Industry News
Virgin plans to make hyperloop the most energy-efficient transport
Virgin claims its hyperloop system will be up to 10 times more energy-efficient than an aircraft. [ + ]
Konica Minolta announces partnership with Markforged
Konica Minolta Australia has announced a partnership with Markforged, a provider of atomic diffusion metal printers and composite carbon fibre 3D printers. [ + ]
NSW announces advanced manufacturing hub in Sydney's west
The NSW Government has announced the approval of a major industrial estate at Kemps Creek in Western Sydney, earmarked for advanced manufacturing. [ + ]
AI-enabled devices in manufacturing to exceed 15m in 2024: report
ABI Research forecasts in a recent report that the total installed base of AI-enabled devices in industrial manufacturing will reach 15.4 million in 2024. [ + ]
OnRobot increases robot compatibility with standardised EoAT
Denmark-based OnRobot has introduced a one-system solution designed to simplify automation. [ + ]
Byrnecut improves staff skills with immersive simulation
Underground mining contractor Byrnecut has set up a technical training centre in Perth involving the latest in immersive training technology. [ + ]
Moore Industries mourns passing of its founder
Moore Industries has announced the passing of its founder, Leonard W Moore. [ + ]
Researchers testing 5G for self-driving vehicles
The future of self-driving vehicles enabled by the latest high-speed 5G mobile technology is to be investigated by the University of Warwick. [ + ]
Kennards Hire opens calibration laboratory
Kennards Hire has launched its first fully operational calibration laboratory at its East Brisbane facility. [ + ]
Partnership for smart production between E+H, Deutsche Telekom
Endress+Hauser and Deutsche Telekom will work together on 5G campus networks for industry. [ + ]
ISA publishes new guidelines for optimising HMI usability
The International Society of Automation (ISA) has published a new technical report addressing issues of HMI usability and performance. [ + ]
Oil and gas industry invention wins innovation award
A technology with the potential to save Australia's oil and gas industry millions of dollars each year was the overall winner at the 2019 Curtinnovation Awards. [ + ]
Robot investment reached $16.5 billion in 2018: report
The latest World Robotics report by the International Federation of Robotics shows an annual global sales value of US$16.5 billion in 2018, setting a new record. [ + ]
Registration now open for AVEVA World Conference Australia
AVEVA World Conference Australia is a forum for leaders with an interest in the evolving role of connected technology. [ + ]
ABB releases new-generation HMI for minerals plants
ABB's latest version of Minerals Process Control Library is claimed to be the first to display process information in its situational context. [ + ]