Articles
How to extend the life of your motor bearings
While variable speed drives can greatly improve energy efficiency, they can introduce other problems that shorten the life of motor bearings. [ + ]
From Dark Age to Imperial: what Age of Empires teaches us about instrumentation
Ultimately, performance is not defined by the sophistication of technology alone, but by how and when it is deployed. [ + ]
Demystifying zero trust in OT
Implementing zero trust in OT environments requires a holistic approach that unites informed people, rigorous processes and the right technology. [ + ]
Decarbonising compressed air: the 30% rule and the controls that fix it
Why process engineers should look at their compressed air system before their next capital decarbonisation submission. [ + ]
The important role of software engineering in industry
To keep up with increasing complexity, the programming practices used in industry need to be modernised with the latest tools and techniques. [ + ]
AI won’t restart your plant: Why practical skills matter more than ever
AI can be a good sounding-board, but people and their skills are what builds national capability. [ + ]
Calibration explained: principles, processes and modern reporting
Accurate calibration ensures reliable measurements, supports preventive maintenance, and guarantees measurement traceability. [ + ]
Ensuring reliable level measurement in tanks with internal obstructions
High-frequency radar level transmitters with narrow beam angles can reduce the risk of interference in obstructed tanks, but they can't always avoid it. [ + ]
How to centralise remote access: securing all access to your OT systems
Centralising remote access and reducing tool sprawl creates benefits for engineer and system productivity, reduces risk, and adds control and governance. [ + ]
Shining a light on cyber threats hiding on the plant floor
Facilities that treat OT cybersecurity as an operational discipline and not simply an IT function will be best positioned to withstand future OT cyber threats. [ + ]
Is machine monitoring worthwhile?
Choosing the right maintenance strategy depends on balancing cost, system criticality, and the value of early fault detection through condition monitoring. [ + ]
Australia's green metals gambit: the technologies to decarbonise steel
A renewables-driven revolution in mining and metals processing could supercharge Australia's economy, but there are significant challenges. [ + ]
Australian manufacturers should prioritise energy optimisation over net zero
Energy efficiency consultancy DETA Consulting says Australian manufacturers need to fix the energy basics before chasing net zero. [ + ]
Virtual PLCs — a big step forward!
It looks as though the days of PLCs running a single control task, on dedicated hardware, using a proprietary operating system, are numbered. [ + ]
Open Process Automation: how and where to start
Open Process Automation presents a transformative opportunity for enterprises seeking to modernise their industrial process automation systems. [ + ]
