Case Studies
Keeping critical water infrastructure online in the Riverland
Water treatment plants managed by SA Water had aging control systems that were running at capacity and didn't meet the organisation's standards. [ + ]
Combined sleever and cartoner reduces dairy packaging footprint
The intricate merging of two packaging processes created significant savings for a dairy company. [ + ]
Research project improves efficiency in industrial manufacturing
Several Fraunhofer institutes have recently developed a solution that aims to make industrial manufacturing much more efficient through the use of machine learning. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
