Industry News
Rockwell launches cybersecurity threat detection service
A new threat detection service from Rockwell Automation alerts operators of potential security threats to their industrial networks. [ + ]
Analysts predict industrial automation market to reach US$64.5bn by 2022
The need for greater operational efficiency, the growing Internet of Things (IoT) and cloud-based automation are among the trends leading to a predicted 10.6% annual growth rate in the industrial automation market. [ + ]
Balluff acquires software and machine vision companies
Balluff has acquired innovative software services GmbH (iss) and Matrix Vision GmbH to further extend its digital technology capablities. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation announces Blake Moret to become chairman
Rockwell Automation has announced that its board of directors has elected president and CEO Blake D Moret as chairman of the board effective 1 January 2018. [ + ]
Research: Mobile robots that can merge and morph
Designed by a team of European researchers based in Belgium, mergeable nervous system robots retain full motion control regardless of how they are grouped, so the larger bodies function with a single controller, and once split use independent controllers. [ + ]
ABB's YuMi robot conducts opera
ABB's collaborative robot YuMi will be conducting the Lucca Philharmonic Orchestra in Pisa tonight, performing along with soloists Andrea Bocelli and Luigia Borsi. [ + ]
Australian researchers build first 3D-printed rocket engine
Having previously scceeded in creating the world's first 3D-printed jet engine, Monash University researchers have now designed, printed and test-fired a 3D-printed rocket engine. [ + ]
Emerson builds strategic relationship to accelerate life sciences product pipelines
The agreement with Enterprise System Partners (ESP) expands project management support for Syncade MES projects to meet industry's increased need for automated, faster pharmaceutical development. [ + ]
Indonesia's largest water, wastewater and recycling technology event
Set to be held in Surabaya in 2018, the trade show offers a Europe, America & Australia Pavilion. [ + ]
Treotham Automation celebrates 25 years
Founded by Mikael Paltoft in 1992, Treotham began as a very small business selling just chains and accessories out of Mikael's home garage. [ + ]
Merger of Dow and DuPont completed
Merged company moving forward towards an intended separation into three publicly traded companies in agriculture, materials science and specialty products. [ + ]
ANU announces major expansion to drive societal response to the AI revolution
The Australian National University (ANU) has announced a major 10-year program to drive an artificial intelligence revolution in Australia. [ + ]
Engineering is Elementary program to promote STEM in Australian schools
A decade-long partnership between Questacon and Raytheon focuses on providing education opportunities to Australia's next generation of engineers. [ + ]
Have you heard of Tulip?
Self-service apps are now becoming available for the factory floor. [ + ]
Lumberg I/O discontinue notice
Belden has released formal notices that specific modules in its Lumberg Automation 0910 ASi-Interface (ASL) and the LioN-Classic product lines will be discontinued. [ + ]
