Industry News
Australian Space Manufacturing Network receives funding
The ASMN, led by Gilmour Space Technologies, is the largest MMI Collaboration project for space manufacturing in Australia. [ + ]
exida launches self-paced introduction to automation cybersecurity
Safety and cybersecurity certification company exida has launched a self-paced introduction to automation cybersecurity online course. [ + ]
PakTech launches in Australia
US sustainable packaging producer PakTech has announced its official launch in Australia, planning a contract manufacturing facility in Victoria. [ + ]
BHP and Microsoft use AI at Escondida copper mine
The use of new digital technology to optimise concentrator performance at BHP's Escondida operation in Chile is expected to improve copper recovery. [ + ]
Madison Technologies partners with Bosch on AIoT cameras
Madison will deliver a broader range of capabilities using camera-as-a-sensor technology in OT environments. [ + ]
Canadian company to expand comminution research in SA
Rockburst Technologies has developed a technology that breaks rocks from within, greatly reducing emissions, and which could potentially be used on the Moon. [ + ]
Rio Tinto announces Pilbara desalination plant
Rio Tinto plans to invest US$395 million in a seawater desalination plant in the Pilbara to support future water supply for the company's coastal operations. [ + ]
Advantech and Red Hat announce collaboration
Collaboration to deliver enhanced interoperability and continuous support for Advantech industrial platforms on the latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux. [ + ]
NSW Government to upgrade berths at Port Kembla
The government says a $182 million upgrade of three berths at Port Kembla will help to guarantee the supply of Illawarra steel. [ + ]
Facility tour inspires students
HYDAC Australia recently hosted its annual Facility Tour and Innovation Day for Swinburne University students. [ + ]
Vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility reaches construction milestone
The new high-tech CSL Seqirus manufacturing facility in Melbourne will produce seasonal and pandemic cell-based influenza vaccines and antivenoms. [ + ]
Gladstone renewable hydrogen project backed by ARENA
ARENA has announced $20 million in funding to support a front-end engineering and design study for a large-scale renewable hydrogen project in Gladstone. [ + ]
Major automation firms investing heavily in decarbonisation: report
Companies solving climate challenges for customers are finding new revenue opportunities in decarbonisation activities. [ + ]
Siemens announces OT/IT integration suite
Industrial Operations X is designed to bring IT and AI into industrial automation and introduces a virtual PLC. [ + ]
Latest food technologies on show at foodpro 2023
Smart food technologies and next-generation product innovations to lead speaker presentations at foodpro 2023. [ + ]
