Industry News
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. [ + ]
Kennards Hire opens calibration laboratory
Kennards Hire has launched its first fully operational calibration laboratory at its East Brisbane facility. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
C&P 2019 to reveal latest developments in corrosion mitigation
The ACA will host the Corrosion & Prevention 2019 (C&P 2019) conference and exhibition from 24–27 November, at the Crown Promenade in Melbourne. [ + ]
IICA Technical Evening to be hosted by Origin Energy
IICA members are invited to attend a NSW IICA Technical Evening hosted at Origin's new office location in Barangaroo. [ + ]
Schneider Electric announces new Advisor applications
Schneider Electric says the IoT and the refinement of the data it collects has the potential to reinvigorate Australia's productivity growth. [ + ]
Partnership to accelerate digitisation of the energy resources sector
Innovation Central Perth and NERA (National Energy Resource Australia) have announced a new partnership to benefit the energy resources sector. [ + ]
Bühler's optical sorting receives UK's highest innovation award
Bühler has received what is claimed to be the United Kingdom's most prestigious innovation award for its optical sorting technology. [ + ]