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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. [ + ]
Five common mistakes in industrial temperature monitoring
In industrial production, effective temperature and humidity monitoring is more than just installing sensors. [ + ]
Cyber risk is rising faster than Australian manufacturers can respond
Protecting manufacturing environments requires a multi-layered approach that addresses organisational and technological challenges. [ + ]
Electric actuation: a gamechanger for upstream processes
The electrification of upstream oil and gas processes offers the opportunity to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases while improving efficiency. [ + ]
Seeing with AI: flexible navigation in dynamic environments with Visual SLAM
Automation solutions based on camera vision and AI models overcome the limitations of existing AMR navigation technologies. [ + ]
The US market opportunity Australian engineering firms need right now
Australia is in the midst of an engineering talent crisis, but recuiting graduates from the US could be a way to fill some gaps. [ + ]
2026 Thought Leaders: Jimmy Martin
Jimmy Martin of AMCS Group discusses the use of AI in the waste and recycling industry. [ + ]
Australia must rethink the foundations of industrial automation
In order to compete globally, we need a willingness to rethink the foundations and build automation environments prepared for a future that will not wait. [ + ]
The environmental impact of AI: a help or hindrance for industry?
AI offers powerful tools to improve sustainability in water, waste and energy systems, but its own energy, water and infrastructure demands pose significant environmental trade-offs. [ + ]
Three strategies that will enable IIoT deployment
A tech insider reveals how the food and beverage industry can take small, strategic steps forward to harness the benefits of IIoT. [ + ]
Performance without compromise: enhancing manufacturing quality with single-controller solutions
Most factory automation systems today have mutiple control systems that don't communicate well with each other. [ + ]
Securing industrial networks: three architecture strategies
The goal of industrial cybersecurity is to enhance existing architectures with layered, pragmatic security measures. [ + ]
Magnetic flow meters: Verification and calibration within the process
Magnetic flow meters are often the best solution to measure flows of slurries, sludges and all manner of conductive liquids. [ + ]
From wartime wisdom to smart manufacturing: the power of condition monitoring
The shift from reactive to predictive maintenance is really a cultural transformation empowered by real-time data. [ + ]
