Industry News
Global shutdown could spark Australian manufacturing revival
The COVID-19 pandemic shows that we should be less reliant on suppliers overseas and instead return to a sovereign manufacturing capability. [ + ]
Flender to expand in WA with a new purpose-built facility
Mechanical drives supplier and Siemens subsidiary Flender has announced plans for a new facility in WA to better service the wind energy and mining sectors. [ + ]
Hydac launches e-commerce store
An online store complements Hydac's new website for purchasing products and training. [ + ]
Australian expertise for Nigerian steel project
A mining company looking to become Nigeria's first integrated steel producer will move its head office to South Australia next month. [ + ]
Ai Group calls for reopening of state borders
Time to reconnect the Federation so industry and interstate trade can return to something closer to normal. [ + ]
Call for 'buy local' policies to help Australian resurgence
The Australian Made Campaign is calling for 'buy Australian first' procurement policies to aid recovery from the impact of COVID-19. [ + ]
Hirschmann joins Single Pair Ethernet partner network
Belden has announced that its Hirschmann brand has joined the Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) Industrial Partner Network. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation appoints new Asia-Pacific President
Rockwell Automation has announced that Scott Wooldridge has been appointed as Regional President, Asia Pacific, succeeding Joe Sousa. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser receives top rating for sustainability
The group has achieved Gold Recognition Level in the global EcoVadis audit for the fourth time in a row. [ + ]
OPC UA companion specification to be developed for CIP
ODVA has launched a joint working group with the OPC Foundation to develop an OPC UA companion specification to the Common Industrial Protocol (CIP). [ + ]
Unilever to produce and donate new hand sanitiser
Unilever Australia & New Zealand has announced it will be producing hand sanitiser to help meet national demand and assist in the fight against COVID-19. [ + ]
What COVID-19 has taught us thus far: advice from Open IIoT
In our earnest fight for humanity, the world economy is set to lose $1 trillion as we scramble to recoup our losses and reignite companies around the world. [ + ]
Omron offers free e-learning options
The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing many people to work from home, which for some will present an outstanding opportunity for online learning. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser launches IIoT ecosystem
Service combines digital services and system components to simplify maintenance and improve lifecycle and asset management. [ + ]
Improving human-to-robot handovers
Grasp classification system improves cobot interaction. [ + ]
