Industry News
BHP partners with Chilean mining companies to strengthen cyber defences
An initiative has been announced to strengthen defence against cyberthreats in the mining industry. [ + ]
Queensland announces local flow-battery trial
Queensland has announced that trials of locally made flow batteries will be included in the next stages of its local network-connected batteries program. [ + ]
HRS to showcase turnkey processing solutions at APPEX 2024
HRS Heat Exchangers will be showcasing a range of turnkey line solutions for the food and beverage industry at APPEX in March. [ + ]
Cyber vulnerabilities found in Bosch production line tools
Cybersecurity vulnerabilities have been discovered in Bosch Rexroth nutrunners, a type of pneumatic torque wrench used in fastening applications in various industries. [ + ]
ABB acquisition adds AI-enabled 3D vision to AMRs
AI-based navigation technology by Sevensense enables higher levels of speed, accuracy and autonomy for mobile robots. [ + ]
APS Industrial appointed agent for EPLAN
APS Industrial (APS) has announced it has been appointed as agent for EPLAN in Australia. [ + ]
Schneider Electric Pacific awards first Cybersecurity Specialisation
SAFEgroup Automation has become the first company in the Pacific region to be awarded a Schneider Electric Industry Pacific Cybersecurity Specialisation. [ + ]
HMS Networks acquires Red Lion Controls
HMS AB has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based Red Lion Controls. [ + ]
Mitsubishi Electric and Visual Components to develop 3D simulators
Joint venture aims to strengthen Mitsubishi's digital-twin platform for manufacturing design efficiency and productivity. [ + ]
SA baked snack producer tracking supply chain emissions
Tucker's Natural successfully concludes first-of-its-kind net zero emissions tracking pilot with Siemens Sigreen. [ + ]
LAPP Australia partners with Wieland Electric
LAPP Australia has announced it is expanding its range of electrical automation technologies through a new partnership with Wieland Electric. [ + ]
Claroty discloses vulnerabilities in two popular OPC UA clients
Claroty's Team82 recently discovered remote code execution vulnerabilities in popular OPC UA clients from Inductive Automation and Softing. [ + ]
Siemens helps Australian company build orbital service spacecraft
In-orbit satellite servicing: Space Machines uses Siemens software to develop one of the largest spacecraft built in Australia. [ + ]
UniSA opens $10 million Precision Engineering Centre
A new facility at Mawson Lakes has advanced optics capabilities that the university says will transform a range of industries. [ + ]
75% of the industrial sector attacked with ransomware in the past year: study
As financial losses mount, security pros are expected to adopt technology like generative AI in OT environments while meeting new regulatory standards. [ + ]
