Industry News
Researchers develop ultra-compact syngas reactor
Researchers in Denmark have developed a new and compact approach to producing syngas that reduces CO2 emissions. [ + ]
ABB non-invasive sensor wins German innovation award
ABB has received recognition by the German Design Council for its non-invasive temperature sensing technology. [ + ]
Australian hydrogen standards committee established
The committee is seen as a key enabler to drive national agreement and recommendations to enhance the development of the emerging hydrogen industry. [ + ]
MOVUS and Denver partner on industrial asset management
The strategic partnership aims to automate the input of real-time asset condition data into EAM systems. [ + ]
AI bringing human-like reasoning to driverless car navigation
MIT research aims to bring more human-like reasoning to autonomous vehicles by using imaging data and learning from human drivers. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser invests further in sensor technology
E+H subsidiary Innovative Sensor Technology IST AG expands its plant in Ebnat-Kappel, Switzerland. [ + ]
Qld Government quietly creates CSG no-go zone near Chinchilla
CSG wells already in operation in a 10 km no-go zone around the site of one of the state's worst environmental contaminations. [ + ]
Lifelong learning
HYDAC offers practical courses on a variety of topics,including hydraulics, thermal optimisation, filtration, electronics, predictive maintenance and Industry 4.0. [ + ]
Australians lacking in energy literacy: report
For most in our community, the concept of energy goes no further than the price they pay to keep the lights on, according to a report published by NERA. [ + ]
Battery material prospecting popular in WA
Nearly a third of successful applicants in the latest round of state-funded exploration grants are hoping to discover battery materials. [ + ]
DHL Supply Chain increases use of smart glasses globally
DHL Supply Chain has reported that it is expanding the deployment of smart glasses and wearables. [ + ]
Emerson and Vayu form alliance to optimise wind farms
Integrated technology solution utilises machine learning to enable turbines to work cooperatively, minimising energy loss. [ + ]
A more constant kilogram for World Metrology Day
On World Metrology Day the definition of the kilogram is changing to be based on the Planck constant, a fundamental constant of nature. [ + ]
Vale warns of risk of another tailings dam collapse
Vale SA has warned that another tailings dam is at risk of rupturing at another of its mines in Brazil. [ + ]
Improving asset performance in the oil and gas industry
Upcoming seminar to discuss the latest developments and innovations for optimising asset performance with a focus on unconventional oil and gas. [ + ]