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).
Safety in Action show heading to Sydney
22 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Informa Australia Pty LtdMore than 5000 workplace health and safety decision-makers will gather in Sydney in September for Safety in Action, showcasing the latest safety developments.
Next-gen electric vehicle batteries take a salt bath
20 June, 2016 | Supplied by: CSIRO Discovery CentreA new generation of rechargeable lithium batteries may soon be ready to jump-start the electric vehicle industry, thanks to the humble salt bath.
New managing director for ABB Australia
16 June, 2016 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty LtdTauno Heinola has been appointed managing director of ABB in Australia.
Control Logic partners with CSE Uniserve
16 June, 2016 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdControl Logic has been appointed a channel partner in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia for CSE Uniserve.
Adjusting production schedules to lower energy costs
15 June, 2016Industrial manufacturing businesses can save over 30% on electrical bills, and cut greenhouse gas emissions by over 5%, by adjusting production schedules, according to US research.
Analysing the industrial automation control market
14 June, 2016The global industrial automation control market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 8% during the period 2016–2020, according to technology researcher Technavio's latest report, which covers the market outlook and growth prospects of the market.
Robotic teaching assistants
09 June, 2016A Queensland academic envisions a future classroom containing intelligent robotic teaching assistants that work together with the students.
Halting the decline of Australian manufacturing
08 June, 2016A report from the Centre for Future Work has challenged the acceptance by many that decline in manufacturing is inevitable in high-wage countries such as Australia.
The economic impact of microgrids
08 June, 2016Installing a microgrid within a regulated electricity market will sometimes, but not always, provide an economic benefit to customers, investors and utilities involved, according to US research.
Industry benefits and ISO 50001
06 June, 2016At the seventh Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM7), world energy leaders announced ambitious actions to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. These actions include efforts to address energy efficiency using ISO 50001 on energy management systems.
