Industry News
CSIRO team representing Australia in 'robot olympics'
A Brisbane-based team of robotics experts will represent Australia in the world's leading robotics competition held in the United States this month. [ + ]
Siemens supports Victorian Government’s Digital Jobs program
The Digital Jobs program is designed to help 5000 mid-career Victorians reskill and upskill on much-needed digital skills. [ + ]
CEEC welcomes Maptek as newest sponsor
Global software, hardware and services provider Maptek is the latest company to join the Coalition for Energy Efficient Comminution. [ + ]
First lithium hydroxide successfully produced at Kwinana
IGO Limited has announced that its Kwinana lithium hydroxide refinery has produced its first lithium hydroxide chemical product. [ + ]
Sumitomo to evaluate Rio Tinto's Gladstone hydrogen pilot plant
Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation have announced a partnership to study the construction of a hydrogen pilot plant at Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone. [ + ]
ABB and Stäubli to collaborate on electric mine solutions
ABB has signed a memorandum with Stäubli Electrical Connectors to develop solutions for the transition to all-electric mines. [ + ]
IChemE announces Global Awards 2021 finalists
A number of Australian organisations and individuals are among more than 120 finalist entries from across 20 countries for the IChemE Global Awards. [ + ]
Roma North Gas Processing Facility expansion completed
A $15 million expansion of the Roma North Gas Processing Facility is now complete, bringing a boost to the Maranoa region. [ + ]
Crosser launches hyperautomation solution
Swedish software company Crosser has announced a hyperautomation solution for intelligent workflows in industrial organisations. [ + ]
BHP and Caterpillar to develop zero-emissions mining trucks
BHP has announced a partnership with Caterpillar to develop and deploy zero-emissions mining trucks at BHP sites to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions. [ + ]
Curtin University industry technology to be pilot tested in Malaysia
3D-printed structured packing technology for chemical processing to be tested at Curtin University pilot plant. [ + ]
Australia's target to bring laser technology up to speed
UniSA has been awarded a federal government contract to develop high-powered laser technology for the defence and manufacturing sectors. [ + ]
Engineers Australia updates climate change action platform
Engineers Australia has released its Draft Engineers Australia Position on Climate Change. [ + ]
WA company launches world’s first Ex-rated inspection robot
The spider-like Magneto-EX with its magnetic feet is the first system to be developed that is suitable for use in hazardous area inspections. [ + ]
Flexicon relocates and expands Australian operations
Flexicon Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd, manufacturer of bulk materials handling equipment, has announced that it has expanded its Australian operations. [ + ]
