Industry News
Deakin University works with MSC Software to build AM skills
Deakin is partnering with MSC Software Corporation (MSC) to develop additive manufacturing skills in a masters degree program. [ + ]
element14 offers Omega sensing and process control products
element14 now stocks Omega's full range of temperature, pressure, flow and level sensors, as well as transducers and automation and control products. [ + ]
IPD Group acquires Control Logic
IPD's acquisition of Control Logic will take effect from 1 October. [ + ]
ABB partners with UWA for the future digital mine
Collaboration on AMIRA P1208 project will enhance interoperability for mining operations management and process automation. [ + ]
Siemens and RMIT establish Industrial Digital Innovation Hub
Siemens and RMIT have announced the establishment of an Industrial Digital Innovation Hub to help drive workforce transformation for Industry 4.0 in Australasia. [ + ]
Autonomous industrial inspection robot does the rounds
Four-legged industrial inspection robot aims to reduce inspection costs and increase personnel safety. [ + ]
Omron offering virtual tours of its Automation Center
Showcase facility for factory automation technology aims to help find solutions for manufacturers using digital transformation to avoid the 'three Cs'. [ + ]
BHP to reduce emissions from electricity use in Qld by 50%
Miner has signed a renewable power purchasing agreement with Queensland state-owned clean energy generator. [ + ]
Thor Mining takes over US mining projects
An Australian mining company is taking on uranium and vanadium mining projects in Colorado and Utah. [ + ]
Reducing, reusing and recycling mining waste
Accelerated carbonation of mining waste significantly increases carbon capture for environmental benefit and has the potential to recover valuable minerals. [ + ]
Many process companies expecting autonomous operation by 2030
A survey by Yokogawa has found that two-thirds of process industry companies are anticipating fully autonomous operations within 10 years. [ + ]
CSIRO identifies opportunities for economic recovery
Today more than ever, science and technology are vital to drive our recovery and build future resilience. [ + ]
3D stereo camera system imitates human vision
A new 3D camera system is said by its makers to imitate human vision to make robotic inspection cells faster and more accurate. [ + ]
Fanuc plans to triple robot production
Fanuc is planning to triple current monthly production at its main factory in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, mainly concentrating on cobots. [ + ]
US wind farms make investment in Aussie acoustic sensors
A South Australian company that developed an acoustic listening device for monitoring the health of wind turbines has begun commercial production for the US market. [ + ]
