Industry News
Business peak body calls for companies to give back to students
Peak industry association Ai Group has partnered with CSIRO to increase the number of industry professionals showcasing real-life science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills and careers in Australian schools. [ + ]
Have your say on SafeWork NSW's approach to work health and safety
SafeWork NSW is inviting the community, workers and businesses to have their say on SafeWork NSW's approach to work health and safety in NSW. [ + ]
HIMA Asia Pacific wins major safety award
The 5th Asian Manufacturing Awards sees HIMA Asia Pacific win 'Best Process Safety Systems Provider'. [ + ]
ABB elected to the Industrial Internet Consortium Steering Committee
Eric Harper, a senior principal scientist specialising in software architecture and sustainable technologies at ABB's Corporate Research Center in the United States, will represent ABB in the IIC Steering Committee. [ + ]
ABB software to support operational efficiency at one of the world's largest copper mines
Enterprise software upgrade to enhance asset management capabilities at Collahuasi mine in Chile. [ + ]
Infinite-build and robotic 3D additive manufacturing demonstrated by Stratasys
Stratasys has announced it is previewing demonstrations of next-generation manufacturing technologies at IMTS 2016 as part of its SHAPING WHAT'S NEXT vision for manufacturing. [ + ]
Australian Utility Week: Building Digital Futures
Now in its 14th year, Australian Utility Week 2016 will take place on 29–30 November 2016 at Australian Technology Park, Sydney. [ + ]
Safety Induction required for Queensland gas workers
From 1 July 2016, all new industry starters are required to complete an Industry Safety Induction (ISI) prior to working on the operation or development of any facilities in the Queensland natural gas exploration and production industry. [ + ]
ABB presents digital grid approach at leading power sector event in Paris
Digital substations as key elements in future-oriented power grids to improve efficiency, safety and system visibility. [ + ]
New funds to recharge battery research
A new battery that can be charged in minutes and run for a lot longer is being developed in a project funded by a grant from the Queensland-Chinese Academy of Sciences Collaborative Research Fund. [ + ]
Australia's top woman engineer receives inaugural Ada Lovelace Medal
Mary O'Kane, the NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer, has won the inaugural Ada Lovelace Medal for an Outstanding Woman Engineer, a new national award that recognises the contribution Australian women have made to the profession and to wider society. [ + ]
Automation solutions seminar for the food processing and packaging industries
Omron will be holding a free BBQ breakfast seminar on the latest automation technologies for the food industry in New Lambton (Newcastle) on 7 September 2016. [ + ]
Wind cements place as cheapest energy in Australia
The price of wind power in Australia has dropped to a record low, making wind power the country's cheapest new electricity source. [ + ]
Research cooperation between Bosch and Bühler for food processing technology
Bosch Connected Devices and Solutions and Bühler are to expand their research and development partnership. [ + ]
Innovative Queensland companies save mines millions
Three Queensland companies are using the current mining downturn as an opportunity to develop innovative products that improve efficiencies and reduce costs, saving millions in dollars and resources. [ + ]
