Industry News
Researchers develop new stormwater filter technology
Curtin University researchers have developed a device that could transform stormwater treatment. [ + ]
Start-up offers to help manufacturers avoid downtime over summer
Industry 4.0 offer to help respond to production and maintenance issues in a timely manner. [ + ]
Metso to increase valve production capacity in China
New plant to help meet growing global process valve demand. [ + ]
Siemens and Interlate to collaborate on data services for mining
Companies sign MoU to collaborate on benchmark digital and data services. [ + ]
ABB to build advanced robotics factory in Shanghai
ABB is to build what it says will be the world's most advanced robotics factory, where robots build other robots. [ + ]
Ausdrill shareholders approve Barminco acquisition
Underground hard-rock mining contractor Barminco Holdings Limited is to be acquired by mining services company Ausdrill Limited. [ + ]
Exoskeleton market growing quickly
A new market research report predicts that the robotic exoskeleton market will top US$5 billion over the next 10 years. [ + ]
Conveyor manufacturer wins mine safety award
Conveyor Manufacturers Australia (CMA) has been named as a winner in the Australian Mining Prospect Awards for 2018. [ + ]
ForeScout and Belden form industrial cybersecurity alliance
The companies are executing a joint strategy to address IT/OT convergence by providing visibility and automated access controls to secure mission-critical networks. [ + ]
Emerson to run live webinar series in November
Emerson Automation Solutions will be running a series of free webinars in November on the subject of running your plant more efficiently. [ + ]
Toyota Australia to open robotic warehouse
Toyota is entering a new era in Australia with groundbreaking robotics warehouse technology. [ + ]
Industry partnership explores Australia’s manufacturing potential
Partnership between UNSW, the AMGC and St George Banking Group to assist manufacturers transition to the digital age. [ + ]
Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years: report
The new World Robotics Report shows that 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 — an increase of 30% compared to the previous year. [ + ]
Veolia to renew water mains in Northern Victoria
In addition to the renewal of water mains, Veolia will also work together with Goulburn Valley Water on its valve insertion program. [ + ]
Newcrest Mining announces data automation challenge
METS companies are invited to put forward a data automation solution to help Newcrest Mining correctly identify depth measurements from core sample photographs. [ + ]