Industry News
Emerson Exchange Asia Pacific call for presentations now open
Emerson has announced that Emerson Exchange Asia Pacific will be going ahead as a virtual event this year, from 26–28 October. [ + ]
ITRI introduces AI-based, high-density shuttle rack system
The Taiwanese research institution claims a 60% greater delivery speed over existing systems. [ + ]
Danish company debuts “world’s smallest barcode technology”
As small as 1 mm2, Rel8's imZERT barcodes are designed to enhance product and component traceability. [ + ]
SICK announces next-generation 3D vision
The SICK Ruler3000 can process up to 15.4 GP/s to enable up to 7000 full-frame 3D profiles per second, with better than 15 micron Z-resolution. [ + ]
Nokia to deploy 5G SA private networking for KUKA Germany
Industrial robot manufacturer KUKA will deploy Nokia 5G SA private wireless networking at its Smart Production and Development Center in Germany. [ + ]
LAPP provides cabling for vaccine refrigeration
German company L&R Kältetechnik produces refrigerated shipping containers for transporting mRNA vaccines at super-cold temperatures. [ + ]
FANUC produces 750,000th robot
Robot maker enhances global market-leading position. [ + ]
Andrew Liveris to lead speakers at Chemeca 2021
Former Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris will lead the diverse range of expert speakers at this year's Chemeca chemical engineering conference. [ + ]
Sydney Coca-Cola site to feature in Swisslog global virtual tour
Coca-Cola's high bay warehouse, with a capacity of more than 55,000 pallets, will feature in Swisslog's 'World Automation' virtual tour. [ + ]
New digitalisation, major hazards and clean energy books available
IChemE members have free access to more than 300 leading references and databases via online resource Knovel. [ + ]
International engagement program to boost hydrogen capabilities
The two-year Hydrogen RD&D International Collaboration Program is a key milestone in CSIRO's recently launched Hydrogen Industry Mission. [ + ]
Industry 4.0 expected to be lead application of IoT within five years
element14's third annual Internet of Things (IoT) Survey also confirms a rise in IoT for medical applications due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [ + ]
Open-source AMR interoperability standard released
MassRobotics has released an interoperability standard to allow autonomous mobile robots from different vendors to work together. [ + ]
ANU at core of preparations for a cleaner steel industry future
Researchers at ANU are at the core of a national program to transition Australia's steel and other heavy metals industries via hydrogen technology. [ + ]
Penske to power WA gas plant
Penske Australia has been awarded the contract to power the Waitsia Gas Project Stage 2, providing gas generators and battery systems. [ + ]
