Industry News
Calidus and RocketDNA partner to introduce autonomous drones to mine site
The RocketDNA SurveyBot system will deliver daily surveys, stockpile volume reports and real-time imagery for remote Calidus Resources personnel. [ + ]
Inspection robot can do parkour and walk across rubble
Researchers in Swizerland have used machine learning to teach the ANYmal industrial inspection robot new terrain negotiation skills. [ + ]
Melbourne sewerage network prepares for growing population
Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants. [ + ]
CSIRO 3D mapping technology blasts off for ISS
A package of 3D mapping technology designed by CSIRO has reached the International Space Station. [ + ]
Metso opens largest service centre globally in Karratha
Metso has announced that it has opened its largest service centre globally in Karratha, Western Australia. [ + ]
Open Robotics launches Open Source Robotics Alliance
The Open Source Robotics Alliance is a new initiative to strengthen the governance of open-source robotics software projects. [ + ]
Battery technologies tested on regional WA microgrids
ARENA has announced $2.85 million in funding to trial two novel long-duration energy storage technologies at remote microgrids in Western Australia. [ + ]
Siemens to acquire drive technology business of ebm-papst
Family-owned business ebm-papst manufactures intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low-voltage range and motion control systems. [ + ]
ARENA to fund First Nations hydrogen project
ARENA has announced funding for Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership Pty Ltd (ACEP) to support a feasibility study for the East Kimberley Clean Energy and Hydrogen Project. [ + ]
Australian Vanadium produces first battery-ready electrolyte
Australian Vanadium has announced that it has produced its first high-purity vanadium electrolyte for use in vanadium flow batteries. [ + ]
AML3D attains AS9100D accreditation for aerospace parts
Australian company AML3D is only the second wire-arc additive manufacturing company globally to receive AS9100D accreditation. [ + ]
Wavelink and Garland Technology announce distribution agreement
Wavelink has announced a distribution agreement with Garland Technology, a manufacturer of network test access points (TAPs), data diodes and packet brokers. [ + ]
CSIRO program to help SMEs unlock critical minerals potential
Applications are now open for a free 10-week program that aims to help Australian SMEs understand how R&D can advance their critical minerals projects. [ + ]
Fortescue ship is world's first to use ammonia as fuel
World's first use of ammonia as a marine fuel in a dual-fuelled ammonia-powered vessel in the Port of Singapore. [ + ]
Nozomi Networks secures funding from Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric
Nozomi Networks has secured $100 million to accelerate OT cyber-defence technology. [ + ]