Industry News
OneHarvest to build largest pre-packed salad facility in NSW
OneHarvest has contracted Wiley for the construction of the largest fresh-cut salad facility of its kind in NSW. [ + ]
Australian manufacturing sector edges into growth
The Australian manufacturing sector has shown some positive signs, experiencing its third consecutive month of improved results and edging narrowly into overall growth, according to November's Australian Industry Group PMI result. [ + ]
ABB launches SmartVentilation for underground mines
SmartVentilation is a solution to the challenge of providing fresh air and venting toxic gases from subterranean mines while minimising energy use. [ + ]
IICA now offers Functional Safety Engineer training - TÜV Rheinland Functional Safety Program
IICA has developed a new Functional Safety Engineer training course for Safety Instrumented Systems, which is being assessed by TÜV Rheinland and is expected to have approval in early 2015. [ + ]
Australian physicists build a reversible tractor beam
Laser physicists at ANU have built a tractor beam that can repel and attract objects, using a hollow laser beam that is bright around the edges and dark in its centre. [ + ]
China LNG demand falls as supply rises
China has revised its forecast gas demand downwards just as gas supply is about to surge - which could spell trouble for big gas producers. [ + ]
FLNG to feature at oil and gas event
Floating LNG (FLNG) will be a major topic of conversation for the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG), to be held in Perth next March. [ + ]
Siemens CEO challenges Australia to secure its place in new digital supply chain
Siemens signs important MOU with Engineers Australia. [ + ]
Blame culture a barrier to learning in complex engineering projects
A green paper released by Engineers Australia has revealed that, in some sectors, up to 75% of complex projects with budgets greater than $500 million fail. [ + ]
Machine-vision market to reach $26.9 billion by 2020
The global market for machine vision system components is forecasted to reach $26.9 billion by 2020, according to a report by BCC Research. [ + ]
Emerson opens Singapore analytical manufacturing and integration centre
Emerson Process Management has opened the first manufacturing and integration centre in Asia for its Rosemount Analytical technologies. [ + ]
Auto-Bake recognised by manufacturing export awards
Auto-Bake has been highly commended for manufacturing excellence in the Manufacturing Export Awards category of the Premier's NSW Export Award. [ + ]
Japan to build robotic workforce
The Japanese government is investing heavily to reinforce the country's position as the world leader in robotic technology. [ + ]
Emerson opens 'pervasive sensing' centre in Singapore
Emerson Process Management has opened its first Pervasive Sensing Centre of Excellence in Singapore. [ + ]
FIRST robotics competition for Australia
Robotics program FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) will host the first Australian regional competition in 2015. [ + ]
