ifm efector offers products that highlight early detection of damage 29 Feb 2012 0 comments ifm efector sponsors the Automotive and Manufacturing category in the 2012 PACE Zenith Awards. The company offers products that increase machine availability, secure quality and make maintenance…
Acoustic switch deals with blocked chutes 29 Feb 2012 0 comments Blockages on conveyor transfer head chutes, wet screens and apron feeders could benefit from a relatively low cost self-cleaning acoustic switch.
SAGE joins with German engineering firm to tap into local manufacturing sector 29 Feb 2012 0 comments SAGE and Project Engineering have formed Prozess to generate bankable process improvements for manufacturers across industry sectors.
SEW-Eurodrive’s DriveAcademy is back in 2012 29 Feb 2012 0 comments SEW-Eurodrive, has released an updated 2012 calendar for its nation-wide motor and drive technology training program, DriveAcademy.
Why is it important to calibrate temperature instruments 29 Feb 2012 0 comments While standards determine accuracy to which manufacturers must comply they nevertheless do not determine the permanency of accuracy.
Anaerobic pre-treatment technology delivers water and energy gains for brewer 29 Feb 2012 0 comments Hunter Valley based brewery reduces its demands on fossil fuels and electricity for wastewater treatment by using energy-friendly anaerobic pre-treatment technology.
Collaborative future for plant design 29 Feb 2012 0 comments Autodesk's recently released Plant Design Suite release showcases the company's vision for plant design software.
Application improves human reliability by identifying safe operating limits 28 Feb 2012 0 comments inBound from PAS improves vigilance of plant safe operating limits and exposes process safety risks.
Victorian apprentice places well at WorldSkills 27 Feb 2012 0 comments Dave McPherson, who works for Laser Electrical in the regional Victorian city of Ballarat, finished fifth out of 26 competitors, all from different countries, in the Industrial Control section.
Ezy-Fit Hydraulics and DMG/Mori Seiki open machine shop extension in Adelaide 27 Feb 2012 0 comments Company invests in a new hone with a 7.5m stroke, a 12m-bed lathe and recently ordered a DMG DMU 65 MonoBlock 3-pallet machining centre and a CTX beta 1250 TC turn/mill centre with the help of a…
Madison to distribute Pelco industrial CCTVs 24 Feb 2012 0 comments This partnership with Pelco enables Madison to offer a full single vendor CCTV solution including storage, analytics, operator controls, plus a multitude of cameras and mounting options.
Study Indicates FOUNDATION Fieldbus Maintains Market Leadership 24 Feb 2012 0 comments According to a new ARC report, FOUNDATION fieldbus accounted for nearly three-quarters of the total digital process fieldbus marketplace in 2011.
Mitsubishi Electric to launch Wire-Cut Electrical Discharge Machines 23 Feb 2012 0 comments The new MV series reduces power consumption and use of consumable parts to cut running cost by as much as 42% over Mitsubishi Electric’s existing FA series.
Downer EDI wins electrical and instrumentation contract for Karara project 23 Feb 2012 0 comments The $64 million contract encompasses the E&I works for the 8 million tonnes per annum magnetite concentrator.
Dassault Systemes embarks on 3D Experience strategy 22 Feb 2012 0 comments The 3D Experience platform transforms the way innovators will innovate with consumers by connecting designers, engineers, marketing managers and even consumers, in a new social enterprise.
New electrical energy trade fair in Germany 22 Feb 2012 0 comments The event is billed as the International Trade Fair for Batteries, Energy Storage Devices and Innovative Manufacturing.
Australia's Water Commission promotes desalination of brackish groundwater 22 Feb 2012 0 comments Water authorities considering brackish groundwater desalination as a water supply option can learn from towns and communities that already own and operate desalination plants.
SAP MII solution implemented in Coca-Cola Amatil’s new $57million preform and closure facility 21 Feb 2012 0 comments Plaut designed and built an SAP Manufacturing Intelligence Integration system to enable communications across the various equipment suppliers within Coca-Cola Amatil’s preform and…
ZW3D 2012 coming with extended CAD/CAM capabilities 20 Feb 2012 0 comments The new release promises increased modeling efficiency and advanced CAM operations as well as a new ribbon interface.
Burkert appoints Jeff Allen as manufacturer’s agent In Albury-Wodonga 20 Feb 2012 0 comments Appointment is in response to strong regional growth.
Metso solution increases capacity in wastewater treatment plants 20 Feb 2012 0 comments Metso has developed an online measurement technology with which municipal and industrial wastewater plants are able to improve their performance and reduce the amount of chemicals used in sludge…
MathWorks expands system design capabilities in MATLAB 20 Feb 2012 0 comments New Phased Array System Toolbox includes algorithms and tools for design, simulation and analysis of phased array systems.
Australia holds its first AC Field Measurement training course 17 Feb 2012 0 comments The training is designed to equip their technicians with the required skills to carry out ACFM inspections.
Smart robots raise performance and quality at towbar manufacturer 17 Feb 2012 0 comments Smart robots help one of Australasia’s towbar manufacturers lift performance and create higher quality products in record time.
King Island’s power station transformed for increased renewable energy use 17 Feb 2012 0 comments Logica and Cisco install intelligent network to support power station upgrade in Tasmania.
Government launches $1 billion in funding for manufacturers to improve energy efficiency 17 Feb 2012 0 comments The change to co-contribution requirements makes the grant programs more attractive for small and medium-sized firms.
Report outlines challenges and opportunities in industrial machinery market 16 Feb 2012 0 comments "The Next Industrial Revolution" research paper is all about reaping the benefits of PLM. Download this paper free.
Chemical spill in Newcastle 15 Feb 2012 0 comments Koppers Australia's Mayfield plant in Newcastle has recorded a naphthalene spill.
Conditional approval for Cloudbreak Iron Ore Mine expansion in WA 15 Feb 2012 0 comments The proposal, which will increase the existing open pit strip mining footprint by 8,133 hectares, will also allow ore production to increase to up to 50 million tonnes per annum.
WA's Cape Riche Desalination Plant given conditional approval 15 Feb 2012 0 comments The desalination plant will be located about 5 km west of Cape Riche, with the seawater intake and pump station 500 metres east of Cheyne Inlet.
Cardno BEC secures major Brownfield project with Rio Tinto 13 Feb 2012 0 comments The $22 million project will see Cardno BEC involved in a major upgrade to the electrical and controls system infrastructure at Rio Tinto’s iron ore mines Tom Price, Paraburdoo and Channar.
Water Management: Australia can learn from Las Vegas 13 Feb 2012 0 comments Water supply is like a giant milkshake glass and each demand for water is a straw in the glass. Allowing a limitless number of straws is a recipe for an inevitable water crisis.
Chevron JV to offer contracts worth $12.8 billion to local business 13 Feb 2012 0 comments The project is expected to deliver ongoing service and maintenance opportunities for 30 to 40 years.
Profibus Training 2012: Users to pick locations 10 Feb 2012 0 comments UK trainer Andy Verwer returns to Australia in May 2012 to conduct a series of Certified Profibus Training courses. Where do you want him to go? Cast your vote.
KBR and JKC JV sign EPC contract for Ichthys LNG Project 10 Feb 2012 0 comments The EPC contract is valued at US$15 billion and will deliver one of the world’s largest LNG facilities.
Suppliers demonstrate support for WirelessHART 10 Feb 2012 0 comments Several process automation manufacturers joined the HART Communication Foundation at the recent CIA2011 exhibition to display a range of interoperable WirelessHART products.
Karl Haller joins Phoenix Contact 9 Feb 2012 0 comments He takes on the role of Business Development Manager for the Automation and Process Control business unit.
Maths and science graduates are vital to Australia's future productivity and competitiveness 9 Feb 2012 0 comments Federal Minister for Science and Research says it is vital to improve the public image of studying maths and sciences in order to boost enrolments at university.
NMW "crucial" for state's industry, says NSW Premier 8 Feb 2012 0 comments The higher number of smaller exhibitors or returning exhibitors reflects Australia’s growing capabilities in manufacturing for low volume, high value niche markets.
Siemens to acquire network supplier RuggedCom 8 Feb 2012 0 comments RuggedCom is a provider of robust, industrial-quality Ethernet communication products and network solutions.
Advanced diagnostics embedded in a pressure transmitter can detect integrity issues 7 Feb 2012 0 comments Advanced diagnostics technology enables the user to proactively respond to changes in both the process and electrical loop and prevent future shutdowns.
Galil releases tuning and analysis tool for latest generation of Galil motion controllers 7 Feb 2012 0 comments GalilSuite is a replacement for Galil's prior generation GalilTools software and offers more advanced features and flexibility.
New technology portal for undiscovered inventors and innovators worldwide 7 Feb 2012 0 comments The Isaac Daniel Report will seek out forward trends and report on the future of technology and innovations.
Apprenticeships allow accelerated training 6 Feb 2012 0 comments Challenger Institute of Technology’s new apprenticeships in metals and engineering are giving apprentices the opportunity to save time by accelerating their learning.
MAHLE Industry acquires InnoWa Membrane 3 Feb 2012 0 comments InnoWa Membrane specialises in the development, application, and manufacture of high-performance filter systems based on membrane technology.
Industrial Scientific recalls GasBadge Plus, cites detection fault 3 Feb 2012 0 comments Defect may cause the user to be exposed to noxious gases without being alerted, resulting in poisoning.
Jeff Connolly appointed CEO of Siemens in Australia 3 Feb 2012 0 comments Jeff Connolly succeeds Albert Goller who has resigned after nine years in the position.
Festo's adaptive gripper learns from nature 3 Feb 2012 0 comments Pressure-sensitive food can be handled quickly and reliably due to the Fin Ray effect which is based on the design of the tail fins of fish.
First Solar sets world record for CdTe solar PV efficiency 3 Feb 2012 0 comments The company utilises a continuous manufacturing process which transforms a sheet of glass into a complete solar module in less than 2.5 hours.
Leussink Engineering increases apprentice uptake in Illawarra 2 Feb 2012 0 comments In an antithesis to the generally gloomy forecast for manufacturing in the NSW industrial region of Illawarra, an engineering firm is increasing its 2012 uptake of apprentices.
Faulty valves discovered in Victoria's Wonthaggi desalination plant 2 Feb 2012 0 comments According to a report in Herald Sun, the valves are recording about a 99 per cent failure rate.
Patent research identifies latest innovations in the integration of desalination with renewable energy 2 Feb 2012 0 comments Thermal energy integration with desalination has seen the most patenting activity, accounting for more than 80% of the patent families relating to renewable energy integration with desalination.
ABB to acquire Thomas & Betts for US$3.9 billion 2 Feb 2012 0 comments The complementary combination of Thomas & Betts electrical components and ABB's low voltage protection, control and measurement products would create a broader low voltage portfolio.
