JCB has developed the first ever hydrogen-powered excavator.  The 20-tonne 220X excavator powered by a hydrogen fuel cell has been undergoing rigorous testing at JCB’s quarry proving grounds for more than 12 months. JCB Chairman Lord Bamford said: “The development of the first hydrogen fuelled excavator is very exciting as we strive towards a zero … Continue reading Excavator powered by hydrogen technology →

The robust components IO-Link temperature sensor, plug-in power supply with interchangeable adapter, Ethernet and sensor cable ensure fast and user-friendly connection of the automation technology to the IT world. 4-port IO-Link master with IoT core and MQTT interface Start-up package for IoT applications for download IO-Link parameter setting software “LR DEVICE” on USB stick Including … Continue reading Starter kit 4-port IO-Link master with IoT core and MQTT interface →

  From 28 May to 5 June 2020, Prime Creative Media surveyed more than 2200 business leaders across 15 industries, to capture sentiment as the country began to lift COVID-19 restrictions.

Engineers Australia has announced the appointment of Jane MacMaster to the newly-created role of Chief Engineer. CEO Dr Bronwyn Evans said the chief engineer will lead Engineers Australia’s engagement and policy discussion with industry, government, academia and other key stakeholders. “The Chief Engineer will play an important part in delivering the organisation’s strategic vision and … Continue reading Jane MacMaster new chief engineer at Engineers Australia →

The ST80, ST100 and MT100 Thermal Mass Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) offer accuracy, repeatability, ease of operation, installation and low maintenance to enhance plant performance while driving costs down in in waste-to-energy incineration plants. Waste Incineration Plants (WIP) applying waste-to-energy (WTE) technologies provide an economical and decreased waste footprint alternative to conventional … Continue reading Thermal flow meters optimise waste-to-energy plant boiler Intake air flow →

Deakin’s commitment to sustainable Victorian communities and mitigating the impacts of climate change, is bolstered by its official membership of the Melbourne Renewable Energy Project 2 (MREP2). As a sustainability leader the University will from 1 July 2020, start procuring 14 gigawatt hours of renewable electricity per year through the Yaloak South Wind Farm at … Continue reading Deakin has sustainable future with MREP2 wind farm project →

The federal government and Western Australian government will invest in new space technologies across the state to help grow a range of industries nationwide and create new jobs. Two of the projects being supported are part of the federal government’s $19.5 million Space Infrastructure Fund and to support local jobs and research and development. Fugro … Continue reading WA space project to drive nationwide industry growth →

The federal government is backing a series of projects designed to grow Australia’s space sector and create local jobs, including improving GPS technology and the design of innovative spacesuits that will make spacewalking easier. Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews said the 10 projects sharing in $11 million would boost jobs and skills … Continue reading $11m space grants to boost businesses and local jobs →

Kestrel Manufacturing is receiving $495,000 to assist in its production of filter materials used in both surgical and P2 masks. Clets Linen is receiving $213,000 to increase its capacity to fulfil ongoing orders for disposable isolation gowns for both Australia and abroad. Nobody Denim is receiving $400,000 to instal up to 20 new sewing machines to … Continue reading Manufacturer gets gov support in PPE production →

More than $3 billion of renewable hydrogen projects are vying for funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to build the first commercial scale hydrogen projects in the country. In April, ARENA opened the $70 million Renewable Hydrogen Deployment Funding Round to help fast track the development of renewable hydrogen in Australia. With the initial application … Continue reading Australia ready to fast track commercial scale hydrogen →

By David Dodd, National Key Accounts Manager.  Prime Creative Media offers this complimentary resource for B2B marketing professionals, an animation explaining the buyer journey and how to maximise your chance of sales success.    Over the past 20 years, Prime Creative Media has worked with thousands of B2B companies to craft successful marketing strategies.    Too often, we have seen marketers organise campaigns around short-term sales … Continue reading Understanding the buyer journey in B2B Marketing →

The Government’s Hunter Class Frigate Program continues to deliver opportunities for Australian workers with the signing of a steel contract worth around $2.5 million. Australian company BlueScope Steel AIS has signed a contract, worth around $2.5 million with ASC Shipbuilding, a subsidiary of BAE Systems Australia, to deliver more than 1500 tonnes of steel plate … Continue reading Australian made steel for Australian frigates →

Leading energy infrastructure company, Jemena, has called for a national approach to green accreditation for renewable gases, such as biomethane and hydrogen, as part of its submission to the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) Bioenergy Roadmap. A certification system would enable customers to purchase verified and accredited zero emission gas as is currently the case … Continue reading Call for renewable gas certification to unlock Australia’s bioenergy potential →

Water Minister Dave Kelly and Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan announced the project last week for Western Australian-based technology company, Hazer Group to use waste gas (biogas) for its world-leading hydrogen and graphite production process. This is happening for the first time in Australia where a project is in the pipeline to produce low-emission hydrogen … Continue reading Green light for renewable hydrogen from wastewater project →

The new DCM3717 enables customers in data centre, automotive and industrial markets to quickly deploy high-performance 48V power delivery for legacy 12V loads while achieving significant power-system size, weight and efficiency benefits. The DCM3717 operates from a 40 – 60V SELV input, is non-isolated and provides a regulated output with a range of 10.0 – … Continue reading Vicor’s DCM3717, a 750W regulated 48V-to-12V converter →

This year’s World Metrology Day theme is “Measurements for global trade”, recognising the importance of the science of measurement in helping Australian industry to access and compete in global markets. To mark the day, Australia’s National Measurement Institute (NMI) Chief Executive Officer and Chief Metrologist Dr Bruce Warrington has announced the recipients of the Barry … Continue reading Quantum physicist and defence scientist take out top awards →

CCell Renewables is a marine engineering company with a mission to combat coastal erosion and enhance marine ecosystems by restoring and growing new coral reefs on a large scale. According to the latest figures over 70 per cent of the world’s coastlines are eroding. With 200 million people worldwide reliant on the protection that coral … Continue reading CCell Renewables and Vicor collaborate to power new coral reef growth →

Last week, on behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) announced $1.71 million in funding to BP Australia to assess the feasibility of building a renewable hydrogen and ammonia production facility in Geraldton, Western Australia.   BP will be supported by GHD Advisory to deliver the $4.42 million feasibility study, which will … Continue reading BP Australia study looks to scale up renewable hydrogen for export →

Prime Creative Media continues its Engine Room series, offering complimentary resources to companies to help navigate the COVID-19 crisis. John Murphy, CEO Prime Creative Media, offers this guide on the dangers of ‘going dark’ in times of crisis, and how to drive a strategy to maintain or even increase market share as the economy recovers.

Automation and remote operations are on the move. Nowhere was this more clear than at our recent Rockwell Automation On The Move – a unique event where from 3-4 March we saw 119 customers attend 15 breakout sessions in Auckland, New Zealand, engaging with new trends, new technology and each other. It was truly a … Continue reading An intuitive shift towards greater automation →