Industry News
Ampcontrol and PPK Mining Equipment introduce electric mine vehicle
Two Australian manufacturing and technology companies have partnered to deliver battery-electric vehicle (BEV) solutions for underground mining applications. [ + ]
Made4CNC launches automatic CNC door opening system for robots
A Danish company says it has solved a well-known and previously “unsolvable challenge” in the metal industry. [ + ]
NERA launches platform to connect hydrogen industry to global market
HyCapability is an online platform to support the growth and development of Australia's hydrogen equipment, technology and services industry. [ + ]
Bosch opens new Manufacturing Automation Centre
Bosch has announced the opening of a $17 million Manufacturing Automation Centre in Clayton, Victoria. [ + ]
Revenues from warehouse robotics to exceed US$51 billion by 2030
ABI Research says that evolving e-commerce fulfilment operations and technical improvements in robotics and AI are rapidly growing the commercial robotics market. [ + ]
Komatsu to develop zero-emission vehicles for mining
Komatsu has announced it will work directly with mining customers to develop zero-emission mining equipment and infrastructure. [ + ]
Finnish researchers explore next generation digital mining
VTT, Nokia and Sandvik collaborate in 5G-powered research project on next generation underground mining technology. [ + ]
ABB technology to power Jansz-Io Compression project
ABB appointed by Chevron Australia and Aker Solutions to provide power from shore to subsea Jansz-Io field. [ + ]
Increase in ICS vulnerabilities in 2021 staggering: report
New report highlights 41% increase in security vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure in past six months. [ + ]
WA goldmine deploys Aspen prescriptive maintenance software
Evolution Mining using Aspen Mtell to mitigate unplanned downtime and improve plant performance. [ + ]
Global SIS market on upward trajectory: report
The need to replace and upgrade systems in continuous process industries is driving market growth for safety instrumented systems, according to Frost & Sullivan. [ + ]
Registration now open for Emerson Exchange Asia Pacific 2021
Emerson has announced that Emerson Exchange Asia Pacific 2021 is open for registration. [ + ]
Bosch machine learning trials go live on Fetch.ai
AI trials to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of collective learning as it applies to predictive maintenance. [ + ]
First Australian textile recycling facility under development
A new facility in south-east Queensland is anticipated to recycle enough textiles in its first year to save 4000 tonnes from going into waste. [ + ]
Robotic pipeline repair robot seeks investment
A UK company is seeking investment to help bring to market pioneering robotics to repair oil pipelines remotely without the need to stop production. [ + ]