Industry News
Hazer Process achieves funding milestone
The Hazer Process converts biomethane into hydrogen and graphite using iron ore as a catalyst. [ + ]
IICA announces first Technology Expo for 2023
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (IICA) will hold its first Technology Expo for 2023 in Wagga Wagga. [ + ]
Emerson launches dedicated renewables technology and software
Emerson says Ovation Green will help producers navigate the emerging sustainable energy economy. [ + ]
CSIRO program makes R&D more accessible for SMEs in mining sector
CSIRO is helping to make commercial innovation more accessible for SME businesses in the mining and METS sectors by providing free research and development support. [ + ]
Robotics research: How Asia, Europe and America invest
IFR has released the ‘World Robotics R&D Programs’ paper looking at how the largest economies invest in robotics. [ + ]
Australia and Germany fund Vast Solar green methanol production
Vast Solar has been selected by the Australian and German governments for funding to advance green methanol production to power zero emission shipping and aviation. [ + ]
Rotork launches a new Reliability Services program
Process valve manufacturer Rotork has launched a three-tiered Reliability Services program worldwide. [ + ]
NSW Government releases first robot safety guidelines
The NSW Government's Centre for Work Health and Safety has released a set of guidelines for working safely with collaborative robots. [ + ]
Emerson goes public over offers to acquire National Instruments
Public proposal follows eight months of unsuccessful private offers to NI. [ + ]
Extracting silicon from used solar panels for better batteries
Researchers at Deakin University have announced that they have developed a sustainable way to address the issue of recycling end-of-life solar panels. [ + ]
Winged robot can land like a bird
Research robot opens up possibilities for bird-like robot autonomy outdoors. [ + ]
WA rare earths project to boost jobs and net zero goals
The Australian Government has announced that it will increase support to the Yangibana Rare Earths Project in Western Australia's Gascoyne Region. [ + ]
Major upgrade to water resource recovery facility in Sydney
Sydney Water has awarded a contract to Fulton Hogan for the first two upgrades at the Rouse Hill Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney's North West. [ + ]
BHP celebrating 10 years of remote operations
BHP's WA Iron Ore operation is celebrating 10 years of its remote operations centre in Perth. [ + ]
Local industry opportunities in Black Hawk acquisition
Australian industry opportunities were highlighted in the announcement of new helicopters for the Australian Army. [ + ]