Industry News
Emerson acquires Advanced Engineering Valves
Acquisition creates the broadest portfolio of valves and critical isolation technologies serving the LNG industry. [ + ]
Liberty announces significant Whyalla expansion plans
Plans to build one of the world's largest steel manufacturing operations. [ + ]
GE Additive signs 10-year MoU with University of Sydney
Agreement signed to support additive in Australia and drive commercial and economic opportunity, education, skills and job development. [ + ]
Missing gas pipeline link complete
A new pipeline will transport gas from NT gas fields to Mount Isa in north-west Queensland, with gas to be used as a crucial feedstock by local businesses. [ + ]
Energy crisis threatening manufacturing, jobs: report
Australia's lack of effective energy policy is threatening the existence of many manufacturing industries, according to a new report from University of Sydney. [ + ]
Treotham offers special parts production service
New laser sintering printers expand the 3D printing capacity for the production of durable wear-resistant parts. [ + ]
Start-up wins awards for new metal manufacturing technology
MELD's radical new 3D printing technology does not involve melting metal. [ + ]
IoTSF announces major update to security compliance framework
Release 2 is more applicable to industrial and medical applications, and utilises a risk-based approach. [ + ]
Free online course explores AI, robotics and the future of work
The open online course is designed to arm employees and businesses to work in a rapidly evolving world affected by artificial intelligence, big data and robotics. [ + ]
Matrix Electronica M2M devices available in Australia
Australis M2M Pty Ltd has announced it has acquired distributorship for Matrix Electronica's MTX range of M2M devices. [ + ]
ABB enables trial of remotely operated passenger ferry
A remotely piloted passenger ferry has been tested for the first time near Helsinki harbour. [ + ]
Prelude FLNG to start operating this month
Prelude, the world's largest floating liquefied natural gas facility, is expected to enter full production by the end of 2018. [ + ]
OPC UA including TSN initiative well accepted
The OPC UA including TSN initiative announced by OPC Foundation on 5 November has already been joined by many major industrial automation suppliers. [ + ]
Monash pours energy into clean water future
Engineers at Monash University have created technology that can purify water faster and more energy efficiently than ever before. [ + ]
AMMA report calls for flexible regulation for future work
Australian Resources and Energy Group AMMA has released a report sparking a fresh debate on workplace regulation. [ + ]