Articles
Digitalisation in the aggregates industry — what does it all mean?
Giuseppe Campanelli, VP of Lifecycle Services for Metso, talks about digitalisation and how it can assist in the aggregates industry. [ + ]
The less-is-more approach to robotic cable management
Cable issues have been cited as the number one reason for downtime in robotics cells, so the way in which robot cables are attached and guided is important for robot reliability. [ + ]
Automation: the positive future for mining
Automation is the latest trend in mining with the 'cruise control' setting for many processes now increasingly becoming popular. Many experts say automation is here to stay but as technology continues to evolve, what does this change actually mean to the future of Australian mining? [ + ]
Folded-path gas analysers: making the analyser fit the process
In chemical plants, petrochemical plants and refineries, tunable diode lasers (TDLs) are becoming an increasingly common sight. Their high reliability and low maintenance has made them the gas analyser technology of choice for many companies. However, installation locations and conditions encountered in some processes have limited their application range. [ + ]
An IoT primer: bridging the gap between OT and IT
You've probably heard about the Internet of Things (IoT) or the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), also called Industry 4.0 or the Industrial Internet. But what is it? [ + ]
Overcoming the complexities of tank scheduling
To effectively schedule volumes, process manufacturers need systems designed for the unique needs of their industry. However, many systems are not equipped to manage the challenges of volume scheduling. [ + ]
Functional safety in times of rising cybercriminality
Every production process has inherent risks, and cybercriminality is now one of these risks. To achieve the greatest possible degree of safety and security in production processes, it is important for enterprises in the process industry to implement effective separation of their process control and safety systems. [ + ]
The new industrial revolution: robots are an opportunity, not a threat
If robots and AI are our future, we need to embrace the technology and work out how best to collaborate and make it work for everyone. [ + ]
The digital future began yesterday
At Digitalize 2017 in Sydney, Siemens will explore global and local market trends, and look at the ways in which businesses can create efficiencies in time, energy and resources by harnessing digital technologies that can contribute to higher efficiency. [ + ]
Where are all the fieldbus sites?
Despite industrial process fieldbus technologies being available for more than 20 years, the extent of their deployment in Australia still appears to be surprisingly low. [ + ]
Energy infrastructure demands mission-critical networking
Standard networking methods are acceptable for most SCADA systems, but mission-critical power transmission and distribution system messaging and real-time control demands a zero-loss solution. [ + ]
Recent advances in precision positioning systems
Motion drive and control technologies are advancing rapidly, giving engineers access to an expanding spectrum of options to leverage previously unattainable performance and form factors. [ + ]
The IoT always starts with a sensor
The Internet of Things (IoT) always starts with a sensor; after all, things cannot capture states or carry out actions unless they are fitted with sensors. [ + ]
Functional safety for machine controls
When implementing technical protective measures, each risk reduction measure will be associated with a safety function or combination of safety functions. [ + ]
Five ways integrated automation makes plants safer
Once considered to be a dangerous practice, integrated safety is now becoming accepted for the benefits it offers. [ + ]
