All posts by Mike Wheeler

Robust frequency inverter for process engineering

August 27, 2018NewsMike Wheeler

The NORDAC BASE – SK 180E, offers an ATEX-compliant, decentralised frequency inverter that not only allows for an economical operation but also comes in protection class IP 69K, for complete sealing of the housing. This is particularly appealing for processing applications which requires frequent high-pressure cleaning. Recognising that many applications today do not fully utilise … Continue reading Robust frequency inverter for process engineering →

Robot car, Martti, now speaks 5G

August 27, 2018NewsMike Wheeler

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and Nokia have joined forces to hook VTT’s robot car, Martti, up to a 5G network, which allows the car to detect objects with improved range and share its observations with other vehicles. This also takes Martti a step closer to automated driving. The safety of road users also … Continue reading Robot car, Martti, now speaks 5G →

CSIRO roadmap set to scale-up hydrogen industry

August 24, 2018NewsMike Wheeler

An economically sustainable hydrogen industry could soon be on the cards according to a blueprint released by CSIRO, the national science agency, which found that cost competitiveness is firmly on the horizon. National Hydrogen Roadmap sets out a path to develop the action and investment plans required to realise the full benefits of a hydrogen … Continue reading CSIRO roadmap set to scale-up hydrogen industry →

ABB listed as company that is “changing the world”

August 24, 2018NewsMike Wheeler

Fortune Magazine has selected ABB as Number 8 on its 2018 “Change the World” list, due to its E-Mobility initiative. This list is a global ranking of companies whose innovative work is making a significant, positive social impact around the world. ABB believes it is possible to run the world without consuming the Earth. Today, … Continue reading ABB listed as company that is “changing the world” →

Siemens and Swinburne University launch MindSphere Centre for Australia

August 23, 2018NewsMike Wheeler

Swinburne University of Technology’s Hawthorn campus will house Australia’s first demonstration and application centre for a cloud-based open Industrial IoT operating system in conjunction with global technology powerhouse Siemens. The centre will enable students, academics and industry partners to collaborate and co-create local and global projects on a cloud-based platform Siemens calls MindSphere. “This is … Continue reading Siemens and Swinburne University launch MindSphere Centre for Australia →