new possibilities in high-temperature heat transfer and storage — a critical factor in efficient energy conversion.
SAGE launches new headquarters at Advanced Manufacturing Precinct in SA
14 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaSAGE Automation has opened its new corporate headquarters and advanced manufacturing facility at the Tonsley Innovation Precinct in Adelaide, a state government initiative that has transformed the former Mitsubishi manufacturing site into a hub that combines advanced manufacturing, research, industry, skills development and the community.
Rockwell Automation invests in AI
13 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell 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, 2017 | Supplied by: Omron Electronics Pty LtdDespite the shutdown of the automobile industry in Australia after almost a century of car making, manufacturing is alive and well, says an industry expert.
Carbon fibre breakthrough for Australian industry
10 November, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeAustralia is now one of only a handful of countries in the world that can produce its own carbon fibre, thanks to research by CSIRO in conjunction with Deakin University.
Schneider Electric ranked a global leader on climate change by CDP
07 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Clipsal - by Schneider ElectricSchneider Electric has been included in CDP's Climate A List for the seventh year running.
Researchers deploy autonomous drone to improve operations for mining industry
07 November, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeRevolutionary drone payload from CSIRO Data61 dramatically improves the value of drone-based asset inspection and mapping.
Registrations now open for AOG 2018
06 November, 2017Registrations are now open for the 2018 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference (AOG 2018), Australia's largest oil and gas industry event.
Survey reveals that one-third of manufacturers are yet to derive value from servitisation
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaMajority of manufacturing firms now beginning to utilise data-driven insight to drive time to innovation, according to global study.
WEARX joins forces with Metso
06 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Metso Australia LimitedWEARX, an Australian privately owned wear solutions provider, and the Metso Corporation finalised an agreement on 1 November that will bring the two companies together.
Gamification speeds process operator learning
03 November, 2017Finnish company Neste Jacobs has launched a new game called NAPCON Games Distiller for operator training in the process industry, which is said to improve training outcomes and speed up the learning process.
Advantech wins Industry 4.0 award for its digital factory
23 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty LtdAdvantech has received an award from ROI Management Consulting for its Industry 4.0-compliant digital factory. The award was given to honour its achievements as a pioneer in the practical implementation of "real-time equipment and resource monitoring".
AMGC report redefines advanced manufacturing in Australia
23 October, 2017 | Supplied by: Advanced Manufacturing Growth CentreWith questions surrounding the future of the Australian manufacturing industry with our automotive closures, a new report commissioned by the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC) has found that the Australian manufacturing industry is larger and more dynamic than currently estimated.
Search on for the next round of Indigenous STEM leaders
20 October, 2017 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head OfficeThe Indigenous STEM Professional Awards are part of the Indigenous STEM Education Project, funded by the BHP Billiton Foundation and delivered by CSIRO.
