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AOG bringing the best of the best to Perth in 2015
With more than 620 companies queuing up to participate in this year's annual Australasian Oil & Gas Exhibition and Conference (AOG), the event will be bringing together a host of global specialists to present the latest in new ideas and technology. [ + ]
Perfecting the chocolate sheen on confections
White flecks on sweets with a chocolate glaze are harmless - but aesthetically unappealing. More than just improper storage can diminish the glossy sheen. Researchers have discovered other weak points in the production process. Armed with sophisticated analysis, companies can now protect their products effectively from the undesirable coating. [ + ]
Maintenance for mine profitability
Phased array inspection technologies for draglines and shovels demonstrated at non-destructive testing conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
Maintenance for mine profitability
Phased array inspection technologies for draglines and shovels demonstrated at non-destructive testing conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
Are food, beverage and primary processors literally pouring profit down the drain?
Many food, beverage and primary processors in the Australasian and Asia-Pacific region have traditionally viewed their wastewater primarily as a problem that has to be solved to meet local discharge standards. [ + ]
Health screening for industrial machines
Germany's Industry 4.0 initiative aims to develop industrial machinery with built-in intelligence based on smart self-monitoring functions. Researchers have now come a step closer to the ideal of a self-maintaining machine. [ + ]
Kaeser meets Tatura Milk Industries' stringent benchmarks for air quality
Kaeser Compressors has satisfied Tatura Milk Industries' stringent internal benchmarks for air quality in its food processing operations. [ + ]
Leading process control companies coming together for AOG 2015
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).
[ + ]Wind farm turning big data into smart data
More than 800 sensors strategically positioned on the wind turbines at Australia's newest wind farm will play a key role in ongoing research by Siemens to optimise performance and minimise the need for potentially costly maintenance. [ + ]
Electrostatic motor under development
A prototype electric motor that uses a new principle for transforming electricity into rotary force is being developed at C-Motive Technologies, a company co-founded by UW-Madison assistant professor Dan Ludois. [ + ]
Industrial plant in a small format
The School of Engineering and Architecture at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts chose the Simatic PCS 7 Microbox version as the process control system to clearly present the processes in a new rectification plant to its students.
[ + ]Australian access control system wins global acceptance
AccessPack, from Western Australian company CASWA, uses smart card technology to prevent unauthorised operators from using high-risk or critical equipment. [ + ]
Technology opens up new manufacturing opportunities in Australia
The rise of technologies such as lightweight robots, 3D printing and power computing tools will play an important role in helping the Australian manufacturing industry through one of its most critical junctures. [ + ]
Using electrical control valve actuators on oil and gas separators
Separators are almost always present wherever there are oil and gas production facilities because, depending on the nature of the reservoir, oil, gas and water will be present in varying proportions. [ + ]
Preparing the way to combat the threat of cyberattacks
Process control and automation technologies are increasingly under threat from sophisticated and well-funded criminal groups. Many of these groups use sophisticated techniques to disrupt or sabotage an organisation's operations. [ + ]