Industry News
Engineers Australia responds to IPCC report
Governments must bring engineers to the table to combat climate change, according to Engineers Australia. [ + ]
Innovator in vertical stirred milling to sponsor CEEC
Innovator in vertical stirred milling technology STM Minerals sees synergies in supporting the work of the Coalition for Eco-Efficient Comminution. [ + ]
Mobile robots to revolutionise manufacturing
The International Federation of Robotics has released a paper on how mobility is reshaping robotics. [ + ]
SPX FLOW appoints Australian Fluid Handling as Bran+Luebbe distributor
The appointment of AFH is aimed at improving responsiveness and reducing lead times for Australian customers. [ + ]
Manufacturers to increase use of simulation software by 2030
ABI Research predicts that manufacturers will spend US$2.6 billion on simulation software by 2030. [ + ]
Emerson to provide digital technologies for plastics recycling
'Born digital' facilities to transform recycling of polypropylene, a high-volume, versatile plastic rarely recycled today. [ + ]
Resources technology and critical minerals processing funding announced
Eight resources technology and critical minerals processing projects have had funding announced under the Modern Manufacturing Initiative. [ + ]
OTTO Motors expands its worldwide AMR network
OTTO Motors has announced a series of partnerships to extend the availability of its line of AMRs to a global audience. [ + ]
UniSA to research safer hazardous substance storage inspection
Research to improve the inspection of metallic oil and chemical tanks using mixed reality technology. [ + ]
Investment in new OT cybersecurity players on the increase
Nozomi Networks is the latest to secure funding for OT cybersecurity services and technologies, while partnerships with automation vendors are on the rise. [ + ]
APS Industrial enters partnership with Baumer Group
APS Industrial has announced a national distribution agreement with Baumer Group, starting 1 July 2021. [ + ]
Buying compressed air like all other utilities
Kaeser Compressors is offering compressed air as a service, where end users can buy the compressed air they need in the same way they would buy other utilities. [ + ]
GEA to design the world's first krill protein pilot plant
Norwegian biotechnology company Aker BioMarine has commissioned GEA to design and deliver the world's first pilot plant for hydrolysing krill protein. [ + ]
HRS Heat Exchangers acquired by Exchanger Industries Limited
HRS Heat Exchangers has announced that it has been acquired by Canadian company Exchanger Industries Limited (EIL). [ + ]
Patent awarded for an invention made by AI
World's first patent awarded for an invention made by an AI could have seismic implications on IP law. [ + ]