Industry News
Orrcon Steel partners with ARM Hub to meet the 2030 challenge
Australian manufacturer of steel, tube and pipe Orrcon Steel is investing in AI and robotics via its platinum membership with the ARM Hub. [ + ]
Rockwell Automation to acquire CUBIC
Rockwell's acquisition of Danish company CUBIC aims to strengthen and expand Rockwell's global reach for intelligent motor control centre solutions. [ + ]
Australian EV truck manufacturer doubles assembly capacity
Electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric has announced that it is doubling the size of its local assembly facility for zero-emission trucks in the Melbourne suburb of Dandenong. [ + ]
All-Energy Australia announces agenda
The agenda has been announced for Australia's largest clean energy event, All-Energy Australia. [ + ]
IICA to hold its final NSW Technology Expo for 2022 in Newcastle
The Institute of Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (IICA) will hold its final Technology Expo for 2022 for NSW on 25 October. [ + ]
ESG and geopolitical issues causing disruption in the mining sector
The latest report from EY has identified ESG as the top issue escalating business pressure for mining and metals companies. [ + ]
Fortescue announces US partnership on green hydrogen
Fortescue Future Industries (FFI) is marching on in its global investment strategy, announcing it will partner with the US National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). [ + ]
Soft robots that grip with the right amount of force
MIT researchers have created a system that lets robots effectively use grasped tools with the correct amount of force. [ + ]
New research ties to advance modern manufacturing
Australian and UK researchers and innovators have struck a new agreement to support opportunities to collaborate on modern manufacturing methods. [ + ]
Robot installations in China grew by 44% in 2021: IFR
The International Federation of Robotics (IFR) has released some preliminary results for 2021 from its upcoming annual report to be released in October. [ + ]
MESA International announces comprehensive update to training program
MESA International has announced that its MES/MOM Methodologies Certificate of Competency has been updated to reflect today's manufacturing practices. [ + ]
Australian expertise on show at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum
Australia is on show this week, demonstrating its position as a leading source of clean energy expertise, technology and innovation at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum (GCEAF) in Pittsburgh, USA. [ + ]
IoT specialist receives Australian Good Design Award
Brisbane-based company mIoT has received a Gold Award for Design Excellence for its Captis Multi IoT infrastructure monitoring device. [ + ]
New report highlights alarming lack of hydrogen training
A report by the Victorian Hydrogen Hub (VH2) at Swinburne University of Technology highlights the urgent need for hydrogen skills and training across Australia. [ + ]
Additive manufacturing drives growth for Fleet Space Technologies
Fleet Space's new 3D printing facility aids growth by bringing component manufacturing in-house and eliminating supply chain issues. [ + ]
