ABB today releases a global report “Mining’s Moment” that highlights the progress being made by the mining industry to make operations more sustainable

ABB, in collaboration with Engineers Australia, the Energy Efficiency Council, and the Energy Efficiency Movement, held an exclusive roundtable discussion this week focused on increasing energy efficiency in Australia. The attendees included delegates from local food manufacturing businesses, engineering consulting services, academia (Faculty of Engineering), and major water utilities. The

Global technology leader ABB has today launched Do More With Digital, a global campaign highlighting the opportunities for the process industries to realize their full potential through digital transformation. Leveraging its deep ties across pulp and paper, mining, metals and cement, ABB recognizes a significant opportunity to continue equipping these sectors with advanced industry-specific

ABB welcomes the approval of its emissions reduction targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). As part of the company’s efforts to enable a low-carbon society ABB submitted updated scope 1, 2 and 3 targets for 2030 and 2050 to the SBTi. The approval of ABB’s science-based targets by the SBTi confirms ABB’s approach as science-based in accordance with the Paris Agreement.   The SBTi

Cromarty is a Tasmanian company with three offices in that state, as well as in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane.  They offer professional electrical engineering and automation services, taking pride in supplying exceptional product sales knowledge and technical expertise. Cromarty’s team comprises Machine Safety Certified engineers who handle front-end application design, construction, and

ABB's Motion Business in Australia has signed a contract with IPD, a leading Australian automation and electrical distributor. IPD will become ABB's national Low Voltage Motors Master Distributor, effective from June 1, 2024. IPD is a market-leading ASX-listed company with over 71 years of experience in power distribution, energy management, power quality, automation, industrial control,

ABB Australia returns as a sponsor for the Hydrogen Grand Prix Program (H2GP), supporting Foxwell State Secondary College’s participation in the hydrogen educational competition aimed at investing in next generation skills development.

ABB and EcoHoist have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of a vertical material transport solution for underground mines.

Once a thought experiment, net-zero mining is now possible – not just in new projects but in well-established facilities. Numerous Australian miners are racing headlong into a decarbonised future, but what will it really take to get there.

ABB has been awarded a USD$150 million contract in February 2024 to supply complete traction packages, as well as engineering and service support for each of the 65 six-car passenger trains to be delivered by the Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP) in Australia. As part of the contract, which was awarded by Hyundai Rotem Company (Korea), ABB will also establish a Traction Center of

They are a small business doing big things. Packweigh specialises in designing and manufacturing automated weighing and bagging systems. Their systems are capable of batching product bagging, pick and placing, and palletizing, and are integrated within custom turnkey solutions. These systems are widely used in various industries such as food packaging, consumables, chemicals, seed, grain and stock

ABB is launching a new digital suite of applications for hoist monitoring and optimisation, now rebranded to ABB Ability™ Smart Hoisting, which opens it up for further integration to other cloud solutions and extended offerings that significantly increase the operational performance and reliability of mine hoists

Based in Northern Victoria, A1 Electric Motors has already established a long professional history spanning more than 17 years supplying and supporting ABB’s motors, drives, and ABB Ability™ digital technologies to customers across Australia. They continue to stock, supply, and service an expansive range of ABB’s IEC low voltage motors, ultra-premium synchronous reluctance (SynRM) motors, and

Following successful launches in multiple markets, including the UK, IE, and the US; ABB has announced the launch of the Cylon Building Management System to the Australian market.

Global mining company Gold Fields has begun using a comprehensive digital platform from ABB to coordinate production scheduling and execution across its Granny Smith Mine in Western Australia

South East Water is one of three Victorian Government owned retail water corporations that provides drinking water, sewage, trade waste, recycled water and water-saving services for residents and businesses in an area ranging from the south-east of Melbourne to south Gippsland in Australia.  They’re helping to sustain healthy and liveable communities by delivering water, sewage and recycled water

Melbourne-based EMSS is an Australian owned and operated electric motor sales and service company which has been in operation since 1982. They are a market leader in the supply, repair and modifications of AC/DC motors, servo robotic motors, and electro mechanical rotating equipment. In the core industries they operate, including food and beverage, paper and plastics, utilities, mining, and steel

B&R, a member of the ABB Group, recently showcased their vision systems at the Vision 2023 event hosted by Remtron on May 24th, 2023. It was a fantastic opportunity for Naomi Khoo, Business Development Manager for B&R Australia, to present cutting-edge solutions. During the presentation, Naomi discussed the abilities of the B&R machine vision systems and how they have become game-changing

Red Range Stock Supplements is a locally owned family run business located in Kununurra, Western Australia with clients all over Australia’s North-West. Red Range manufacture animal stock feed using imported domestic and local produce while offering a range of customer blend supplements for cattle tailored for their individual dietary requirements. Their manufacturing operations consist of a

Fast Automation has executed some of the most challenging automation projects in the world. From remote Antarctic control telescopes to automatic Human Injectable solution handling, to automatic gas filling systems and explosives detection and tracking systems for airports. They’ve delivered over 1600 projects in the past 24 years and included ABB robots in these for the last 5.  Recently, they

During a recent visit to Australia, President of ABB Process Industries Joachim Braun shared his insights on how the mining sector is making the energy transition for a sustainable future.

Industry experts told us what the trends and technology that will shape smart mining in the years ahead.

Photovoltaic cells. Wind farms. Electric vehicles. Battery grids. The green revolution creating a sustainable future is clean and high-tech, but an energy landscape that doesn’t draw on fossil fuels is also a resource-hungry one.

In a rapidly evolving global economy, decarbonisation and sustainability have become critical priorities for the mining sector. This is especially true in Australia, where industry leaders are feeling the pressure to modernise at a pace aligned with global peers.

ABB today releases a global report “Mining’s Moment” that highlights the progress being made by the mining industry to make operations more sustainable

Resource rich, but short on skilled workers, Australia is the perfect environment for overseas-born engineers to make their mark. Tulasidas Inavolu brings unique experience from developing underground hoisting projects with ABB India, to a welcoming local mining community.

ABB, in collaboration with Engineers Australia, the Energy Efficiency Council, and the Energy Efficiency Movement, held an exclusive roundtable discussion this week focused on increasing energy efficiency in Australia. The attendees included delegates from local food manufacturing businesses, engineering consulting services, academia (Faculty of Engineering), and major water utilities. The

Monash University is a global leader in engineering, providing students access to world-class research facilities and academics.  Part of the Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering (ECSE) at their Clayton campus in Victoria, their Power Engineering Advanced Research Lab (PEARL) and Electrical Power Engineering Lab (EPE) courses are developed with a commitment to teaching future

A total of 149 countries have committed to a goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 — the target necessary to keep global warming to a maximum of 1.5 degrees Celsius — but achieving that goal requires more than good intentions.

We explore the most exciting advancements from around the world for safer, cleaner, more efficient Australian mining.

The Australian Financial Review has featured ABB’s latest sustainability research report.

Power Protection Australia has recently held its' inaugural Channel Partner conference at ABB’s offices in Moorebank.

In recent years, the critical role of cybersecurity in safeguarding our energy infrastructure has become increasingly clear.

The Federal Government is doubling down on its Hydrogen Headstart initiative, which aims to fuel the growth of Australia’s green hydrogen energy industry.

For Australian mining, the next decade is as big on opportunities as it is on challenges. Demand for the minerals that will literally empower the clean energy transition is soaring. By 2050, for instance, lithium demand is estimated to grow 500-fold, while the demand for copper is set to double.

The mining sector has achieved outstanding results in its push toward zero-harm operations. Consider that two decades ago, there were more than 12 fatalities per 100,000 mining workers. By the year 2016 this figure had dropped by three quarters, to closer to 3.

Transportation is a major contributor to Australian CO2 emissions, accounting for nearly 20% of all emissions in 2023. Without intervention, transportation is projected to be the largest source of carbon emissions in Australia by the end of this decade.

As the only nation with claim to an entire continent, Australia has some distinct advantages – including incredible potential for offshore wind energy generation.

REMI Residences is a luxury apartment complex at 122 Surf Parade in the Gold Coast. The first of several property ventures from MFG Global, it aims to offer a differentiated lifestyle experience to its residents. At the heart of this experience is a digital platform to enable smart, sustainable living in the lap of luxury.

Cromarty is a Tasmanian company with three offices in that state, as well as in the cities of Melbourne and Brisbane.  They offer professional electrical engineering and automation services, taking pride in supplying exceptional product sales knowledge and technical expertise. Cromarty’s team comprises Machine Safety Certified engineers who handle front-end application design, construction, and