Industry News
Robot art, architecture and design demonstrated live
Robots that mimic human hand gestures, do life drawings and print intricate 2D and 3D clay shapes and structures form a pop-up lab in the new exhibition 'Robots in Architecture 2016 — Developing the Future'. [ + ]
Collaboration and automation key to revitalising Australia's industries
Incentivising innovation in our existing companies and manufacturing businesses will protect jobs and open up new export markets for Australia. [ + ]
Aurecon and METS Ignited developing a plan to advance Australia's METS sector
Aurecon and METS Ignited are working together to help drive innovation and global competitive advantage for Australia's mining equipment, technology and services (METS) sector. [ + ]
Toshiba industrial robots to be sold in Australia
MAP Services will offer a full line of Cartesian, 6-axis and SCARA robot systems for all types of automation and materials handling industries. [ + ]
IoT innovation workshop
Learn about the latest IoT connectivity and cloud platform developments at a workshop to be conducted by Telit USA experts in cooperation with IoTzone/Glyn. [ + ]
EtherCAT Technology Group to officially support EtherCAT P
The technical committee of the EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) has accepted EtherCAT P as an addition to EtherCAT. [ + ]
Toyota to standardise on EtherCAT
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced that it has selected EtherCAT as its industrial Ethernet technology of choice and will base its new factories around the world on EtherCAT. [ + ]
ABB and Aker Solutions to work together on subsea oil and gas
The business alliance will bring subsea solutions to the next level with ABB power and automation technology. [ + ]
Siemens announces 'Prime Minister's Industry 4.0 Taskforce'
Siemens has announced the formation of a special industrial taskforce to support Australia's transition to a new economy and connect the nation to the fourth industrial revolution, known as Industry 4.0. [ + ]
TR acquired by UK-based Vp plc
Vp plc, a specialist rental business providing products and services to a diverse range of markets, primarily within the UK, has announced the acquisition of the entire issued share capital of TR Pty Ltd for AU$17.4 million. [ + ]
Smart manufacturing symposium to showcase the best in manufacturing, innovation and commercialisation
Industry leaders in innovation, smart manufacturing and commercialisation will be coming together at a symposium announced as part of Smart Manufacturing '16 — Dandenong and South East Melbourne on Show. [ + ]
QUT leads in superconductor research
Prototype high-temperature superconductors have been unveiled as part of a landmark research agreement between Siemens, Queensland University of Technology and the Australian Government's Defence Science and Technology Group. [ + ]
QME Exhibition 2016 to be held in Mackay
Over 200 companies will showcase the latest mining and engineering technical solutions as the 2016 Queensland Mining & Engineering (QME) Exhibition brings nationwide industry innovators together from 26–28 July. [ + ]
Australia's productivity future on the agenda at innovation summit
With the end of the resources boom, what lies ahead for Australian industry? Find out at the upcoming PROFIBUS & PROFINET Global Forum and Automation Innovation Summit on 25 May. [ + ]
Finland to open world's first development environment for the industrial internet
VTT and the University of Oulu are building a pilot environment to accelerate secure industrial internet solutions. [ + ]
