Industry News
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners opens $43.7 million can line
Backed by a $43.7 million investment, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Australia has opened a new can line at its production site in Moorabbin, Victoria. [ + ]
An automated way to assemble thousands of objects
A new algorithm for automatic assembly of products is accurate, efficient and generalisable to a wide range of complex real-world assemblies. [ + ]
AGIG receives SA Premier's Community Engagement Award
Australian Gas Networks has been recognised for the Hydrogen Park South Australia project, which supplies up to 5% blended renewable gas into the AGN existing gas network. [ + ]
Amazon robot "handles millions of diverse products"
Amazon has unveiled a new industrial robotic arm that the company says is capable of handling "millions of diverse products". [ + ]
Low-cost battery has four times the capacity of lithium-ion
A new technology sodium–sulphur battery has potential to significantly reduce energy storage costs. [ + ]
Squadron Energy acquires CWP Renewables
Squadron set to become Australia's largest renewable energy investor, operator and developer. [ + ]
Australia has huge solar industry potential: report
The 'Australian Silicon Action Plan' is a blueprint for jobs and prosperity in Australia's solar future. [ + ]
New course to introduce First Nations students to engineering
A new Charles Darwin University (CDU) course will give First Nations students an immersive experience of the world of engineering. [ + ]
ABB opens automated robotics mega factory in Shanghai
Production facility and 'open lab' customer collaboration centre utilises digital and automation technologies to manufacture next-generation robots. [ + ]
Playtime for edge computing is over: predictions for 2023
Edge computing and IIoT expert Jim White has provided his top predictions for the coming year, including forecasts related to security, hyperscalers and AI/ML. [ + ]
Macintyre wind precinct in Queensland to be doubled to 2 GW
ACCIONA Energía has announced a doubling of generation capacity for Queensland's largest wind farm. [ + ]
5G in manufacturing and logistics to accelerate in Asia-Pac: report
AR/VR integration, remote or autonomous operations, and real-time condition monitoring applications expected to drive 5G-to-Business adoption. [ + ]
Ai Group reports manufacturing deteriorated in November
The Ai Group has reported that its Australian Performance of Manufacturing Index shows a decline of manufacturing activity in November. [ + ]
IICA Functional Safety Engineer training courses 2023
Register now to increase your skills and qualifications. [ + ]
Calix and Pilbara Minerals enter lithium joint venture
Calix has announced that it has started a formal joint venture with Pilbara Minerals for a decarbonised lithium refining project in the Pilbara. [ + ]