The world's leading oil and gas industry process control specialists are coming together in Perth next year for the annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG). [ + ]

In the past we have seen a variety of innovations that have become disruptive technologies. What's changed is that we have a new name for it, and it occurs at a much faster pace today. [ + ]

The next level of industrial evolution is already here. How will you put all the new capabilities to work? [ + ]

Some processes do not require temperature measurement accuracy, and others do. However, you may be unsure whether accuracy is important for your particular application, or whether improving accuracy will make enough of a difference in your process results to justify the cost and effort. [ + ]

The world's most common form of renewable energy production is not solar energy or wind power, but energy generated by burning biomass or biogas. Like coal-fired power generation, the efficiency of the process needs to be monitored, as well as the range of toxic materials that can be released when burning organic materials and other waste. [ + ]

Many oil fields, especially mature ones, can produce high levels of hydrogen sulphide, which is deadly at even low concentrations. As drilling and completions are often in remote locations, getting to the nearest hospital in time to respond to an exposure event could be impossible. It is always crucial to be able to detect the gas as soon as possible when a leak occurs, in even the most challenging conditions. [ + ]

With engineers succeeding in 3D-printing electrical components — such as resistors, inductors and capacitors — they've put the new technology to the test by printing a wireless 'smart cap' for a milk carton that detected signs of spoilage using embedded sensors. [ + ]

Changing vapour phase conditions affect radiation-based continuous level measurement. [ + ]

Digitalisation overlaps into all parts of the economy and transforms the way we do business. But if digitalisation is so important, where does it sit in the business and political agenda? Who needs to drive it? [ + ]

Management at turnkey automation systems providers are always seeking ways to improve production efficiencies on the manufacturing floor. The challenge is to keep up with sales growth and deliver systems on time, while maintaining the same amount of resources. [ + ]

There comes a time when the ends of a conveyor belt must be joined. Whether a first-time installation, replacement or repair, the question is: what methods are available to fasten the two ends, and which one is best for your application. [ + ]

Product quality and the ability to deliver orders on time are the fundamentals to sustaining customer relationships. [ + ]

Revolutionary intelligent bearings technology will underpin the creation of intelligent machines, says SKF. [ + ]

The IoT enables companies to establish an information-enabled business, linking consumer information, distribution, manufacturing and supply chain — allowing manufacturers to become flexible and competitive on a global scale. [ + ]

The oil and gas industry has been relatively quick to establish convergence between operational and business information systems, but this results in the need for better methodologies for countering the threat posed by cyber attacks. [ + ]