Siemens has granted more than $450 million of advanced industrial PLM software to the University of South Australia to train future shipbuilders. The grant provides a suite of advanced PLM software including the Teamcenter portfolio for engineering collaboration, NXTM software for 3D design, the SimcenterTM portfolio for predictive engineering simulation and analytics and the Tecnomatix … Continue reading University of South Australia granted Industry 4.0 software suite →

Scientists from The Australian National University (ANU) have designed tiny optical sensors that open the door to developing a wearable device that allows doctors to medically diagnose people’s health in real time. Associate Professor Antonio Tricoli said the sensors, which are 50 times thinner than a human hair, promised to one day help doctors detect … Continue reading New sensors open door to wearable medical diagnostic device →

This year the awards will be announced in PACE magazine, the forefront publication for the process and control engineering industry. The PACE Zenith Awards celebrate the process control and automation industry’s many and diverse successes. This is a unique opportunity for your company and team members to be recognised for their innovation and contribution to … Continue reading THE ZENITH AWARDS ARE BACK FOR 2018! →

Sensirion has released the new ultra-low power humidity sensor SHTC3 for mobile and battery-driven applications. The SHTC3 is a digital humidity and temperature sensor optimized for battery-driven applications and high-volume consumer electronics. The sensor has been designed to overcome conventional limits in size and power consumption in order to fulfill current and future requirements, and … Continue reading Humidity sensor for battery-driven applications →

The Pilbara town of Onslow is set to become the home of Australia’s largest energy microgrid with the awarding of major renewables-focused infrastructure contracts. Horizon Power recently received State Government approval to progress the next phase of its distributed energy resources (DER) project in Onslow which will provide the town with a high level of … Continue reading Australia’s largest renewable energy microgrid powers ahead →

UNSW scientists have developed a new carbon-based material that could revolutionise moisture control in applications as diverse as electronics, packaging and air conditioning – and which could even be used to keep footwear fresh. The new super dessicant, made from graphene oxide, significantly outperforms current drying agents, and is twice as absorbent as the industry … Continue reading Soaking up the water and the sweat – a new super desiccant →

Microprecision’s new longer M6 thread 3mm CDLB series panel LED enables customers to design panels with 3mm LEDs to their own specifications, eliminating the need to change to larger LEDs to fit thick panels.  The new CDLB series mounts in panels up to 8mm in thickness- even when supplied with the optional washer for IP67 … Continue reading Small LED indicator for thick panels →

Flexible production to address current and future needs of consumers receives much attention from the manufacturing industry that has embraced Industrie 4.0. The days of rigid production environments are numbered and fast change-overs are a prerequisite to make sure customization does not affect OEE severely. Omron has been a pioneer in successful solutions to realize … Continue reading SCARA robots line: the joint journey to flexible production →

Australian Tamworth Environmental Laboratories announced that they have received NATA accreditation effective from 10 May 2018 to use Canadian technology from TECTA-PDS in order to automate their water testing for E. coli and Total Coliforms. The TECTA-PDS automated microbial detection system, TECTA B16, is the only US EPA approved automated method for drinking water compliance … Continue reading Oz laboratory receives NATA accreditation →

The XRHRobotStar is a digital X-ray robot-system that allows an ultra-fast in-line inspection. The innovative Automated Defect Recognition (ADR) and optimised process make it one of the fastest in-line systems worldwide. The throughput can be increased by using a cluster of several systems. The underlying principle is that a loading robot on the outside handles … Continue reading Ultra-fast in-line inspection with XRHRobotStar →

Novel solutions for biofilm infections are the focus of a collaborative research agreement between the University of Sydney, Whiteley Corporation and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre. Over four years, $3.5 million will be co-invested in the project by the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre (IMCRC), University of Sydney and medical and industry manufacturer Whiteley … Continue reading Healthcare, food production and manufacturing industry to benefit →

Congratulations to all the Women in Industry nominees. The winners will be announced at a gala event to be held at Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney on Thursday June 14. SOCIAL LEADER OF THE YEAR This category recognises those individuals who have significantly effected positive change within their local or regional community. Lama Tayeh … Continue reading Women In Industry Awards nominations announced →

HDF (Hydrogene de France) has announced the launch of a world first in the history of renewable energy with the creation of its CEOG project (French Western Guiana Power Plant). The project, harnessed via HDF’s Renewstable solution, will deliver 100 per cent clean, affordable and reliable power 24/7 – with no fluctuations and at reduced costs … Continue reading Hydrogen-based renewable power plant produces 140MWh →

By the end of this month, the life of one young Indigenous Australian will have changed forever. Having won first prize in the Startup Challenge at the First Nations Youth Summit on June 29, that future leader will be preparing to join the International Startup Tour to the United States, run by Indigenous business accelerator … Continue reading Future leaders set to compete for tech tour spot →

Fluke Process Instruments has announced the Thermalert 4.0, a versatile infrared spot pyrometer for automatic, noncontact temperature measurement in harsh industrial environments. Intended for use with temperatures of -40 °F to 4,082 °F (-40 °C to 2,250 °C), the pyrometer series comprises 13 models with varied spectral responses, including dedicated sensors for metals, glass, plastics, … Continue reading Thermalert 4.0 infrared pyrometer for diverse temperature applications →

Only a couple of months after Bragi introduced Bragi NanoAI and Bragi Intelligent Edge at Mobile World Congress 2018 as a new business line focused on services and solutions, the company has announced its inclusion in the STMicroelectronics Partner Program to make software solutions that address the current needs for modern IoT development accessible to … Continue reading Bragi joins partner program to accelerate development time of IoT solutions →

Melbourne-based energy retailer Flow Power has today announced that it has entered into a large-scale Renewable Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Burra Foods, a leading Australian dairy ingredient processor. The deal will bring Burra Foods closer to meeting its ambitious energy efficiency goals and give the business direct access to secure low-cost renewable energy … Continue reading Flow Power signs deal with Burra Foods →

Enerpac introduces its new, durable air-driven power unit technology built for high-cycle industrial applications. The DuroTech-Series is well-suited for use in production applications offering a durable dual ram pump with a steel reservoir and protective steel shroud. DuroTech pumps have a long-life and are fully serviceable. The dual ram pump action offers high-oil capacity and … Continue reading Enerpac’s new long-life DuroTech air-driven power unit →

Australian Internet of Things (IoT) technology company has signed a binding technology development agreement with Heuresy Labs. Under the agreement, Xped will develop a new cryptographic Physical Security Token (PST), which is a hardware security device that provides authentication and encryption. Xped will use the PST to provide authentication of its gateways and encryption of … Continue reading Xped signs contract to build IoT security device →

Traco Power has announced the release of their THM 20 family of medical 20 Watt DC/DC converters with a wide 2:1 input range in a 1.0 x 1.6 x 0.40” footprint. The THM 20 series are a reliable solution not only for medical equipment but also for demanding ITE applications such as transportation, control & … Continue reading Small 20W medical DC-DC converter with wide 2:1 input range →