Half of Australian businesses unprepared for digital transformation
11 July, 2016Research from IFS indicates that 50% of Australian businesses are unprepared for digital transformation, despite 81% expecting it to play a key role in their future.
CSIRO research taking the drag out of industrial pumping
05 July, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIROCSIRO technology that takes the energy-sapping 'drag' out of industrial pumping has been adopted by major mining company Glencore's Minara Resources following a successful full-scale trial.
Pilz announces a new approach to safety training
05 July, 2016 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz, through its machineSAFE training business, is now offering a 4-stage machine safety training program that culminates in CMSE (Certified Machinery Safety Expert) certification.
Honeywell to acquire Intelligrated for $1.5 billion
04 July, 2016Honeywell has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire privately held, supply chain and warehouse automation company Intelligrated.
Qld's best new mining products announced
01 July, 2016As this year's QME Exhibition draws close, some of the industry's best new products have been recognised as part of this year's Queensland Mining Contractor Awards (QMCA).
Scitech appointed distributor for XIMEA cameras
01 July, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdXIMEA designs compact industrial cameras for machine vision applications in motion control, assembly, robotics, industrial inspection and process control.
NZ engineers subject to new Code of Ethical Conduct
30 June, 2016A new Code of Ethical Conduct for New Zealand engineering professionals comes into force on 1 July.
Molten salt research to reduce mining costs
29 June, 2016Molten salt technology is being developed for use in mineral processing in the mining industry to reduce energy and water costs.
KUKA and Borgward Group form strategic partnership for flexible manufacturing
29 June, 2016 | Supplied by: KUKA Robotics Australia Pty LtdGerman 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 | Supplied by: IFS AustraliaThe 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.
Aussie scientists make self-folding straw
28 June, 2016Scientists at ANU have made a new material which folds itself into a straw-like tube when it comes into contact with water, then propels the liquid through the tube. The new material can be used to easily create cheap fluid distribution systems that could be used for medical sample analysis, biological sensors or microrobotics.
US invests in a smart manufacturing future
27 June, 2016The US has launched a Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute in partnership with the Department of Energy.
First 1.5 kV solar system under development
27 June, 2016The first design for a 1.5 kV DC photovoltaic system is being completed in Florida and is expected to generate 123.75 MW of power.
Worldwide coordination supports safe Ichthys start-up
24 June, 2016 | Supplied by: HIMA AustraliaA massive Australian LNG project operated by INPEX requires expertise to deliver safety systems as part of complex, multifaceted development.
Australian Technologies Competition announces Energy Resources Award
22 June, 2016National Energy Resources Australia (NERA) is accepting entries for the inaugural Energy Resources Award as part of the Australian Technologies Competition 2016 (ATC16).
