Industry News
Australia's cybercrime problem: agenda for the next government
A new discussion paper released by the ACCS notes a substantial spending gap between measures recently announced by the federal government and comparable spending commitments made by its allies for cybersecurity in the past half year. [ + ]
Spider worker robots of the future developed
Siemens researchers in Princeton, New Jersey, have developed prototype spider-like robots called 'SiSpis' that can work collaboratively to print structures and surfaces. [ + ]
Bureau Veritas to demonstrate oil and gas testing capabilities at 2016 APPEA Conference
Bureau Veritas Asutralia will be demonstrating its capabilities in field testing, gas analysis, water analysis, fuel testing, glycol analysis and oil condition monitoring, as well as its online Lube Oil Analysis Management System. [ + ]
New concept liquid battery developed at MIT
A novel concept for a flow battery with a pump-free design could offer advantages in cost and simplicity. [ + ]
Gripper modelled on a chameleon's tongue
The FlexShapeGripper can grip, collect and release several objects of very different shapes in the one process without the need for manual conversion due to its water-filled silicone cap, which wraps itself around the items being gripped in a flexible, form-fitting manner. [ + ]
Remote condition monitoring service for ABB drives
Enabled by the IoT, a new service delivers accurate, real-time information about drive events and helps to predict maintenance needs, operational risks and possible system faults. [ + ]
Safety specialist HIMA opens regional headquarters in Singapore
Safety specialist HIMA has chosen Singapore as its hub from which to coordinate activities in the Asia-Pacific region. [ + ]
Emerson helps power plant become one of the cleanest, most efficient in the US
Fast-track automation project boosts reliability and energy output, and lowers carbon emissions. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
