Industry News
Magnetism could hold key to battery recycling
Researchers at Rice University, Texas, have devised a new method to extract purified active materials from lithium-ion battery waste. [ + ]
Tritium acquired by Indian EV charger company
Exicom to acquire an industry leader, Australian company Tritium, to expand global footprint in EV charging. [ + ]
Core Additive partners with 3D Systems to expand AM solutions
Core Additive has announced a strategic partnership with 3D Systems, expanding its additive manufacturing range. [ + ]
EPA fines BlueScope Steel for control system failure
A failure in the coke ovens at the Port Kembla Steelworks allegedly caused significant air emissions, resulting in a fine from the NSW EPA. [ + ]
Coles opens automated distribution centre in Western Sydney
Coles has opened its second automated distribution centre (ADC) using Witron technology in Kemps Creek, Western Sydney. [ + ]
Local steel industry being impacted by a surge in cheap imports
The Australian Steel Institute is calling for a more level playing field after a surge of cheap imports has been flooding the local market. [ + ]
Creating sustainable business growth through warehouse automation
SMEs should align the business, technical, operational and commercial aspects of their organisations to create a clear case for automation. [ + ]
Hazer Process demonstration plant achieves production milestone
Hazer Group has announced that its commercial demonstration plant for hydrogen and graphite production has achieved over 240 hours of continuous operation. [ + ]
Sparc Hydrogen commences pilot plant activities
Sparc Hydrogen has commenced front-end engineering and design (FEED) for its pilot concentrated solar thermal water-splitting plant north of Adelaide. [ + ]
UNSW 'artificial leaf' creates ammonia from wastewater and sunlight
Engineers from UNSW Sydney have converted a traditional silicon solar panel into a device that produces ammonia in a significantly more environmentally friendly way. [ + ]
Popular OT/IoT router firmware images exploitable: report
New research from Forescout and Finite State examines the state of the software supply chain in OT/IoT routers. [ + ]
ElectraLith produces battery-grade lithium using no water or chemicals
Proof-of-concept technology produces 99.9% pure lithium hydroxide using no water, no chemicals and minimal energy. [ + ]
Researchers develop camera inspired by the human eye
Camera mimics the involuntary movements of the human eye to create sharper, more accurate images of moving objects for robots and other image-capturing devices. [ + ]
Workplace Health & Safety Show Sydney registrations now open
During Safe Work Month, the Sydney Workplace Health & Safety Show will open on 23–24 October at The Dome (Sydney Showground). [ + ]
One in four companies will not achieve net zero by 2050: survey
Businesses call for more incentives and stronger action on net zero while many lag on decarbonisation. [ + ]