Case Studies
Collaboration improves bovine serum albumin yield
A collaboration between Bürkert and Bovogen Biologicals to improve centrifuge control has resulted in improved yield and reduced product loss. [ + ]
New sensor technology helps solve long-standing labelling issues
When Aztro reached out to SICK about line detection issues a client was facing, SICK took the opportunity to introduce a new sensor with capabilities the market had been asking for. [ + ]
Manufacturing COVID-19 rapid diagnostic tests
In an Australian manufacturing success story, Ellume has automated the high-volume production of rapid COVID-19 home tests using the latest technologies. [ + ]
External heating units upgrade wastewater treatment
A new sludge heater supplied by HRS Heat Exchangers has formed part of an upgrade to one of Tasmania's most important wastewater treatment plants. [ + ]
Wastewater treatment plant modernises rain overflow basins
As a part of a modernisation program, a wastewater treatment facility in Germany updated its PLC technology. [ + ]
Automotive parts manufacturer combines IT and Operations
MTM Pty Ltd discovered that for manufacturing success it needed to better capture and visualise its manufacturing data. [ + ]
Dairy heat exchanger meets tight spec for Burra Foods
HRS Heat Exchangers has met a challenging brief to supply a dairy processor with a compact yet efficient heat exchanger to process viscous dairy products. [ + ]
Researchers develop sensors for high-pressure environments
At the moment, industry is lacking in robust sensors that can withstand extremely high temperatures and pressures. [ + ]
Rugged touchscreens enable safe refuelling on remote sites
Banlaw wanted a user interface that could thrive in harsh industrial work environments anywhere in the world, such as remote mines and quarries. [ + ]
Automating cricket ball production
Australian cricket ball manufacturer uses automation with a vision system for efficiency and upskilling. [ + ]
Lights-out robotic machine tending addresses labour issues
A machine shop business has solved labour issues using robotic 3D bin picking and machine tending. [ + ]
Electronic nose on a drone sniffs out wastewater plant odours
Researchers have engineered a portable electronic 'nose' that's almost as sharp as a human nose at sniffing out the odours of wastewater treatment plants. [ + ]
Machine press manufacturer cuts costs by monitoring energy consumption
Aida Engineering Malaysia's challenge began when it was pointed out that the company's six-month energy consumption exceeded 3 million kWh. [ + ]
Artificial intelligence: saving water the smart way
Swedish water utility VA SYD relies on artificial intelligence to more efficiently detect and reduce leaks in water pipes. [ + ]
Environmentally friendly manufacture of battery electrodes
Conventional processes for manufacturing battery electrodes involve mostly toxic solvents and require much space and energy. [ + ]