Industry News
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. [ + ]
Toyota Australia to open robotic warehouse
Toyota is entering a new era in Australia with groundbreaking robotics warehouse technology. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Siemens and Bentley announce integrated APM for power plants
The solution combines Bentley's asset performance software capabilities and Siemens' power generation expertise to deliver enhanced availability and reliability. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Novaris appoints Control Logic as national distributor
Control Logic has expanded its distribution network to be a national distributor of Novaris surge and electrical lightning protection products in Australia. [ + ]
Atos and Bentley Systems announce strategic partnership
Partnership to create cloud-based digital twins for owner-operators of industrial and infrastructure assets. [ + ]
Adelaide to host corrosion prevention conference
Corrosion & Prevention 2018 will showcase the latest advancements in corrosion prevention and management. [ + ]
EtherCAT seminars in October
The EtherCAT Technology Group is holding a series of EtherCAT seminars across Australia and New Zealand in October. [ + ]
