Industry News
Deakin collaboration to bring AI to the mining industry
Deakin University's Applied Artificial Intelligence Institute will collaborate with MineExcellence to support the mining sector in leveraging recent advances in AI. [ + ]
Emerson selected by Jotun to automate plants worldwide
Emerson and paint manufacturer Jotun have started a five-year framework agreement to implement standardised automation software and technology. [ + ]
A helping hand for robotic manipulator design
With modular components and an easy-to-use 3D interface, an interactive design pipeline enables anyone to create their own customised robotic hand. [ + ]
Work starts on mega wind farm in Queensland
The Queensland Government has announced that work is officially underway at the 1026 MW MacIntyre Wind Farm precinct. [ + ]
Metso Outotec and CSIRO partner on agitation technology
Metso Outotec has signed a partnership agreement with CSIRO for providing SwirlFlow technology to alumina refineries. [ + ]
Treotham Automation moves to larger premises
Treotham Automation has announced that it has moved its Sydney headquarters to Macquarie Park. [ + ]
Yokogawa acquisition enhances WTE and biomass support
Yokogawa has acquired Dublix, a provider of optimisation technologies for waste-to-energy and biomass power plants. [ + ]
GHGSat doubles capacity to monitor methane emissions
Three new ABB-built optical sensors help increase the frequency of observations and capacity to precisely pinpoint the source of methane emissions. [ + ]
UTS design model promises improved safety for LNG storage
A new high-performance computational model optimising the design of large LNG tanks will lead to improved safety and security of storage facilities. [ + ]
Project EnergyConnect to start power grid transformation
Construction has now started on a $2.3 billion project, EnergyConnect, an electricity transmission line linking South Australia with NSW. [ + ]
Using waste as a renewable energy source
Jemena is helping to convert waste into biomethane to be used in a local gas network. [ + ]
Industrial networks keep growing despite challenging times
Every year, HMS Networks carries out a study of the industrial network market to analyse the distribution of new connected nodes in factory automation. [ + ]
ABB launches 'next-generation' mine hoist control system
ABB is introducing a new standardised hoist control system for use by mining companies worldwide. [ + ]
Zone RV installing biggest 3D printer in Southern Hemisphere
Queensland manufacturer Zone RV has made a major investment in its production capability with the purchase of a 22 m long 3D printing system. [ + ]
NSW invests in Western Sydney advanced manufacturing facility
The NSW Government has announced the investment of $260 million in a research facility to be built close to the new Western Sydney International Airport. [ + ]
