Case Studies
Greater efficiency with centralised compressed air control
Weidmüller improved its compressed air system performance by integrating the control of five air networks into one control system. [ + ]
Scalable automation solution optimises process at kaolin processing plant
WA Kaolin is implementing Rockwell Automation's PlantPAx DCS as it ramps up production capacity to 400,000 tpa. [ + ]
Compensating for grid fluctuations with bivalent furnaces
Pressure die-casting is one of the most efficient moulding processes but like so many industrial processes, this production method is extremely energy-intensive. [ + ]
Factory-wide visualisation streamlines utility management
Mitsubishi Electric's Nagoya Works is home to over 30 buildings with significant infrastructure built to supply electricity, air and steam throughout the factory. [ + ]
Chemical plant upgrades safety-critical alarms
A chemical plant required upgrades to replace its aging and outdated safety alarm systems. [ + ]
Contract manufacturer uses edge technology to improve product quality
A contract manufacturer of personal care products helps customers fulfil their brand promise with smart vision systems and edge learning technology. [ + ]
Automated threat detection improves OT cybersecurity
An Asian oil and gas company has reduced its attack surface and improved OT security with automated threat and risk detection. [ + ]
Finding the ice cream packing sweet spot
RML Machinery recently partnered with SMC Corporation New Zealand on the design and build of a fully integrated packing line for ice creams. [ + ]
Industry 4.0 solution helps meet recycling goals
A PET plastic recycling facility in Albury, NSW, is capable of processing the equivalent of around 1 billion 600 mL PET plastic beverage bottles every year. [ + ]
SCADA and MES connect with SAP in beverage plant
The New Jersey facility of AriZona Beverages produces 60 million cases per year. [ + ]
Treasury Wines creates Australia's largest digital winery
A modern automation infrastructure system is lowering costs and improving quality and safety at Australia's largest winemaking facility. [ + ]
Wireless technology enables AGVs to increase production efficiency
Wireless networking technology is ensuring the reliable operation of AGVs for a Swedish manufacturer of heavy vehicle components. [ + ]
AMRs increase efficiency and improve ergonomics at DENSO
Automotive parts supplier DENSO has seen fast results from deploying six MiR250 robots in its US powertrain component production facility. [ + ]
Collaboration key for development of smart recycling solutions
The collaboration produced an Automatic Redemption Terminal that automates the sorting of containers to a high level of accuracy, while also providing a refund point. [ + ]
Wastewater facility uses AI to meet sustainability goals
Eastern Municipal Water District piloted an AI-enabled control and machine learning to help save energy, reduce costs and improve quality. [ + ]
