Latest Industrial Automation News

Synertec Corporation has been awarded the delivery phase of the Brooklyn Pump Station IO Upgrade by Melbourne Water, extending a contract valued at approximately $1.1 million. The project modernises critical water infrastructure with advanced operational technology.

Scott Technology has locked in NZ$20 million worth of new Materials Handling & Logistics contracts across North America and Europe, reinforcing its Destination 2030 growth strategy and building on strong FY26 momentum.

dorsaVi has unveiled Sensor v6.5, its first wearable sensor that processes and acts on movement data in real time without cloud reliance, marking a key milestone in wearable Physical AI technology.

FBR Limited has partnered with Industrial Robotics LLC to distribute and support its Mantis™ welding robots across the United States and Canada, targeting key southern states and expanding its footprint without increasing headcount.

Verbrec Limited confirms a robust FY2026 with revenues up nearly 50%, while unveiling a bullish FY2027 outlook driven by full-year Alliance Automation integration and expanding project pipelines.

Marlin Global's portfolio delivered a 2.0% gross return in Q2 2026, driven by rebounds in ICON and semiconductor holdings, but lagged a strong US market rally led by AI and chip stocks.

Saunders International has landed a $23 million head contract from the Australian Department of Defence to upgrade fuel infrastructure at RMAF Base Butterworth in Malaysia, reinforcing its Defence sector credentials and expected to boost earnings across FY2027 and FY2028.

SRJ Technologies' subsidiary ACE inks a strategic MOU with Australian robotics leader Nexxis, aiming to combine cutting-edge robotic platforms with advanced data analytics to enhance asset inspections in the energy sector.

Fortuna Metals has commissioned its own laboratory in Malawi, accelerating sample processing and cutting assay costs as it nears a maiden resource estimate for its Mkanda rutile and graphite project.

dorsaVi has secured exclusive rights to two key robotics patents from NTU Singapore, filling critical gaps in safety control and data acquisition to expand into collaborative robotics and exoskeleton markets.

Fortuna Metals has appointed mineral sands marketing veteran Ian Hind to lead its marketing strategy as it ramps up drilling at the Mkanda and Kampini rutile projects in Malawi, aiming to advance resource definition and commercial viability in 2026.

dorsaVi has initiated its Ultra-Edge Modular Design program, transitioning from IP development to a manufacturable hardware platform targeting robotics, exoskeletons, and industrial AI with ultra-low power consumption.