Industry News
Australian digital twin technology set to transform manufacturing
Data61 has announced the launch of its Mixed Reality Lab, designed to enable manufacturers to create 'digital twins' of physical objects and systems. [ + ]
IICA prepares its final Tech Expo for 2019
The NSW branch of IICA is preparing for its final Tech Expo of the year, which will be held at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse on 30 October. [ + ]
Research team builds robots that can learn to swarm on the go
A new generation of swarming robots which can independently learn and evolve new behaviours in the wild is one step closer. [ + ]
HYDAC recognised as an ABA100 Winner for training excellence
HYDAC has been recognised as an ABA100 Winner in The Australian Business Awards 2019 for training excellence. [ + ]
Co-creation conference explores the IoT
Advantech Australia hosted its first Co-Creation Partner Conference, part of the global Advantech co-creation event series, in Melbourne on 15 August. [ + ]
Cost of producing hydrogen to plunge: report
The cost of producing hydrogen gas with renewables is likely to plummet in the coming decades, making hydrogen technologies economical. [ + ]
TÜV SÜD pulls out of dam safety checks
Germany's TÜV SÜD has pulled out of conducting safety assessments of dams after the collapse of a Brazilian dam it had vetted killed almost 250 people in January. [ + ]
Sydney's top engineers awarded at centenary celebration
The Sydney branch of Engineers Australia presented its annual Engineer of the Year Awards at its centenary celebration held on 17 August. [ + ]
IICA invites members to tour Rail Operations Centre
NSW IICA is inviting members to attend a technical site visit of Transport Sydney's purpose-built Rail Operations Centre. [ + ]
Robotic warehouses to increase by over 1000% in six years
Over 4 million commercial robots will be installed in over 50,000 warehouses by 2025 — up from just under 4000 robotic warehouses in 2018 — according to ABI Research. [ + ]
ABB names Björn Rosengren as new CEO
Rosengren will join ABB on 1 February 2020 and succeed current CEO Peter Voser on 1 March. [ + ]
MEGATRANS returns to Melbourne in 2020
Logistics and transport event MEGATRANS will be returning to the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 1–3 April 2020, after a successful debut in 2018. [ + ]
Applications close soon for CORE Start Award
The award provides promising early-stage energy and resources technology start-ups with three months of co-working opportunities, coupled with industry connections, mentoring and network links. [ + ]
AI can enhance Australia's wellbeing: report
With careful planning, artificial intelligence offers great opportunities for Australia. [ + ]
UGL secures new rail and mining services contracts
CIMIC Group's services company, UGL, has been awarded new rail and mining services contracts across Australia, generating combined revenues of approximately $260m. [ + ]
