Industry News
Danfoss to acquire Eaton Hydraulics
Danfoss has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Eaton's hydraulics business for a cash purchase price of US$3.3 billion. [ + ]
Australia slips back in Bloomberg Innovation Index
Australia's innovation effort continues to fall. [ + ]
Curtin green hydrogen research supported with ARC funding
A Curtin University research program has been awarded more than $580,000 by the federal government. [ + ]
Emerson named Industrial IoT Company of the Year
Emerson was recognised by IoT Breakthrough for its digital transformation strategies. [ + ]
Universal Robots launches cobot leasing program
The deal will help manufacturers benefit from collaborative robots without upfront capital investment. [ + ]
Workshops to develop future Hydrogen Industry Technology Cluster
A new national workshop series has been established to inform and guide the development of Australia's Hydrogen Industry Technology Cluster. [ + ]
ABB and Ericsson demonstrate distant robot control over 5G
ABB and Ericsson, together with Swisscom, have demonstrated how easily and effectively robots can be controlled over wide distances utilising 5G. [ + ]
Honeywell extends control room capabilities to the field
New HMI device allows users to apply Experion HMI consistently throughout their operations. [ + ]
CSIRO announces Resources Innovation Showcase
CSIRO Mineral Resources has announced its inaugural Resources Innovation Showcase, fcused on advanced characterisation techniques and big data. [ + ]
Stronger 3D-printed alloys with ultrasound: research
RMIT researchers have used sound vibrations to make metal alloys stronger during 3D printing. [ + ]
Aussie tech changing the way mines manage conveyor belts
Conventional mine conveyor monitoring methods are unreliable, time-consuming, labour-intensive, costly and often hazardous. [ + ]
Competition looking for smart, low-cost robotics applications
Industrial plastics company igus is offering a €5000 prize to the winner of the ROIBOT Award for smart, low-cost robotics applications worldwide. [ + ]
Live-in program inspires future engineers
A transformative experience encourages career in engineering for Indigenous students. [ + ]
IFR names ABB executive as new president
Steven Wyatt of ABB has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Robotics. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire Israel-based Avnet
Acquisition intended to enhance Rockwell Automation's ability to deliver IT/OT cybersecurity services globally. [ + ]
