ABB Australia News and Insights

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

The problem with harmonics All power networks have some level of distortion in them – with one of the most common types of distortion being harmonics. This introduces losses in the network which waste energy and increase costs. Harmonics can also cause interference to sensitive electrical equipment, resulting in damage to network efficiency and reliability. This can lead to severe problems for

Sims Metal, a global leader in metal recycling, buys, processes, and sells ferrous and nonferrous metal to manufacturers in 30 countries. With a global footprint of more than 130 metal recycling  facilities across 15 countries, the business serves consumers, businesses and governments by diverting millions of tonnes of secondary materials from landfill each year. Sims Metal is keenly focused on

ABB is investing in Danish start-up OKTO GRID to advance the development of technology that will digitalize and extend the useful life of ageing electrical assets in order to meet the growing demand for reliable and stable power. OKTO GRID has developed a pilot solution that digitalizes electrical infrastructure to enable real-time, remote condition and performance monitoring to prolong their

Located in Victoria, Australia, Automation Innovation are the leaders in industrial automation and robotics engineering. They specialise in custom machinery, robotics and automation solutions for manufacturing plants, factories, and assembly lines. The company was recently awarded ABB’s esteemed ABB Authorized Value Provider Award for their developed AiMC-1000 system. A turnkey robotic cell laser

• ABB Australia is sponsor of the Hydrogen Grand Prix, a 6-month educational program offered to select high schools across Australia • ABB is committed to supporting skills development and innovation in Australia, and developing pathways for women in STEM. ABB is mentoring Foxwell Secondary High School and has two teams participating, one being the first all female team to join the program.

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