Business

Nanowire neural network learns and remembers ‘on the fly’

02 November, 2023

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed a neural network that has passed a critical step for developing machine intelligence.


Hazer and Mitsui agree to advance collaboration on Hazer graphite

02 November, 2023

Hazer and Mitsui are advancing their collaboration for graphite marketing, with the steelmaking and chemicals industries confirmed as potential markets.


ABB survey reveals unplanned downtime costs the typical Australian industrial business $349,000 per hour

01 November, 2023 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

An ABB survey has underscored the relationship between uptime and reliability, emphasising the importance of effective maintenance strategies and service partnerships.


Mount Isa copper mine to close

31 October, 2023

Glencore has announced that after 60 years of copper mining, the Mount Isa Mines underground copper operations will close in 2025.


BlueScope to expand metal coating plant

31 October, 2023

The NSW Government has approved a $320 million Western Sydney metal coating facility for BlueScope Steel.


Whitehaven Coal to acquire Daunia and Blackwater coalmines

31 October, 2023

Whitehaven Coal has announced it has executed definitive sale agreements with BHP Group and Mitsubishi Development to acquire two coalmines in Queensland.


SICK and Endress+Hauser to join forces in process automation

30 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Endress+Hauser Australia Pty Ltd

SICK and Endress+Hauser have signed a joint memorandum of understanding for a strategic partnership.


IICA announces Technology Expos in Tasmania

30 October, 2023 | Supplied by: IICA (Institute of Instrumentation, Control and Automation)

The IICA has announced it will be holding two Technology Expos in Tasmania in November.


Fortescue invests in US electrolysers to support its hydrogen plans

26 October, 2023

Fortescue has announced it has taken the lead investor role in US company Electric Hydrogen's (EH2) US$380 million Series C funding round.


CSIRO invests $500K to help Indigenous students pursue futures in STEM

19 October, 2023 | Supplied by: CSIRO Head Office

The CSIRO Indigenous STEM Scholarship will now be awarded in perpetuity following a further $500,000 gift.


Aerofloat constructing wastewater treatment plant for Incitec Pivot

18 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Aerofloat (Australia) Pty Ltd

Aerofloat has been awarded the contract to design and build a wastewater treatment plant at Incitec Pivot Limited's Gibson Island facilities.


ISA Position Paper underscores the importance of people to automation

17 October, 2023

Automation does not eliminate jobs; rather, it repurposes existing jobs and creates new ones, according to the ISA.


Serious About Safety: Navigating Workplace Health & Safety Trends and Challenges with Winc

16 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Winc Australia Pty Limited

In a rapidly evolving world where technology and societal shifts are reshaping our work environments, ensuring the safety and well-being of employees remains a paramount concern for businesses across Australia.


Positive results in sodium-ion battery materials project

16 October, 2023

Sparc Technologies and QUT have announced positive results for their sodium-ion battery materials collaboration.


Monash research to focus on conversion of CO2 into useful products

13 October, 2023 | Supplied by: Monash University

A specialist research hub into the conversion of carbon dioxide into useful products has opened at Monash University.


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