Articles
Why innovation is the key to manufacturing success
Australian manufacturing will have a bright and robust future if we can learn to apply innovation to what we do. [ + ]
Robots and automation — a chance to make things better
It is likely there will be a growing trend towards the adoption of robotic automation as skills and labour shortages increase. [ + ]
IO-Link sensors: where it all went right
IO-Link has enabled more comprehensive sensor communication, enabling sensor condition monitoring, while making set-up and maintenance easier. [ + ]
10 GigE: high speed for your machine vision task
With a GigE Vision compliant interface, 10 GigE cameras are easy to integrate and are ideal for high-resolution, high-throughput applications. [ + ]
2023 Thought Leaders: Russell Palmer
Russell Palmer of Yokogawa Australia discusses industrial autonomy and responding to the global energy and environmental crises. [ + ]
2023 Thought Leaders: Mark Ferguson
Mark Ferguson of Kaishan Australia discusses the labour shortage and the need for energy efficiency. [ + ]
2023 Thought Leaders: Carlos Urbano
Carlos Urbano of Schneider Electric reflects on the current issues of decarbonisation, energy transformation and skills shortages. [ + ]
2023 Thought Leaders: Glen Thornton
Glen Thornton of ifm discusses the risk of not taking advantage of the latest technology. [ + ]
Now is a good time to circle back
Global conditions are forcing Australia to seriously consider its onshore capabilities in order for industry to become more resilient, localised, sustainable and socially responsible. [ + ]
Money down the drain: The high cost of poor flow measurement in activated sludge treatment
Optimising aeration to control dissolved oxygen levels not only improves plant operation, but greatly reduces electrical costs. [ + ]
New challenges, new solutions: the role of process automation in the mining industry
Over the last three years we have seen mounting pressure on the process automation industries and accelerating digital transformation. [ + ]
Seven tips to getting started on the path to digitisation
Many companies have heard about digitisation and believe it could benefit their operations, but may be unsure of where to start. [ + ]
Using industrial standards to overcome the global supply chain crisis
Flexibility in choice of hardware is key to maintaining uptime and profitability in a world impacted by supply chain issues. [ + ]
Augmented reality for a real industrial world
The integration of AR technology into HMIs and the availability of mobile and wearable devices is helping to redefine the approach to running industrial plants. [ + ]
Empowering employees for success in the factory of the future
The integration of new technologies sometimes raises concerns from employees, who may fear they'll be replaced by robots or automation. [ + ]