Industry News
Ampcontrol and Siemens partner on renewable energy solutions
Under the agreement, Ampcontrol will become the exclusive Australian supplier for solutions designed around Siemens' SINAMICS S120 inverters. [ + ]
NVIDIA and Alphabet's Intrinsic improve robot gripping with AI
The companies have unveiled a collaboration around use of NVIDIA AI, Isaac Manipulator and the Intrinsic platform. [ + ]
Research highlights remote access risks facing critical OT assets
Claroty bolsters secure access solution to enable safe operations for cyber-physical systems. [ + ]
'Green iron' project in Gladstone gets sponsorship
Investment manager Quinbrook has partnered with Central Queensland Metals to develop the Eulogie magnetite deposit for potential conversion to green iron using hydrogen. [ + ]
Kinrise Snackfoods improves efficiency with AMRs
Autonomous mobile robots from MiR at Kinrise Snackfoods have improved efficiency through automating pallet handling. [ + ]
Australian manufacturers set to expand production: report
Industry expects production output and financial performance to lift in 2024 while labour shortages and competitive pressures weigh on productivity and growth. [ + ]
Alpha HPA to establish world's largest alumina refinery in Gladstone
Alpha HPA's process allows for the extraction and purification of aluminium from industrial feedstock. [ + ]
Alpha Sapphire produces first synthetic sapphire
Alpha HPA has achieved the completion of its first run of synthetic sapphire growth in what is believed to be an Australian first. [ + ]
ABB unveils AMR with Visual SLAM AI technology
ABB Robotics has announced its first Flexley Tug T702 autonomous mobile robot equipped with AI-based Visual SLAM navigation technology. [ + ]
element14 Community launches warehouse automation challenge
The Shift It! – Warehouse Automation Challenge will allow 15 selected engineers and designers to build a project that would help in automating a warehouse. [ + ]
SPEE3D launches mobile additive manufacturing solution
EMU enables industries with large industrial equipment, including defence, mining and marine, to quickly print and replace large metal parts in the field. [ + ]
Digital twins gaining acceptance in oil and gas: report
Digital twins are rapidly becoming a mainstay in oil and gas operations, according to a recent report. [ + ]
Siemens releases AI apps for water utilities
Siemens is offering apps for the water industry to enable the detection of leaks and blockages using artificial intelligence. [ + ]
Latrobe Magnesium produces the world's first sustainable MgO
Patented process converts waste resources to valuable secondary products with zero waste. [ + ]
ABB launches latest version of flagship DCS
ABB has launched an updated version of its flagship distributed control system, System 800xA. [ + ]