Industry News
Charging up crucial component for local battery industry
The Future Battery Industries Cooperative Research Centre has launched a cathode precursor plant in WA to help develop local battery technology. [ + ]
Yokogawa establishes separate digital transformation business
Yokogawa Digital Corporation was established to support digital transformation in manufacturing. [ + ]
Modern Manufacturing Expo adds Smart Manufacturing conference
The Modern Manufacturing Expo in Sydney promises to be a collaboration hub that kickstarts real-life implementation. [ + ]
BHP signs MOU for nickel supply with Ford Motor Company
BHP has announced that it has entered into an MOU for nickel supply to Ford Motor Company from its Nickel West asset in Western Australia. [ + ]
Fieldbus associations collaborate on test plan for TSN
A single common conformance test plan is to be developed for the IEC/IEEE 60802 TSN Profile for Industrial Automation. [ + ]
Dragos and Emerson expand global cybersecurity agreement
Dragos extends ICS/OT cybersecurity to Emerson's DeltaV DCS to protect process industries. [ + ]
Engineers Australia launches micro-credentials to boost engineering skills
Australia is in the grip of an engineering skills shortage. A new series of micro-credentials promises to help existing talent fill the gaps. [ + ]
Swisslog and ATLC announce logistics automation event
Swisslog Australia and ATLC are hosting an “Afternoon of Automation” to discuss key trends in the automation industry and how they will affect companies in Australasia. [ + ]
New program to assist migrant engineers
Overseas-qualified engineers who are struggling to find work in Australia will benefit from a free online program offered by La Trobe University. [ + ]
Siemens cloud-based PLM software now available in ANZ
Siemens brings Teamcenter X cloud-based PLM to Australia and New Zealand, making PLM software available to more companies. [ + ]
Australia/US energy partnership to strengthen research collaboration
A new agreement between Australia and the US will see greater international research collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, electricity grids, hydrogen and plastic waste. [ + ]
ABB and Red Hat partner on scalable digital solutions
ABB has announced it will provide digital solutions to customers on demand and at scale using Red Hat OpenShift. [ + ]
Beckhoff introduces modular robot system
Beckhoff has introduced a modular robot concept, through a modular system from which the right robot kinematics can be put together flexibly to suit the application. [ + ]
Emerson technologies selected for hydrogen energy storage hub
Integrated control and safety platform to optimise green hydrogen production and storage facility. [ + ]
Tech breakthrough could make oil refineries greener, hydrogen safer
Ball-milling process for gas separation. [ + ]