Case Studies
Rapid robotics for safety: what a bottle picker can do
How Heineken brings rapid robotics to its production lines, improving operator safety and job satisfaction. [ + ]
Wellhead upgrades help Santos futureproof LNG production
Latest control and automation technologies improve reliability, functionality and help to futureproof LNG production. [ + ]
Campbell’s Australia achieves energy savings with motors
Campbell's Australia was sceptical that new motor technology could deliver big energy savings at a factory in Shepparton. The proof was in the power bill. [ + ]
Controlling aim points for heliostat fields in operation
Researchers in Germany have developed a calibration and control system for heliostat fields that is based on digital image processing. [ + ]
South Australian manufacturer automates electronics assembly
South Australian manufacturer REDARC Electronics has a vision to be a smart factory by 2025. [ + ]
Smart seed packing machine delivers speed and accuracy
Automated seed packing machine improves flexibility and helps to reduce manual handling. [ + ]
Location tracking improves efficiency for fabrication business
UK company Dyer Engineering employed an indoor tracking solution that not only tackles well the SME's challenges but also its budget. [ + ]
Pumping up China's supply of battery materials
China's largest lithium battery materials producer opts for Bredel APEX pumps. [ + ]
Additive manufacturing of multifunctional parts
New technology can 3D print with multiple materials. [ + ]
When one SCADA is better than five
Unified SCADA system replaces fragmented water and wastewater control network. [ + ]
Custom vacuum solution improves pet food pouch unloading
Used to unload pouches of pet food from trays, the machine offers high speed in a small footprint. [ + ]
A collaborative approach to expanding oilfield automation
A major oilfield in the Middle East, already productive for several years, recently underwent a further, significant expansion. [ + ]
VSDs improve refrigeration efficiency at seafood supplier
Significant refrigeration savings were achieved at Aus Asia Foods by changing to VSDs from DOL starting for the refrigeration compressors. [ + ]
Valve upgrades increase efficiency at power station
Ireland's Great Island Power Station needed improvements for its heat recovery steam generator (HRSG) plant to improve efficiency. [ + ]
Modern automation empowers workers with handicaps
Even today, manual workstations are still indispensable, because automation is not always profitable with small batch quantities or complex processes. [ + ]