Industry News
Rockwell Automation to acquire Clearpath Robotics
Acquisition to allow Rockwell to provide integrated AMR solutions for manufacturing environments. [ + ]
Australian wave energy to roll into Europe
Carnegie Clean Energy has been awarded a €3,746,531 (AU$6.3 million) contract to deliver and operate its CETO wave energy technology in Europe. [ + ]
Dual-arm robot achieves bimanual tasks by learning from simulation
An innovative bimanual robot displays tactile sensitivity close to human-level dexterity using AI to inform its actions. [ + ]
White paper shows how Australia can achieve net zero
The University of Sydney's Net Zero Initiative has released a portfolio of 'ready-to-go' solutions and technology to address key issues in the move towards net zero. [ + ]
UQ heats up the space race in Australia
A new furnace at The University of Queensland heats to temperatures of almost 3000°C and can be used to produce components that withstand hypersonic space flight. [ + ]
EV batteries get new life helping to build new cars
A circular economy project will see end-of-life vehicle batteries power EV component manufacturing at Nissan Casting Australia. [ + ]
NSW Government announces new critical minerals strategy
The NSW Government's critical minerals strategy will include a sharper focus on domestic manufacturing, skills and training opportunities. [ + ]
Madison Technologies champions AI cameras in industrial plants
Madison Technologies and Mobotix aim to solve challenges in industrial environments with intelligent camera technologies. [ + ]
AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies
MIT robotics researchers have found a way to make a robot manipulate large objects with its whole body, rather than just an end effector. [ + ]
Deakin partnership aims to convert old tyres into electricity
Deakin University is partnering with Clean Energy Resources to give tyres a new life as hydrogen, electricity and other reusable resources. [ + ]
Scaling up solar and storage technologies in Victoria
ARENA has announced $10 million in funding to RayGen Resources Pty Ltd to progress its solar and thermal storage technology towards commercialisation. [ + ]
Thales Australia opens advanced manufacturing facility in Lithgow
The new Lithgow Arms facility is a key milestone in the first phase of a plan to transform the site into an advanced manufacturing Industry 4.0 and integration hub. [ + ]
Queensland announces September to be 'Manufacturing Month'
The Queensland Government recently announced September as 'Manufacturing Month' to put a spotlight on the industry. [ + ]
Australian researchers to scale up infinite plastic recycling
Queanbeyan will become home to a leader in infinite recycling and decarbonised plastic management. [ + ]
Arnott’s Group opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
The Arnott's Group continues to grow its operations in Australia by opening a 43,000 m2 automated warehouse and logistics hub in Huntingwood. [ + ]
