Industry News
Scientists unravel how natural gas is converted into methanol at room temperature
Twenty years after the technique was developed, a collaboration between scientists at KU Leuven (University of Leuven), Belgium, and Stanford University has revealed the mechanism behind the direct conversion process of natural gas into methanol at room temperature. [ + ]
Endress+Hauser and Rockwell Automation open first joint European test centre
Rockwell Automation and Endress+Hauser have opened their first joint test plant for validation purposes in Europe. [ + ]
GE partners with Rio Tinto for Pilbara rail maintenance
GE will provide maintenance services and support for Rio Tinto's locomotive network in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, under a five-year agreement. [ + ]
Funding to boost manufacturing in Victoria
The Victorian and federal goverments have awarded grants in excess of $15 million to Victorian manufacturers. [ + ]
Emerson selects Matrikon technology to embed OPC UA functionality
Honeywell Process Solutions has announced that its Matrikon OPC Unified Architecture (UA) Software Development Kit (SDK) has been selected by Emerson Process Management to embed OPC UA in its CSI 6500 ATG Machinery HealthT Protection System. [ + ]
New hybrid energy centre transforming low-emission technologies
CSIRO has launched its Centre for Hybrid Energy Systems, a collaborative facility to research cutting-edge renewable and hybrid energy technologies. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
