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New events to feature at AOG 2018
The annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition & Conference will showcase the oil and gas industry over three days with Australia's leading exhibition, a free conference program and industry networking opportunities. [ + ]
Quality monitoring in milk processing — Part 1
In modern dairy production, accurate and fast control of each step of the process requires appropriate instrumentation for measuring flow, mass, temperature and pressure. [ + ]
Realising Smart Industry goals
Response times are faster when implementing predictive models in embedded systems, as data does not have to be transmitted over a network and back, and they are deterministic, running on a real-time system. [ + ]
Pressure relief device monitoring: How to detect releases, leaking and fugitive emissions — Part 1
This article outlines how to comply with environmental regulations and detect PRD malfunctions while minimising costs and cutting operating expenses. [ + ]
Top engineering and technology trends for 2018: you need to STEEM forward vigorously
We need to encourage everyone from the time they enter school to think as entrepreneurs, with a strong focus on creativity and business outcomes. [ + ]
Linear guide systems: when to use plastic linear bearings or recirculating ball systems
Choosing between ball bearing guides and plain linear bearings depends greatly on the application requirements of accuracy, speed and working environment. [ + ]
2018 CEO Insights: David Duncan
David Duncan, Managing Director of SICK in Australia and New Zealand, discusses the challlenges presented by the drive to Industry 4.0, and the ways in which sensor vendors must respond to them. [ + ]
Is there a standard for smart manufacturing?
Waiting for smart manufacturing standards to develop before implementing the Industrial Internet of Things into your operations may not be the most productive choice. [ + ]
How manufacturers can respond to the changing landscape and increasing costs
Australian manufacturers face significant challenges in the years to come and need to consider leveraging the latest technologies to increase efficiency, reduce costs and bring new products to market faster and more successfully. [ + ]
2018 CEO Insights: Warwick Bardsley
Warwick Bardsley of Endress+Hauser Australia reflects on the need for Australian manufacturing businesses to be more internationally focused. [ + ]
2018 CEO Insights: Russell Palmer
Russell Palmer of Yokogawa Australia and New Zealand discusses the fast-changing process automation world, and the benefits of providing a supportive environment for young talent to prosper. [ + ]
Australian energy security in a connected world
Politics aside, the future of Australian energy networks is looking exciting, with digitalisation and a greater mix of cheaper energy sources coming online — but we mustn't ignore the elephant in the room: cybersecurity risk. [ + ]
Hitachi predicts Australian mining will be fully autonomous by 2030
Hitachi is predicting that by 2030 Australia's mining industry will be operated almost entirely by autonomous machines, not only for Australia's largest mining companies, but across the entire industry. [ + ]
Change creates opportunities
What do you need to do to capitalise on change and enhance your career opportunities? The answers are in education, innovation, collaboration and networking. [ + ]
Automated field calibration for the oil and gas industry
Calibration is an essential element of any instrumentation maintenance program — but without the right tools, calibration operations can be time-consuming and error-prone. [ + ]
