Case Studies
Converting oilfield gas flares into revenue
Mexican oil company Nuvoil built a gas conditioning plant in just nine months and captured $200,000 per day in lost revenue. [ + ]
Tiny sensor sniffs out toxic ammonia gas
Exposure to high levels of ammonia can lead to chronic lung conditions and irreversible organ damage, but current ammonia sensors are large and expensive. [ + ]
Converting a steel mill to climate-neutral steel production
Producing steel by the direct reduction of iron ore with hydrogen would replace coke as a reducing agent, helping to decarbonise steelmaking. [ + ]
IPCs enhance warehouse automation
A Sydney distribution centre has enhanced its operational efficiency with an innovative system architecture. [ + ]
Energy savings achieved through power monitoring at rubber plant
In response to the drive for carbon neutral manufacturing, Yokohama Rubber is working on energy conservation initiatives. [ + ]
IIoT solution enables water company to leverage data insights
A major Chinese wastewater treatment plant uses Siemens Insights Hub to digitalise operations. [ + ]
Researchers recover heavy metals from biosolids
Engineering researchers in Melbourne have developed a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way to remove heavy metals from biosolids. [ + ]
Greater efficiency with centralised compressed air control
Weidmüller improved its compressed air system performance by integrating the control of five air networks into one control system. [ + ]
Scalable automation solution optimises process at kaolin processing plant
WA Kaolin is implementing Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS as it ramps up production capacity to 400,000 tpa. [ + ]
Compensating for grid fluctuations with bivalent furnaces
Pressure die-casting is one of the most efficient moulding processes but like so many industrial processes, this production method is extremely energy-intensive. [ + ]
Factory-wide visualisation streamlines utility management
Mitsubishi Electric's Nagoya Works is home to over 30 buildings with significant infrastructure built to supply electricity, air and steam throughout the factory. [ + ]
Chemical plant upgrades safety-critical alarms
A chemical plant required upgrades to replace its aging and outdated safety alarm systems. [ + ]
Contract manufacturer uses edge technology to improve product quality
A contract manufacturer of personal care products helps customers fulfil their brand promise with smart vision systems and edge learning technology. [ + ]
Automated threat detection improves OT cybersecurity
An Asian oil and gas company has reduced its attack surface and improved OT security with automated threat and risk detection. [ + ]
Finding the ice cream packing sweet spot
RML Machinery recently partnered with SMC Corporation New Zealand on the design and build of a fully integrated packing line for ice creams. [ + ]