Nord Drivesystems has joined SMC Pneumatics, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff and ZI-Argus in an expert panel. [ + ]

German energy storage provider Sonnen has begun assembling batteries in South Australia. [ + ]

The cloud robotics race is on, with the three key cloud platforms announcing solutions. [ + ]

The 265 MW solar farm located near Ouyen, Victoria, is expected to be the largest in the state when it starts commercial operations in late 2019. [ + ]

Companies to build AI- and blockchain-powered airspace management software platform. [ + ]

New process removes the requirement for generation of high-purity lithium hydroxide or carbonate. [ + ]

Australian polyeurethane producer to create jobs at new plant in North Carolina. [ + ]

CSIRO has announced it will partner with Fortescue Metals Group on hydrogen technologies to support the development of new industries. [ + ]

The IoT Security Foundation has announced a white paper that outlines the benefits of taking a hub-based approach to connecting IoT devices and systems. [ + ]

The Queensland Government has opened up gas fields for exploration on the basis that the supply will be only for local manufacturing customers. [ + ]

Award given in recognition of the first-of-its-kind digital apprenticeship, launched by Siemens in collaboration with Swinburne University of Technology. [ + ]

Schneider Electric will take a seat on the board of the OPC Foundation. [ + ]

CSIRO aims to help reinvent old industries and create new ones, as well as grow the capability of a new generation of researchers. [ + ]

Modular system architecture with automation supports scalable serial production. [ + ]

The new hub integrates all of ABB's activities in Xiamen to create a state-of-the-art campus specialising in advanced technologies. [ + ]