Case Studies
Ready Foods keeps its cool with viscous cooling solution
A US manufacturer of soups and sauces has cut the time it takes to chill one of its core products by a third with a cooling system from HRS Heat Exchangers. [ + ]
Wireless fieldbus solves robot problem for NZ manufacturer
Communication failures caused by cable faults in a stacker robot were solved with a wireless fieldbus system. [ + ]
Polymer company uses cameras for hazardous process monitoring
The high-performance adhesive DESMOCOLL is synthesised in a continuous process under potentially explosive conditions. [ + ]
New control system boosts production for animal feed specialist
Rabar, a leading supplier and manufacturer of commodities and premixes for the animal feed industry, has improved production by 25% with new automation technology. [ + ]
Automating water management for fracking
Automation reduces costs and improves safety for unconventional natural gas production in the Permian Basin. [ + ]
Robotic welder automates arc welding with no capital investment
Robot welder for hire solves skilled welder shortage issues. [ + ]
Tasmanian distillery combats counterfeiting using IoT
Tasmania's Old Kempton Distillery has used the HID Global IoT platform with AusNFC tags to combat counterfeiting of its whiskies and other liquor products. [ + ]
Dynamic energy management system for SMBs
Researchers have now made it possible to design industrial processes in small and medium-sized businesses to be demand-responsive. [ + ]
Tracking down polluters
Fraunhofer researchers develop technology to bolster wastewater protection efforts. [ + ]
Smart manufacturing in action
The application of e-F@ctory at Mitsubishi Electric's Kani manufacturing facility in Japan has led to a number of beneficial outcomes. [ + ]
Process technology advances syngas production
Leigh Creek Energy uses the latest process control and automation technology for synthetic natural gas (syngas) production. [ + ]
BS Punching Systems integrates IO-Link
Searching for an efficient punching machine solution, BS Punching Systems looked to Balluff's IO-Link to integrate its automated system. [ + ]
Big gains for bucket wheel reclaimers
The Hägglunds CBm 8000 hydraulic motor will drive the bucket wheel of what is said to be the world's largest bucket wheel reclaimer. [ + ]
Getting smart with water quality monitoring
Kempsey Shire Council decided to update its time-consuming water quality monitoring with a smarter 'plug-and-play' solution for its water and wastewater services. [ + ]
Industrial gear units bring conveyor drive systems to life
Smooth-running conveyors and feeders are critical in a variety of industries and for an array of applications — particularly in mining, where potential breakdowns could cost companies significantly. [ + ]
