Industry News
World's largest floating photovoltaic power plant test-bed
Experimental floating solar generation system may acheive 11% greater efficiency due to the cooling effect of water. [ + ]
Research reveals major differences in digital maturity across industries
Aviation is the most progressive while oil and gas lags behind. [ + ]
SMC opens new Southern Australia distribution centre
SMC in Victoria recently held an open day to mark the official launch of their Southern Australia distribution centre. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation PowerTechED on the Gold Coast in June
This year's event will feature many never-before-seen live demonstrations, provide access to global specialists and reveal insights into the future direction of products. [ + ]
Robuschi compressor wins motion control industry award for energy efficiency
Vacuum and pressure manufacturer Gardner Denver has won the Environmental and Energy Efficiency award for its ROBOX energy screw compressor at this year's Motion Control Industry Awards 2017. [ + ]
Emerson acquires MYNAH Technologies
Emerson has announced it has completed the purchase of MYNAH Technologies, a long-time Emerson alliance partner and a provider of dynamic simulation and operator training software. [ + ]
NI unveils next generation of LabVIEW at NI Week
LabVIEW NXG 1.0 to deliver the productivity of LabVIEW to non-programmers. [ + ]
SUEZ takes a stake in Optimatics, enhancing its digital solutions for water networks
SUEZ Ventures, the SUEZ Group venture capital fund, has announced that it is increasing its support for Optimatics growth through a capital increase alongside the existing shareholders, including cleantech fund manager Emerald Technology Ventures. [ + ]
Amcor secures three awards in DuPont Packaging Awards
Amcor's accomplishment in collaboration and innovation has been recognised three times over by the 2017 DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation. [ + ]
Victoria's South East Water inaugurated as one of the Leading Utilities of the World
Victorian water utility South East Water has been inaugurated into the Leading Utilities of the World (LUOW) network at the recent Global Water Summit in Madrid, a celebration of outstanding utility innovation. [ + ]
GE supports power grids of the future with Europe's first MVDC link
GE Energy Connections will deliver Europe's first medium-voltage direct current (MVDC) link as part of Scottish Power Energy Network's Angle-DC project in Anglesey and North Wales. [ + ]
MESA MES/MOM training to be held in Melbourne
ATS Applied Tech Systems Pty Ltd of Victoria is hosting an MES/MOM Methodologies Certificate of Competency training event in August. [ + ]
Incoming IChemE president focuses on digital capabilities
John McGagh, chief digital officer at renewable energy supplier Snowy Hydro, has been confirmed as the new president of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE). [ + ]
New PA Profile 4.0 works with Profinet
Profibus & Profinet International (PI) has released a new profile specification that allows all parameters and functions specified in the PA Profile to be used in both Profibus and Profinet. [ + ]
Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 Taskforce signs collaboration agreement with Germany
Australia and Germany are building a stronger collaboration on Industry 4.0. [ + ]
