Industry News
CSIRO offering free online AI program for SMEs
CSIRO aims to empower SMEs through a free 10-week digital technologies and AI program. [ + ]
New method to degrade PFAS found effective in the lab
UNSW Sydney has announced that its scientists are developing catalysts able to break down PFAS chemicals that contaminate water. [ + ]
Dovetail Electric Aviation uses digital twins to pioneer sustainable aviation
Australian company Dovetail is currently the only company worldwide converting Cessna 208s into zero-emission battery electric. [ + ]
SPEE3D announces US-based manufacturing facility
The US location enables SPEE3D to closely collaborate with customers locally, including the US Department of Defense. [ + ]
Government offering $100 million to scale up solar innovation
The federal government is investing up to $100 million in a global industry challenge aimed at lowering costs and unlocking a larger Australian solar industry. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric invests further in Realtime Robotics
Realtime Robotics has announced that Mitsubshi Electric has increased its investment in the company to help refine its work cell optimisation technology. [ + ]
Cyber attacks targeting OT a pivotal shift for Australian organisations
In 2023, motivated and sophisticated threat groups and hacktivists demonstrated the capacity to breach the networks of critical infrastructure and disrupt OT systems. [ + ]
ARENA triples investment in MGA Thermal
MGA Thermal has announced it has received a further $2.48 million, tripling the project backing from ARENA for its thermal energy storage technology. [ + ]
Government announces development of new net zero sector plans
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the development of new net zero plans for the industrial and resources sectors. [ + ]
Vast and Mabanaft advance Port Augusta green methanol project
Located in South Australia at the Port Augusta Green Energy Hub, SM1 will have the capacity to produce 7500 tonnes of green methanol each year. [ + ]
Monash Uni signs MoU with Tata Steel on sustainability innovation
Monash University has signed an MoU with India's Tata Steel to set up a Centre for Innovation on Environment and Intelligent Manufacturing. [ + ]
PA-DIM Working Group releases Version 1.1
Standard expands to support analyser device types and data modelling extensions, enhancing interoperability for process applications. [ + ]
1414 Degrees launches hydrogen development project
Partnership for hydrogen development project signed off with Woodside Energy Technologies. [ + ]
AVEVA updates InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA capabilities
AVEVA has announced updated capabilities and commercial models for its InTouch Unlimited HMI/SCADA software. [ + ]
Technical and trade skills in short supply: Ai Group
Australian Industry Group has released survey data showing technicians and trades workers are in high demand, and increasingly hard to find. [ + ]
