Industry News
How to turn your energy idea into a start-up
Enter ABB's Unlock Your Ability competition for free mentoring and a chance to win start-up funding. [ + ]
Scitech appointed authorised distributor for BaySpec Inc.
Scitech has been appointed the authorised distributor in Australia and New Zealand for USA-based spectral sensing company BaySpec Inc. [ + ]
Metso invests in optimism for NSW mining and quarrying
After more than 50 years at Carrington, Metso has relocated its service centre to a new 2000 m2 facility in Tomago, 20 km northwest of Newcastle. [ + ]
ABB looks to the future of food
ABB will be exploring the changing nature of the food and beverage industry at its ABB Customer World show at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, 13–16 March 2017. [ + ]
HIMA signs global agreement with Pepperl+Fuchs
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH has signed a global framework agreement with Mannheim-based automation equipment manufacturer Pepperl+Fuchs GmbH, expanding their successful cooperation on HIMax safety controllers. [ + ]
Research collaboration will lead to more accurate positioning services in Australia and New Zealand
More accurate satellite positioning system to improve accuracy for greater productivity and innovation. [ + ]
ABB acquires pioneer in 3D inspection technology
ABB has acquired Spanish start-up company NUB3D, a leading innovator of digital, 3D inspection and quality-control solutions. [ + ]
CSIRO and Deakin unleash the power of carbon fibre
CSIRO and Deakin University will complete the missing link in Australia's carbon fibre capability and this month launch a powerful new addition to Geelong's advanced manufacturing scene. [ + ]
Pilz Machine Safety Training Courses 2017
Pilz’s machine safety training courses for 2017 are now open for bookings, including an early-bird discount for booking more than four weeks in advance. [ + ]
Prime Vision Australia launches regional logistics strategy
Prime Vision has launched a new strategy for its regional division in Australia and New Zealand with specific focus on the postal and logistics industries. [ + ]
Japan to host the largest energy event in over a decade
Japan will continue to lead in global gas and LNG as the country prepares to welcome 25,000 professionals from across Japan and the world to the Gastech exhibition and conference. [ + ]
Schneider Electric executives to participate in Industrial Internet Summit
Schneider Electric will be participating in the upcoming Industrial Internet Summit, taking place from 15–16 February in Sydney. A number of industry-leading professionals from Schneider Electric will be speaking about how IoT disruption is continuing to transform industries and organisations. [ + ]
ISA: Work needed to improve Australia's innovation, science and research
ISA's Performance Review of the Australian Innovation, Science and Research System 2016 (ISR System Review) finds that while the Australian system has points of strength, Australia is lagging behind international competitors in key areas and much work must be done to break into the top tier of innovation nations. [ + ]
Deakin University opens centre for supply chain and logistics
Deakin University's strong commitment to research and development that makes a difference to the communities it serves will receive a boost, through the Centre for Supply Chain and Logistics (CSCL). [ + ]
2017 Certified Profibus and Profinet training now available
As industry gears up to embrace a new world of big data and digitalisation, training is a key step in the race to stay relevant. [ + ]
