Industry News
Free tool reduces thermowell design time to 15 min
Emerson's Rosemount Thermowell Design Accelerator eliminates one of the largest pain points of temperature process design: manual thermowell iterations. [ + ]
How many jobs do robots really replace?
Research by an MIT economist puts a number on the job costs of automation in the USA. [ + ]
igus joins Profibus User Organisation
Industrial cable and plastics manufacturer igus has announced that it has joined the Profibus User Organisation as a cable specialist. [ + ]
NERA powers energy innovators to combat COVID-19
NERA has committed $227,500 to assist Australian energy innovators fast-track technology and deploy solutions to combat COVID-19. [ + ]
Robotics industry braced to weather the coronavirus storm
After record investment in 2019, the robotics industry will find it more challenging in 2020 due to the global pandemic, according to ABI Research. [ + ]
igus produces headbands for medical face shields
Currently the protection of medical personnel is one of the most important challenges; however, a sufficient amount of safety equipment has been in short supply. [ + ]
Yokogawa releases AI-enabled data logging technologies
Yokogawa Electric Corporation has announced the release of AI-enabled versions of the its SMARTDAC+ data acquisition and control system. [ + ]
Remote valve assistance through augmented reality
Augmented reality technology allows Emerson service technicians to efficiently and effectively repair valve equipment to OEM standards. [ + ]
An intuitive shift towards greater automation
Rockwell's recent 'Rockwell Automation on the Move' event in Auckland allowed its customers to engage with new trends, new technology and each other. [ + ]
One step closer to eco-friendly hydrogen fuel production
Griffith University researchers have announced they are aiming to unlock a catalytic process that will enhance the breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen. [ + ]
36-month guarantee on e-chains now available from igus
Industrial plastics manufacturer igus has announced that it is now providing a 36-month guarantee on its energy chain products. [ + ]
Advanced robotics hub offering help to manufacturers in need
Queensland's Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Hub is offering expertise to help manufacturers meet supply needs during the coronavirus pandemic. [ + ]
Engineers Australia taking a proactive approach to COVID-19
Engineers Australia has announced it will work to support its members, the engineering profession and the broader community in these difficult times. [ + ]
Study finds CSG fracturing has little environmental impact
CSIRO's GISERA examined hydraulic fracturing impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways. [ + ]
Webinar series to assist SMEs in the resources sector
As part of its COVID-19 response initiatives, NERA is offering a series of webinars titled 'From Adversity to Advantage'. [ + ]
