Optimising performance of bed level thickeners 19 Dec 2008 0 comments Thickeners for mining are large tanks used to separate fine suspended mineral particles (ore) from the associated liquid, producing a clear liquid stream from the top of the thickener (overflow) and…
Merry Christmas from PACE and RBI 18 Dec 2008 0 comments The team at PACE and Reed Business Information would like to wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year and thank you for all your support throughout 2008.
Exhibition for productive automation at cheaper prices 18 Dec 2008 0 comments A huge number of projects planned across the automation and robotics industry for 2009 are focussed on increasing productivity but reducing production costs, according to the organisers of Forum…
No strings attached 17 Dec 2008 0 comments Wireless technology has been successfully used to overcome a fuel supply outage at BP Bitumen near Brisbane, Australia.
Compressed air technology sweeps global export awards 17 Dec 2008 0 comments Melbourne compressed air technology company, Global EARS, has won the Small Business Export Award at the Australian Export Awards for its closed loop compressor invention which lowers the cost of…
Machinery and plant assessments keep workers and equipment safe 17 Dec 2008 0 comments To help manufacturing companies prevent accidents and remain within the law, Pilz Safe Automation offers on-site Plant Assessment services performed by trained experts in process and control…
Carbon reduction scheme to cost businesses $7b by 2010 17 Dec 2008 0 comments A White Paper released by the Australian Government discussing a carbon emissions reduction scheme is a “positive compromise” but “a stretch” for industry, potentially costing us $7 billion by 2010,…
Mining industry: real benefits from simulators 17 Dec 2008 0 comments The power, oil & gas, and chemical processing industries have been using real time dynamic process simulation for decades and now the minerals processing industry can follow suit.
Victoria a centre of excellence for manufacturing 17 Dec 2008 0 comments The recently-announced manufacturing centre in Victoria will have a positive influence on the 2009 National Manufacturing Week (NMW), raising awareness of small and local businesses in manufacturing…
Windows embedded partner of the year specialises in automation 16 Dec 2008 0 comments Beckhoff Automation has been awarded the Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award from Microsoft as recognition of its implementation of Windows Embedded applications in its automation products.
New manufacturing centre puts Alice Springs on the map 15 Dec 2008 0 comments A new government-developed centre for productivity and business has opened in Alice Springs, offering practical and monetary support for local manufacturing and mining businesses.
Flow measurement at Perth Oil & Gas Expo 15 Dec 2008 0 comments Two new flow measurement products have been booked for inclusion in the 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition, which hits Perth's shores with the best in the industry under one roof next February.
Business safety seminars for movers & shakers 12 Dec 2008 0 comments Important keynote speakers who have helped "shape the direction of business management in Australia" will offer advice at the 2009 Safety In Action Conference in Melbourne, which will run in…
Engineers doing it for climate change 12 Dec 2008 0 comments Various leading engineering and sciences companies gathered together on 8th December at the Poznan Communiqué on Climate Change ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference in Poland, to discuss climate…
Safety and materials handling show hitting Melbourne 12 Dec 2008 0 comments Around 10,000 visitors are expected to attend the Melbourne Exhibition Centre for Safety In Action next March, with various OHS, fire and security vendors booked to appear at the event.
Why use software for calibration management? 11 Dec 2008 0 comments Every plant has some sort of system in place for managing calibration operations and data, but the different methods for doing it varies greatly in terms of cost, quality, efficiency and accuracy of…
Control simulator for Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme 11 Dec 2008 0 comments Two engineering students from a Melbourne university have designed a control system simulator with Rockwell Automation gear to be used at the Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme.
NECA names electrical industry teacher of the year 10 Dec 2008 0 comments At a time when industry is calling for more training modules and qualified teachers, the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) has named a SkillsTech Australia teacher, David…
Finding the sweet spot 10 Dec 2008 0 comments iBulk jumped at the chance to help Bilfinger Berger Services find the screening requirements for rebuilding the Yarraville Sugar Terminal in Melbourne, which was required to screen 120tph of sugar…
Online electrical engineering diplomas for competitive workers 10 Dec 2008 0 comments A new ‘online’ Advanced Diploma of Electrical Engineering from IDC Technologies is now being offered to answer the demand for more advanced training and distance learning courses from…
Fire ruins control and power warehouse 10 Dec 2008 0 comments A Schneider Electric warehouse in Shanghai, China, broke out in flames this week, with approximately 5,000 square metres of the 8,000-square-metre location ruined in the blaze, according to a report…
Yokogawa interview: Brand evolution, not revolution 9 Dec 2008 0 comments While Yokogawa Australia’s industrial automation solutions hide behind the scenes, the company’s philosophy does anything but. Sarah Falson spoke with leading man John Hewitt at their offices in…
South Australia on the map for SEW-Eurodrive 9 Dec 2008 0 comments SEW-Eurodrive can now cater personally for its South Australian customers, having opened a new sales and service centre in Mawson Lakes, Adelaide.
More recognition for on-the-job training please 8 Dec 2008 0 comments The skills shortage in Australian industry is so prominent that companies are calling on their existing employees to acquire new skills to cover shortages, according to a report from the Australian…
Software developer aligns itself with engineering consultancy 8 Dec 2008 0 comments Global software developer Cincom Systems has signed an agreement with pharmaceutical engineering consultancy, Synertec, for the latter to implement Cincom’s Enterprise Compliance and Quality…
Latest news and products for Oil & Gas Expo 8 Dec 2008 0 comments A group of new companies have signed up to the 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition in Perth, joining some of the largest players in the industry to exhibit at the conference in February 2009.
How to choose signal isolators and converters 8 Dec 2008 0 comments An interactive whitepaper and product selection guide on signal isolators and converters is now available for download from Moore Industries International, who specialises in industrial process…
Civil security meets process industry for new solutions 5 Dec 2008 0 comments ABB and civil security company Saab AB will collaborate on new solutions for the civil security market and process industries worldwide, in an effort to protect critical network infrastructure and…
SCADA chatroom for security boffins 4 Dec 2008 0 comments A new online chatroom/forum for SCADA and control system security enthusiasts has been launched by a group of self-named ‘enthusiast technicians’, in a bid to bring together people and ideas in the…
Fresh ideas for soft fruit packaging automation 4 Dec 2008 0 comments Worldwide environmental concerns are impacting on every part of the food industry and the soft fruit sector is no exception. With initiatives to reduce packaging waste and packaging weight to the…
Exciting new additions to Oil & Gas expo 4 Dec 2008 0 comments A new group of oil and gas processing and control solutions providers has been confirmed to display their wares at the 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition, which brings together the best in the…
Sizzling sausage sales boosted by packaging automation 4 Dec 2008 0 comments Increased demand for its range of sausages has led to London-based producer Graham White & Co Ltd selecting a semiautomatic tray sealer from Packaging Automation (UK) Ltd to keep up with the growth…
What's new in sensor & analyser technology? 4 Dec 2008 0 comments Are you involved in the sensors and analysers industry? PACE magazine is looking for information to support an article about the most recent technologies and trends in sensors and analysers.
Process automation could reshape SPS/IPC/Drives expo 4 Dec 2008 0 comments The organisers of the SPS/IPC/DRIVES might add process automation to its line-up for 2009, which has triggered debate amongst industry, according to a report from ARC Advisory Group.
Heat exhanger destined for NZ winery 3 Dec 2008 0 comments A Teralba Industries head exchanger is proving to be “very successful” where it is installed in a New Zealand winery, according to the company.
New OPC whitepaper available for download 3 Dec 2008 0 comments The OPC Training Institute has prepared a paper for automation end-users on the newly released OPC Foundation specification, which is available for free download.
Fieldbus seminar charms process industry 3 Dec 2008 0 comments A fieldbus seminar in Guangzhou, China, attracted almost 200 process industry personnel, indicating the technology is growing more popular.
Worst on record November PSI for new orders 3 Dec 2008 0 comments The Australian PSI (performance of services index) fell for an eighth consecutive month in November, with activity in wholesale trading representing one of the worst of the nine areas covered by the…
Road profiling for a smooth ride 3 Dec 2008 0 comments Surface profiling is an important part of road and pavement engineering for builders, as roughness and therefore ride comfort can be calculated from these road profiles, allowing a smoother surface…
EEASA discusses merger with AiGroup 2 Dec 2008 0 comments The Engineering Employers Association South Australia (EEASA) is in “discussions” with national industry body, Australian Industry Group (AiGroup) to merge their operations, suggesting further…
SCADA and MES information wanted 2 Dec 2008 0 comments Are you involved in the SCADA and MES industry? PACE magazine is looking for information to support an article about the most recent technologies and trends in SCADA and MES.
Sneak peak! Register now for the 2009 Oil & Gas expo 2 Dec 2008 0 comments The 2009 Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition has dug deep to bring together the best in oil and gas processing and control solutions providers, with various new and exciting products to be revealed…
Govt brings back CRC research program grants 2 Dec 2008 0 comments The Rudd Government together with the minister for innovation, industry, science and research, Senator Kim Carr, are re-launching the CRC Program which aims to bring together private and public…
SCADA historian solution slashes Bostik's bottom line 2 Dec 2008 0 comments Citect's data solution, CitectHistorian, improves US-based adhesives manufacturer, Bostik, in reducing its bottom line through greater data visibility and access.
Plant carbon capture tech to save $1,300b a year 2 Dec 2008 0 comments Power solutions provider Alstom will work together with the Australian government to develop and commercialise Global Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as part of an initiative to reduce…
Alumina processors on-the-move as competition heats up 1 Dec 2008 0 comments A new specialist alumina team has been established to market new products and services developed by Nalco Australia in alumina processing, as part of a company-wide program to overhaul its offering…
Nanotechnology: Shaping Australia's future 1 Dec 2008 0 comments Nanotechnology, biotechnology, information technology and cognitive technologies provide the key to a more equitable society, according to the minister for innovation, industry, science and research,…
Worsening manufacturing climate "alarming", Ridout 1 Dec 2008 0 comments All 12 manufacturing sectors including machinery, equipment and metal products declined during November, with the Australian Industry Group and PricewaterhouseCoopers recording a second consecutive…