Nexxis wins WHS award for world-leading inspection technology
Nexxis has been recognised at the IFAP CGU SafeWay Awards, winning an award for its innovative technology revolutionising worker safety in industrial environments.
The Innovation in WHS Award, received at a gala event at the Crown Towers on Friday evening, recognises Nexxis’s Magneto-EX technology – the world’s first ex-rated robotic crawler.
Developed by Nexxis, the Magneto platform is a versatile, spider-like, climbing inspection robot able to negotiate hazardous and confined space inspections, without the need for a human operator.
The multi-limbed, spatially aware device has been created for use in high-risk settings, including the oil and gas industry – eliminating risk for humans.
Nexxis Founder and Director Jason De Silveira said he was delighted with the award and paid tribute to everyone involved in the design and development of this world-leading technology.
“Magneto represents a major leap in safer inspections for the oil and gas industry, as well as other sectors including mining, infrastructure and petrochemical requirements where there is a need for hazardous, confined space inspections,” he said.
“The cutting-edge technology behind the robot enables internal visual inspection of assets and more detailed data to be gathered.”
Magneto is also capable of integrating intelligent autonomous control systems and is designed to carry a wide range of non-destructive testing (NDT) sensors, remote visual inspection (RVI) cameras, and maintenance tools.
“Improved accessibility, frequency and accuracy of inspections enabled by Magneto will lead to reduced environmental and safety risks, targeted and immediate maintenance and repairs, faster decision making and longer operational life of assets.”
Nexxis is focused on the commercialisation of the inspection robot, which was launched in August 2021 and is expected to be available to the market as early as 2022.
Earlier this month, Nexxis won a $675,000 Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre Commercialisation Fund grant to assist with the commercialisation of the magneto technology.
Commercial production of a robot crawler that can perform complex inspections will be a breakthrough innovation in the Australian technology sector.
Magneto has been designed and developed by Nexxis in conjunction with Data61, a division of CSIRO, with the financial assistance and industry support of NERA (independent not-for-profit organisation funded through Federal Government grants).
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Jason De Silveira, founder and CEO of Nexxis Technology, has always had a sharp focus on robotics, education, and real-world solutions. Throughout his career, he’s stayed committed to pushing the boundaries of robotics and helping industries strengthen their approach to asset integrity and robotic inspection.
With a background in operations, commissioning, and start-ups of new facilities, Jason leads Nexxis with a hands-on understanding of what real projects demand. Under his leadership, Nexxis has become known for developing innovative robotic systems that deliver better data, boost safety, and take the risks out of confined space and working-at-height inspections.
What makes Jason stand out? A passion for innovation, a proven ability to bring people together, and a genuine drive to help clients get the right solution — not just an off-the-shelf fix. With a strong focus on customisation and future-ready technology, he’s helping to shape the next generation of robotics.