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Siemens launches ‘game-changing’ master distributor for automation in Australia
March 7, 2018 0 comment
Siemens has launched a new master distributor of industrial low voltage electrical and automation products in Australia, which has been billed a “game changer” for the Australian market. APS Industrial will be led by former Rockwell Automation Australia and New Zealand managing director, David Hegarty, and former CEO of NHP, Lloyd Thomas. With Thomas will be chairman, … Continue reading Siemens launches ‘game-changing’ master distributor for automation in Australia
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WA lithium miner signs MoU with world-leading battery manufacturer
March 7, 2018 0 comment
The world’s largest battery electrolyte manufacturer has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Australian mining company, AVZ Minerals, to seek opportunities at its Manono lithium project. With headquarters in Perth, AVZ’s operation is situated in southern Democratic Republic of Congo, and is powered by a mix of diesel generators and a recently commissioned solar … Continue reading WA lithium miner signs MoU with world-leading battery manufacturer
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Swinburne plans industrial 3D printer for world-first Industry 4.0 Testlab
March 6, 2018 0 comment
Swinburne University of Technology is to build the world’s first operational Industry 4.0 Testlab for carbon composite manufacturing as part of its research into digital manufacturing processes. The facility will become home to the world’s first industrial scale 3D printing “multilayer” approach to carbon fibre composite manufacture, developed by Austrian engineering company, Fill. Fill’s unique … Continue reading Swinburne plans industrial 3D printer for world-first Industry 4.0 Testlab
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RCR awarded $93m BAE Systems JORN contract
March 6, 2018 0 comment
Australian engineering company RCR Tomlinson has won a $93 million contract with BAE Systems to facilitate the sixth phase of the Jindalee Operational Radar Network (JORN) upgrade for an initial five-year term. RCR will provide accommodation and cleaning services across all of Australia’s remote radar locations, as well as maintenance for fire, electrical and power … Continue reading RCR awarded $93m BAE Systems JORN contract
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Australian carbon fibre manufacturer signs European automotive, aerospace partnership
March 5, 2018 0 comment
Australian carbon fibre specialist Quickstep has signed a partnership agreement with a fellow advanced composites manufacturer in Italy. The ATR Group, based in Colonnella, manufactures and supplies composites across nine plants for the automotive, aerospace and industrial markets, marrying its traditional and innovative production processes. Based in Bankstown and Geelong, Quickstep is billed the largest … Continue reading Australian carbon fibre manufacturer signs European automotive, aerospace partnership