Industry News
SPP Pumps and Rodelta partner to improve safety-critical applications
SPP Pumps has announced a strategic alliance with Netherlands-based Rodelta, a manufacturer of intrinsically safe pumps for hazardous atmospheres. [ + ]
RMIT builds a structure with supernatural strength
A new 3D-printed metamaterial from common titanium alloy has levels of strength for weight not normally seen in nature or manufacturing. [ + ]
Engineers Australia and Consult Australia sign collaboration agreement
The agreement plans to represent the interests of both engineers and businesses, focusing on issues such as ethics, diversity and inclusion, and mental health and wellbeing. [ + ]
Online tool to help Australia's hydrogen industry maintain standards
CSIRO and Standards Australia have launched a new resource to help the growing hydrogen industry find the relevant standards for its hydrogen projects. [ + ]
Schneider Electric launches new program to support systems integrators
Schneider Electric says its Alliance SI Energize Program has been created to enable systems integrators to become industrial technology and sustainability experts. [ + ]
Rio Tinto signs Australia's biggest renewable power deal
Rio Tinto has announced it has signed a second renewable power purchase agreement for its Gladstone aluminium operations. [ + ]
Oracle adds new logistics capabilities to Oracle Cloud SCM
Oracle says it has added new features to Oracle Cloud SCM to help organisations increase the efficiency of their supply chains. [ + ]
Queensland rocket gets funding for launch
The Eris Orbital Launch Vehicle is a three-stage rocket capable of launching small satellites into low earth orbit. [ + ]
Rise in geopolitically driven OT cyber attacks in 2023: report
The Dragos OT Cybersecurity Year in Review report shows a rise in geopolitically driven and ransomware attacks in 2023. [ + ]
Pilbara Hydrogen Hub gets government funding
The Commonwealth and WA Governments have announced they have finalised a $140 million agreement to build a hydrogen hub in the Pilbara. [ + ]
ABB acquires optical sensor company to expand water management tech
Through the acquisition of Canadian company Real Tech, ABB is expanding its range with optical sensor technology for smart water measurement. [ + ]
Government announces AI expert group
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the establishment of a new Artificial Intelligence Expert Group. [ + ]
Mabanaft granted funding for a solar methanol plant in Port Augusta
German company Mabanaft will work with renewable energy company Vast to build a demonstration solar methanol plant in South Australia. [ + ]
Top 5 robot trends for 2024: IFR
The International Federation of Robotics has identified five key trends in robotics for 2024. [ + ]
Anybus achieves Maturity Level 3 certification for industrial cybersecurity
HMS Networks has announced that its Anybus brand has successfully attained Maturity Level 3 certification against IEC 62443-4-1. [ + ]