Industry News
Application registry launched to advance the Internet of Things
oneM2M drives the creation and adoption of the first registry based on industry specifications. [ + ]
Texas LNG selects Honeywell technology for new production facility
Technology will provide state-of-the-art gas pre-treatment, automation and controls for a 4-million-tons-per-year capacity natural gas liquefaction plant. [ + ]
UTS and Siemens strengthen ties for practice-based industry learning
In an effort to increase employment opportunities for students in STEM education, Siemens Australia has committed to supporting practice-based industry learning opportunities at UTS through the donation of equipment. [ + ]
Sydney to host RoboCup in 2019
Hundreds of robots will descend on Sydney to battle for coveted RoboCup world titles when the city hosts the competition in 2019. [ + ]
Registration now open for NMW 2016
Registration is now open for National Manufacturing Week 2016 (11–13 May), to be held in Sydney. [ + ]
Simulation to help companies link into the global supply chain
A simulation hub to help Asia Pacific businesses break into the global supply chain has been launched. In a partnership between Siemens, the South Australian Government and Simulation Australasia, the hub will deliver advanced system simulation software training to companies and universities. [ + ]
ABB delivers its 10 millionth variable speed drive
The 10 millionth ABB low-voltage drive rolled off the production line at ABB's Beijing factory in November. The 10 millionth drive is going to Wuhan Guide Electric Co., Ltd. in China, a system integrator manufacturing electric control systems for port cranes. [ + ]
Coalminers' lives at risk as black lung disease re-emerges in Queensland
Three cases of black lung have been detected in three months at coalmines in Queensland in what could be the tip of the iceberg for a disease that had been wiped out in Australia half a century ago. [ + ]
Olympus enhances its portable X-ray analyser capabilities across Australia
Geochemical analysis of minerals by portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and X-ray diffraction (pXRD) is a crucial tool in the mineral exploration and mining industries. [ + ]
Frost & Sullivan's five big technology predictions for 2016
Frost & Sullivan's Audrey William, head of ICT Research, Australia & New Zealand, shares her insights into the five big technology predictions into 2016. [ + ]
Romaco acquires Medipac AB
The Romaco Group's decision to purchase the assets of Medipac AB, the Swedish manufacturer of tube filling machines, will strengthen its position in the effervescents sector. [ + ]
Australian cybersecurity firm wins global award
QuintessenceLabs has developed the technology to generate true random numbers from a quantum entropy source for cryptography in real time, greatly improving the security of encryption systems. [ + ]
Honeywell showcases latest solutions at Madrid conference
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has showcased its latest process automation solutions including the IIoT and industrial cybersecurity at the 27th annual Honeywell Users Group (HUG) for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). [ + ]
McConnell Dowell to construct North East Gas Interconnector
The Northern Territory government has announced that Jemena has been selected to build and operate the North East Gas Interconnector (NEGI), connecting the Territory’s vast gas fields to the east coast gas market. [ + ]
SpeedCast announces the acquisition of ST Teleport
The acquisition will enhance SpeedCast's satellite services for the oil and gas industry in the Asia-Pacific. [ + ]
