Automation Anywhere has released the first mobile app for the robotic process automation (RPA) industry to securely manage bots using a digital platform. The app allows users to start, stop, pause or resume bots, monitor the status of bots, and measures the ROI from their digital workforce in real-time. Abhijit Kakhandiki, Automation Anywhere’s senior vice … Continue reading First robotic process automation app released →

GreyOrange, the robotics and warehouse automation company, has announced the launch of new products at LogiMAT 2019 for flexible automation across fulfillment centers in supply chain. The company will launch its new modular sortation system and demonstrate upgraded versions of its Butler and PickPal at LogiMAT 2019, the 17th International Trade Fair for Intralogistics Solutions … Continue reading GreyOrange to launch new automation products at LogiMAT 2019 →

The demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to increase, driven by the growth in hybrid and electric vehicle (xEV) production and the use of lithium-ion batteries in energy storage systems (ESS), according to a report by metals, minerals and chemical industry consultancy firm Roskill. The transition from a market dominated by portable electronics to a market … Continue reading Lithium-ion battery usage on the rise →

Works have commenced at the site of a future lithium hydroxide processing plant at Kemerton, near Bunbury in Western Australia, following state government approvals. Abermarle Corporation’s plant will be located in the Kemerton Strategic Industrial Area, the South-West’s largest strategic industrial area, which is designed for major downstream processing industries that add value to the … Continue reading Works begin at site of new WA lithium hydroxide processing plant →

New research from the CSIRO explores the possibility of making robots that emulate evolutionary adaptation so they are better able to respond to their environments. The paper, authored by researchers from CSIRO’s Active Integrated Matter Future Science Platform (AIM FSP) and published in Nature: Machine Intelligence, argues that robots could eventually be designed to display … Continue reading Adaptability to be key for future robots, study argues →

The manufacturer of industrial welding exhaust systems, Kemper, has launched a new filtration system that offers digitalisation through an IoT-compatible control module. Kemper’s WeldFil series replaces the company’s previous central 8000 and 9000 extraction systems. The new system is both internet compatible and provides further optimisation with regards to expenditure of energy, maintenance needs and … Continue reading New welding filtration system offers IoT compatibility →

JAX Tyres has launched its first free electric car charging station at their Woolloongabba location this week, making it the first retailer in in the Brisbane to provide the service. The station is part of a nation-wide roll-out by JAX to future-proof their 86 stores in partnership with electric car utilities experts, EVolution, in an … Continue reading Brisbane-based tyre store offers free electric car charging service →

An international team of researchers led by The Australian National University (ANU) is contributing to the development of a safe data superhighway for a future quantum internet and its artificial intelligence and communication potential. The researchers are exploring the potentials of storing data in light particles, which can store vast amounts of information. “The light … Continue reading ANU research exploring data storage potential of light particles →

The first Lockheed Martin-built next generation GPS III satellite has been launched in a demonstration of the potentials of new technology and capabilities in the GPS constellation. The satellite was launched by the US Air Force from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in late December. Following the successfully … Continue reading First GPS III satellite launched →

Business energy retailer Flow Power today welcomes Bomen Solar Farm to its growing portfolio of renewable generation for its corporate clients. In agreement with developer Renew Estate, Flow Power will contract 69MW of the output of the ~120MW Bomen Solar Farm, located northeast of Wagga Wagga. The generation from Bomen Solar Farm will power Flow … Continue reading Flow Power adds Bomen Solar Farm to its portfolio →

UNSW scientists have shown that their pioneering single atom technology can be adapted to building 3D silicon quantum chips – with precise interlayer alignment and highly accurate measurement of spin states. The 3D architecture is considered a major step in the development of a blueprint to build a large-scale quantum computer. UNSW researchers at the … Continue reading Quantum scientists demonstrate world-first 3D atomic-scale quantum chip architecture →

The national science agency, CSIRO and energy market operator, AEMO have announced a new report on costs of electricity generation. The inaugural GenCost report, prepared collaboratively with  a range of industry stakeholders, updates estimates of the cost to generate electricity from new power plants in Australia; GenCost 2018 found solar and wind technologies to be … Continue reading Annual update says renewables are cheapest →

FLIR Systems has announced that DJI, a company that specialises in civilian drones and aerial imaging, will integrate the FLIR Lepton micro thermal imaging camera within its DJI Mavic 2 Enterprise Dual drone. This fully integrated, compact, gimbal-stabilised system will expand the close-range capabilities of commercial pilots, helping them to work better, safer and quicker … Continue reading Micro camera brings thermal vision to more commercial drone pilots →

The national Industry 4.0 Testlabs network will involve six Australian universities, with the national network led by Swinburne University’s deputy vice-chancellor of research and development, professor Aleksandar Subic, under the auspice of the Australian Industry (Ai) Group Industry 4.0 Forum. Swinburne has been chosen to participate in the pilot program with University of Queensland, University of Technology Sydney, University of … Continue reading Six universities selected for Industry 4.0 pilot program →

The former managing director of IBM Australia and New Zealand and chair of the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre, Andrew Stevens will be supported by Australia’s Chief Scientist, Dr Alan Finkel AO, who has been appointed for a further two years as deputy ISA board chair. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the … Continue reading Andrew Stevens appointed as ISA board chair →

Over 70 Australian teachers have come together in Canberra this week to take part in a professional learning program that will boost their skills in bringing science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) knowledge to their classrooms. Held from 6-11 January, the STEM X Academy is a five-day residential professional learning program for teachers of science, … Continue reading Teachers attend STEM teaching program in Canberra →

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is providing assistance to ICT managed service providers (MSPs) in the wake of the global cyber security compromise confirmed by the Australian Government. Alastair MacGibbon, head of the ACSC and National Cyber Security Adviser, says the incident has affected ICT providers and their customers across the globe, and it … Continue reading Australia’s National Cyber Security Advisor warns against complacency →

Professor in Environmental Engineering, Julia Lamborn, gives advice on teaching and how keeping to the basics helps you come out on top. Miri Schroeter writes. Julia Lamborn teaches environmental engineering and the need to keep a strong human element at the forefront of all work. While there are many technical aspects to be learned in … Continue reading Engineering tips for the next generation of leaders →

SEW Eurodrive’s Movigear Classic size 1 drive unit can improve efficiencies and drive down the cost of ownership due to its array of features that it has packed into its casing. PACE explains. As the first component of the new decentralised product portfolio from the Movi-C modular automation system, the Movigear Classic size 1 is … Continue reading Movigear Classic size 1 has high overload capacity →

Additive manufacturing/3D printing in Australia has received a boost thanks to a grant handed out by the United States. Mike Wheeler explains. Just over 37 years ago, 31-year-old Japanese lawyer, Dr Hideo Kodama from the Nagoya Municipal Industrial Research Institute, patented two additive methods that allowed the fabrication of 3D plastic models. He also utilised … Continue reading 3D printing to boost Australian manufacturing capabilities →