Industry News
Novotest handheld non-destructive test gear to be sold in Australia
A European manufacturer of measurement equipment has expanded its business to Australia. [ + ]
AMS appointed distributor for rbr Messtechnik
AMS Instrumentation & Calibration has been appointed exclusive distributor for the rbr Messtechnik range of flue gas analysis, pressure measurement and gas detection instrumentation. [ + ]
Successful hypersonic test flight in South Australia
Researchers have successfully completed a hypersonic test flight at the Woomera Test Range in South Australia. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation expands motion control business
Investment in independent cart technology strengthens offering for packaging, automotive and medical device manufacturers. [ + ]
SAP and UPS to collaborate in on-demand 3D printing
SAP and UPS plan on-demand manufacturing innovations across logistics, manufacturing and supply chain in 3D printing network. [ + ]
IICA to hold technology expo in regional NSW
The Institute of Instrumentation Control and Automation (IICA) will hold a technology expo in Orange, NSW, on 1 June. [ + ]
An innovative Australia doesn't need another Silicon Valley
The focus on building a Silicon Valley lookalike means a missed opportunity to maximise the potential of existing enterprises in Australia. [ + ]
YPB signs MoU with Orora for packaging security and anticounterfeiting
YPB will work with packaging giant Irora to provide anticounterfeiting and packaging security solutions worldwide. [ + ]
ABB acquires SVIA automation solutions
Headquartered in Jönköping, SVIA builds automated solutions for machine tending processes, using robots to feed components to lathes and mills, and to secondary processes like assembly, washing and part marking. [ + ]
Making machines respond to unexpected situations
Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have shown that machines can learn to respond to unfamiliar objects like human beings would. [ + ]
Emona to distribute Optomec 3D printing technology
Emona Instruments has been appointed as the Australian and New Zealand distributor of the Optomec range of production-grade additive manufacturing systems for 3D-printed metals and 3D-printed electronics. [ + ]
Origin offers solar solution for manufacturing industry
Origin's Solar as a Service allows manufacturing companies to enjoy the benefits of low-cost solar energy without having to make the capital investment in the solar system. [ + ]
Dissolvable electronics for implants and sensors becoming a possibility
Scientists in China have achieved a step forward in the development of electronic sensors and devices that can be implanted in the body and then dissolve almost without a trace. [ + ]
Registration for packaging conference now open
Register now to attend this year's Australian Institute of Packaging biennual conference. [ + ]
Research engineers create a better way to boil water
Engineers have found a new way to induce and control boiling bubble formation that may allow everything from industrial-sized boilers to advanced electronics to work better and last longer. [ + ]
