Industry News
Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field
New HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations. [ + ]
CSIRO announces Resources Innovation Showcase
CSIRO Mineral Resources has announced its inaugural Resources Innovation Showcase, fcused on advanced characterisation techniques and big data. [ + ]
ABB and Ericsson demonstrate distant robot control over 5G
ABB and Ericsson, together with Swisscom, have demonstrated how easily and effectively robots can be controlled over wide distances utilising 5G. [ + ]
Stronger 3D-printed alloys with ultrasound: research
RMIT researchers have used sound vibrations to make metal alloys stronger during 3D printing. [ + ]
Aussie tech changing the way mines manage conveyor belts
Conventional mine conveyor monitoring methods are unreliable, time-consuming, labour-intensive, costly and often hazardous. [ + ]
Live-in program inspires future engineers
A transformative experience encourages career in engineering for Indigenous students. [ + ]
Competition looking for smart, low-cost robotics applications
Industrial plastics company igus is offering a €5000 prize to the winner of the ROIBOT Award for smart, low-cost robotics applications worldwide. [ + ]
IFR names ABB executive as new president
Steven Wyatt of ABB has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Robotics. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire Israel-based Avnet
Acquisition intended to enhance Rockwell Automation's ability to deliver IT/OT cybersecurity services globally. [ + ]
Towards net-zero carbon emissions in cement production
Carbon capture technology has been successfully implemented in a pilot cement plant in Belgium. [ + ]
Carlsberg reduces risk of accidents with cobots
Carlsberg says it has almost eliminated the risk of accidents in its Fredericia plant in Denmark. [ + ]
Logistics company trials autonomous drones in Madrid warehouse
European logistics company IAG Cargo has announced that it has successfully trialled autonomous drone technology within its warehouse facility in Madrid. [ + ]
exida launches self-paced cybersecurity lifecycle course
Functional safety certifying company exida has launched its first self-paced cyber course. [ + ]
igus develops smart plastics app for Fanuc FIELD system
Fanuc has announced an open industrial IoT platform for which third-party vendors can create apps. [ + ]
APS Industrial enters distribution agreement with Belden
Belden has appointed APS Industrial as its Australian distribution partner from 1 January 2020. [ + ]