Articles
Coronavirus and the rise of automation
The coronavirus has thrust human limitations into the spotlight. Will it mark the rise of automation? [ + ]
Know your TCO: a look at medium-voltage VFDs
Medium-voltage VFDs from suppliers with a long history of operating experience with various drive technologies and topologies exhibit a lower TCO. [ + ]
Automation can improve workplace safety but vigilance is still a must
As industries begin to rely more heavily on automation, the general consensus is that new technologies are helping to improve workplace safety. [ + ]
Are we embracing disruption?
Is the call to take advantage of the current disruption and bring manufacturing back to Australia being embraced, or is it just talk? [ + ]
Achieving quick wins in digital transformation
Digital transformation has become a key priority, and while it can't happen overnight, quick wins are still possible. [ + ]
Digital twins: a primer for industrial enterprises — Part 2
Many industrial enterprises are deploying digital twins and reporting significant benefits today. [ + ]
Digital transformation or just control system tuning?
AI will have an important role in improving process performance; however, the first steps should be to appraise the capabilities of existing technology. [ + ]
Digital twins: a primer for industrial enterprises — Part 1
In recent years there has been a great deal of buzz around the concept of digital twins, gaining prominent placement in analyst predictions. [ + ]
New situations require new solutions
The recent societal shutdown has shown that we need to be prepared for potential business interruption — and we already have the technology to help us do just that. [ + ]
Making integration and continuous improvement easier
Enhancing existing controls infrastructure investment with IO-Link technologies. [ + ]
Edge technology: accessing and integrating critical isolated data
The truth behind the hype. [ + ]
How industry will change post-COVID-19
Omron Oceania Engineering Manager Harry Mulder discusses how the coronavirus pandemic will reshape Australian industry going forward. [ + ]
Digital technologies support the future of industrial measurement
Digitalisation is paving the way for highly effective industrial measurement and turning digitally enabled plants into reality. [ + ]
Protecting our critical infrastructure is more important than ever
The recent series of cyber attacks on Australian organisations has highlighted the need to place more focus on the security of our critical infrastructure. [ + ]
Smart manufacturing for increased flexibility
If 2020 has taught us anything so far, it's that we must never be complacent. [ + ]




