Industry News
Accenture invests in AI-powered humanoid robotics
Accenture is investing in Sanctuary AI to bring AI-powered, humanoid robotics to work alongside humans. [ + ]
GMG secures funding for battery pilot plant
Graphene Manufacturing Group has secured $2 million in funding from the Queensland Government for a graphene aluminium-ion battery pilot plant. [ + ]
Rockwell releases State of Smart Manufacturing Report 2024
Rockwell survey finds that smart manufacturing technologies are helping Australian manufacturers deal with skills shortages. [ + ]
Clear government vision key to supporting future industry: report
Clear government vision is the key to unlocking long-term economic resilience and supporting future industry, according to the Centre for Policy Development. [ + ]
CSIRO invests $20 million to drive SME innovation
CSIRO has announced a $20 million investment to provide SMEs with greater access to vital R&D opportunities. [ + ]
Nozomi Networks extends partnership with Yokogawa
Nozomi Networks OT and IoT visibility and threat detection capabilities are now part of Yokogawa's cybersecurity managed services. [ + ]
E-nose olfactory chips detect multiple gases and odours
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed biomimetic olfactory chips to enable advanced gas sensing and odour detection. [ + ]
Emerson expands DeltaV offering
The DeltaV Automation Platform adds SCADA, MES and operations management software technologies. [ + ]
Calidus and RocketDNA partner to introduce autonomous drones to mine site
The RocketDNA SurveyBot system will deliver daily surveys, stockpile volume reports and provide real-time imagery for remote Calidus Resources personnel. [ + ]
Inspection robot can do parkour and walk across rubble
Researchers in Swizerland have used machine learning to teach the ANYmal industrial inspection robot new terrain negotiation skills. [ + ]
CSIRO 3D mapping technology blasts off for ISS
A package of 3D mapping technology designed by CSIRO has reached the International Space Station. [ + ]
Metso opens largest service centre globally in Karratha
Metso has announced that it has opened its largest service centre globally in Karratha, Western Australia. [ + ]
Melbourne sewerage network prepares for growing population
Yarra Valley Water has signed a five-year contract with Waternish Engineering and Service Stream to upgrade sewage and recycled water treatment plants. [ + ]
Open Robotics launches Open Source Robotics Alliance
The Open Source Robotics Alliance is a new initiative to strengthen the governance of open-source robotics software projects. [ + ]
Siemens to acquire drive technology business of ebm-papst
Family-owned business ebm-papst manufactures intelligent, integrated mechatronic systems in the extra-low-voltage range and motion control systems. [ + ]
